I'm a teacher and was hoping to be banded this summer but now it looks like it will be after school starts back. I can't really afford to take off during the 1st few months of school so my question is how long does it take to get up and moving and returning 2 work?

I was banded on a Tuesday and returned the following Monday. You can go back sooner but the most difficult part is staying on the liquid phase diet. I would think if you take a week you should be okay. Especially if you are on your feet all day. Good luck.

hello,

I was banded on tuesday and returned to work on thursday. My doctor said it was ok as long as I took it easy. I felt a bit tired and a little week,but overall I think it helped my healing process to get up and move. Check with you doctor first to see what he thinks. Good luck to you!!

I was banded on June 4th and probably wouldn't have been comfortable returning to work until a solid 10 days. I just think it depends on the individual. Good luck!

I was banded on Friday and I could have gone back to work the following week, but I was pretty sore...so I just took some extra days...