I go for my EGD on Monday 4/7 then on 4/11 I get my lap band, I am getting nervous. I started my pre-op diet on 3/24 weighed in@ 228, I promised my self I would only weigh on Fridays so I weighed 3/28 and weighed 222, I am feeling nervous about weighing myself this Friday cause I don't feel like I have lost any weight, also I am worried that I will nit be able to be back at work on Monday following lap band, the nurse told me I will be able to.

Hi there! I'm a new bander. Banded on 3/26. One week ago Wednesday. Not to discourage, but I was told I'd be ready to return to work within 3-4 days even with a slight hernia repair. That was not so. It took me a full week to even be able to function. I came back tonight to work, and right now is almost end of shift. And I have to be honest, I'm next to miserable. But! Things are different for different people. Just wanted to give you the heads up that I never got so you can prepare adequately. I wish you the best of luck and a super speedy recovery!

-jfc

Thank You, that is exactly what I was thinking

Everybody's different. I did return to work Monday after a surgery Thursday. I'm now three weeks post-op. I was instructed to get on the treadmill daily starting one day after surgery. It did help. I have a desk job but get up and walk around every hour or so. My surgery was outpatient. Good luck!