I really need to plan. I won't be able too take too long off of work--mostly because a large part of my income depends on commission. How long will it be before I can go back to work? Will it be very obvious (sp) to my co-workers that I had the surgery?

I'm very worried about what I will tell my coworkers because they will expect me to go out to lunch? Could anyone comment on how to answer questons from people who are not very close friends or family?:help:

Also, can I be alone after the surgery???

Hi Monkey, you should be okay alone after surgery. Just make sure you have all your post surgery supplies like your foods in the house. You will be a little sore to get in and out of bed. As far as being off of work, I had my surgery on a Tuesday and was back the following Monday without a problem. I would say 5-7 days is okay to take time off. Good luck to you. You will love being banded.

Hi Monkey and welcome! Use the search function found on the blue bar in the top 1/3 of the page and you'll find TONS of threads about the return to work question. It seems to be different for everyone, reading through som other threads might give you an idea of what different people have done.

Here is a link to a thread that also has a Poll on it, pretty cool!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/soon-after-surgery-t31539.html?t=31539

Monkey,

I was operatedon the 28th , thought I would be back on march 6th, but winded up going back on the 12th. i have a long drive on a very heavily traveled road, so didn't feel good enough to drive the first week back. But drove this week and I feel great. Each person is different. My case, body turning 45, but my mind thinks I am 20 (LOL). You should have someone there when you first come home from hospital. but next day, you may be fine, depends on how soft your bed is and how low to the ground. Because i had some pain getting in and out it helped to have someone there.

Hi monkey! I was off work for a week. Went back today in fact. Was tired and sore at the end of the day but no significant problems.

Other than my ride home from the hospital I was on my own. Make sure you have everything you need prior to your surgery. and make sure that you have everything you need accessible from standing or sitting level...you won't really be able to bend for a while, and certainly not the first few days. Also, get slip on shoes-tying laces is hard.

Ummm...I slept in a chair for the first couple days which made getting up and down worlds easier. Good luck.