Scheduled my surgery for November 14th! Is there anything that I should know that my doctor won't tell me? He told me I should be ok to go back to school and work after 5 days.

I was told to book 2 weeks off work - suppose everyone is different. Good luck for the 14th.

I was told a week would be enough but needed 10 days my incisions took longer to heal. It depends on your job. Good luck

I was told a week but two weeks is what I ended up taking after my surgery. Good luck to you.

Congratulations -- I am a November Bandster's, too. Can't wait to get it over with and start this new chapter in my life! Best wishes to you. It's going to feel so good to lose the weight. I know it may take some time but I will get there.

How exciting!!! I was banded October 4th and I am feeling great!!!! I went back after 10 days and wished I could have stayed home a little longer. I had swelling under the port with caused swelling and some pain when I would take a deep breath and when I would turn wrong. I was told to put a heating pad on it for awhile, which made it feel better. Make sure if you go to sneeze or cough to hold on tight to the port site, otherwise it feels like it is getting ripped out. I learned from experience. After about a week of being very careful and using a heating pad a little bit here and there, it feels 100% better. Just don't rush the healing process!! Good luck with your journey.