Hello there..i am still doing my research. I am very heavily considering the lapband. The more i read your stories and see th success pictures the more motivated i become. I have been overweight most of my life. Time to make a better life decision. What is the avg down time? Im starting a new job n wnt to get an idea.

i ended up taking 8 days off

i work in a desk job. its major surgery but each person is different and will

have different reactions to the surgery etc. all the best to you on this wonderful journey you are starting

I took two weeks off but probably could have gone back in one;)

I was just banded last Monday and I am back to work ( although from home) today. The first week was tough but I feel great today. Just a little tired.

I had surgery on Nov 27th and was back at work on the 29th. I do have mainly a desk job though. I'm an infusion nurse coordinator. It was a little tough but I made it through! I took half of the dose of pain med I am allotted once during the day and found a quiet resting place during my 30 min lunch break. Main issue was feeling tired and some pain. Hope this helps!

I'm having my surgery on a Wednesday (Jan 30) and doc said I could be back to work the following Monday. I work from home and at a desk job, but I'm wondering if 4 days really sounds like enough time...

I would plan for at least a week. I felt like i could go back to work on week 8, albeit still very tired. My dr. told me no less than 2 weeks off though. Good luck to you!

My doctor said at least a week, but he would give me up to 6 weeks if I want it. Thinking I'll go for the 6 weeks! LOL

I was banded on a thursday. I returned to my desk job on Tuesday for a 1/2 day. Same for Wednesday. Back full time on Thursday.,

I was banded on a Wed and return to work in the next Tuesday. No problem.