Banded on 10/24. I has my son take me to my job to drop something off. I still have the stuck feeling and uncomfortable sitting straight up or laying flat so I didn't drive. I don't know how I was expected to return to work in 5 to 7 days. That was false. I was nauseated in the car with him. I couldn't get out the car because of how I was feeling. Not trying to be negative but my expectations were bamboozled. At least Drinks are going down.

I went back to work on November 1st after being banded on the 30th. I bit tired by the afternoon but felt good. This weekend I am relaxing but feeling fine. Knocking on wood right now

Did I read right?!! You went back TWO DAYS LATER??

Apparently, I'm a wuss! I was off work for 6 weeks!!!

I think some of it depends on what you actually had done. I had Lapband with plication and a hernia repaired. I needed two full weeks. I couldn't have driven any sooner.

Don't compare to other people. Do what you need to do for yourself.

Did I read right?!! You went back TWO DAYS LATER??

Yep.. I went back to work two days later. I was actually feeling very well but I always experienced a quick recovery when I have had procedures. I had my surgery on a weds so I figured I could power through one day. I want to keep the banding private and wanted to only take a couple of days off. I fully intended to stay home longer if I did not feel well but I was fine.

I think some of it depends on what you actually had done. I had Lapband with plication and a hernia repaired. I needed two full weeks. I couldn't have driven any sooner. Don't compare to other people. Do what you need to do for yourself.

I agree, do not compare yourself to others. I have always recovered fast in the past and did not have any complications. Everyone is different.

Everyone recovers differently. I had hernia repair with plication and band on Friday and was at work I'm Monday. I could have used one or two more days. I'm a home health nurse so I drive all of the time and I think that's what made it so hard

Hi all I was banded on 30/09/13 and had 3 weeks off. First week hard but if I'm honest I could have gone back second week but mentally I wanted to prepare. Listen to your body, don't do anything too strenuous for a few weeks 6 wks for proper work outs my gp advised me. Don't worry and self care whenever you can. First week I sat up to sleep in the nights..... I've had my first fill and things are looking up... Keep

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