How much time off work have you guys had to miss on average? I need to know how much time I will be off so I can schedule correctly.

thanks in advance

Diana,

I had my surgery on Tuesday, May 22 and went back to work the following Tuesday. By that point I wasn't really in pain, just discomfort. In retrospect, 2 more days would have been helpful if only to deal with the fatigue.

When is your date?

Best of luck,

Margaret

I'm not even scheduled yet, I'm really just in the "thinking about it" stage.

I'm 53 and wondering how I will bounce back, will I really like to eat nothing but mush. I also have a lot of anxieties about screwing up what it essentially good health so far.

I don't even know if it would be covered, in which case I couldn't do it.

Thanks for your reply.

Diana,

How long have you been overweight? If you are like many of us here, it's been a lifelong struggle. I weighed 285 lbs when I began this journey and each day I lose a bit more. It has been the best thing I have ever done for myself! Like you, I was is pretty good health, but I knew that all the illnesses associated with obesity were in my future as the weight kept adding up.

Because you are in relatively good health, you will bounce back from surgery just fine. And the mushy stage doesn't last too long. Then it's on to soft foods and then back to solids. It's really a short time of adjustment for the reward of the rest of your life without the extra weight.

Remember the lapband is not a miracle cure, merely a powerful tool to help those who are motivated to change their life. You need to be ready - physically, emotionally and intellectually - for the changes that will occur.

If you haven't yet attended a seminar, you will find it useful. You will hear the pros and cons of lapband and be able to make a more informed decision. You can also check with your insurance company to see if it's covered (more companies cover it than ever before!).

I know that I made the right choice for my life, and thanks to the folks on this site who have given me support, advice and a kick in the butt when I've needed it, I am getting back to living my life instead of observing it! Only you know what is best for your life situation, and I wish you all the best no matter what you decide.

Keep me posted.

Margaret

I thought that I would only need a week. I was wrong. The pain may be gone but the fatigue is there and even though I sit in a chair all day I would not have been able to do it. Im just going back almost 3 weeks later. My advise would be to take atleast 2 weeks just in case. If you feel ready you could go back sooner and than if not your already covered.

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I'm 25 so it might be different because I'm much younger, however I had surgery on a Monday, and was back at work on Thursday. I was still feeling a little bit of discomfort, but I'm in sales and sit in an office mostly, so it was no problem. Good luck!

How much time off work have you guys had to miss on average? I need to know how much time I will be off so I can schedule correctly.

thanks in advance

My surgery was on a Tuesday and I was back to work the following Monday. I would say 5-7 days will do. Good luck.