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To all that has had the surgery already, what was your turnaround for going back to work?

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I had my surgery on a Tuesday and returned to work the following Monday. If you are able to take more time do it. It was hard returning to work while still on liquids and learning a new eating routine.

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I was banded on the 26th of June and am scheduled to return to work on the 11th of July. Honestly, I'm glad I'm taking 2 whole weeks off. Though I have a desk job, I simply can't imagine returning to work just after a week. It took 8 days to finally shake off the gas pain and am now dealing with surgical incision pain (and possibly mild infection...my surgeon did put me on antibiotics to be on the safe side).

Everyone is different thus recovery time will vary from person to person. I do, however, recommend taking 2 weeks off if you have the vacation/sick time to cover it or short term disability (FMLA leave). It's always a good idea to err on the safe side of things.

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Depends on what you do, I had mine on Tuesday and went back on Friday. Would have liked to wait until Monday but I didn't tell anyone about it so didnt have a choice.

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Banded on a Tuesday and went back to work on Monday. It wasn't too bad, but I was tired a little.

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I took a total of 8 days and was glad I did.

If you are able to take extra days, I would. Just to rest/pamper yourself.

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I work Sunday to Thursday. My surgery was on Friday, took off Sunday, was back to work Monday afternoon. (I work nights)

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Mine was on a Thursday returned to work Monday. Was a little hard leaning over people cleaning their teeth with my pain at port site but did ok otherwise.

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I had surgery on a Tuesday, 2 days before Thanksgiving and went back to work on Monday.

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Take at least two weeks! My doctor wanted me to take 6. But after reading other people I decided two was enough. But after being post op 3 days I feel like I want to whole 6 weeks ....LOL

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3 weeks for me!!

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I had my surgery on a friday and flew 6hrs on sunday to return to work on monday..it was not that bad, if you can take off an extra couple of days try to, just to relax, but if you cant, you should be fine..good luck, best choice ever!!!!!

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I had mine on tues and went back next Monday and felt fine. I have a desk job though.

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