How long does a fill take? Were you able to go back to work the day or the day after?

I ask because I'm using my week vacation to get banded. I want to go back to work within the week time frame (I sit at a desk all day) because I have no sick days or personal days so anytime off work after my banding will be unpaid.

Thank you.

I had my first fill last Tues. and felt fine. I would think you will be able to return to work.

About 5 min.s and then I just go about my regular business. About like getting your blood taken.

Awesome. Thank you both.

My doctor does fills at the hospital,so I have to go through the outpatitent processing,then down to the x-ray dept. The fill(adjustment) takes less than 10 min. I am free to go about regular activities, liquid only on the day of fill, mushies the day after, then back to regular foods.

Banded 22 Mar 07

Dr.Darin Minkin

Des Peres Hospital

St.Loiuis,Mo.

307/248/190ish

I'M WITH THE BAND

Every experience is different I'm sure. The fill itself takes less than 15 minutes. However..... at my docs office I end up waiting around for at least an hour to see him.. :phanvan I always go late in the afternoon and by then he is a bit behind (to say the least). I'm sure if you tell them your situation they would do anything possible to move you along.

Aside from being back on mushies for 48 hours, I can return to all my normal activities.

A fill only takes a few minutes. It depends on if your surgeon is running on time or not. I would give yourself 30-60 minutes for a fill. Mine usually only takes 15 if he is running on time. Good luck.