I'm getting concerned about down time! I have 2 kids at home who cant drive but are very active in sports ect, my husband works, and my parents live out of town. I know its different for everyone but on the average, how bad is it and how long is the recovery time till you can get around a little bit?

Hi Tracy,

You and I are in very similar situations. I have two children at home, ages 2 and 5. I moved out of state last year and have no family in the area. (Don't know many people yet, as far as that goes.) My husband has a fairly new job and doesn't have the ability to take much time off.

I was banded on May 21. The first few days were rough and I did need some support. After about day 3 or 4 I was fine. Yes, still some pain, but nothing I couldn't handle. I wasn't my old self yet, but able to get up to the kitchen and make a sandwich for the kids or pour them a bowl of Cereal. They spent a lot of time the first week and a half watching TV, but we got through it. Now a week and a half since surgery I am fine. I am still a little sore around my port, but nothing that would keep me from driving or doing my other daily activities.

Good luck to you.

Thanks so much! I could use a few days off lol but a few weeks...no way! We're self employed and I'm the one who takes care of the paper end of it! But I guess I am in a better position than you are. My kids are 16 and 14 so they can do for theirselves and for me my concern is their games and practices and my work. Hopefully I wont be down for too long!

I was able to drive the night I got out of the hospital (next day)It wasn't comfortable... but, I could do it. If your only concern is getting them around, you'll be able to do it. BUT, you'll need to rest inbetween.

I was able to drive the night I got out of the hospital (next day)It wasn't comfortable... but, I could do it. If your only concern is getting them around, you'll be able to do it. BUT, you'll need to rest inbetween.

Thats good to hear! Thanks!! Now hopefully I wont have any complications!