How long were you off work?

[NikkiRT 265]

Just wondering on average how long people that are post-op were off work for lapband. Thanks!!!

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[Dancing Fool 29]

I had my surgery on a Wednesday and went back to work the next Monday. (I have a desk job).

[NikkiRT 265]

Wow that's fast. Wondering if most people go back that soon

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[jea(n__n)ette 98]

I am post-op day 12 and the pain at the port site got worse since last week. The surgeon recommended 2 weeks off, despite me reminding him that my job requires lifting 150 pounds and pushing 300 pounds. I'm glad I got 4 weeks off & hope I recover in time. It still hurts to sit up or bend down, and I can barely hit 500 on my incentive spirometer.

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[OSUljob 2]

I had surgery on 4/25 and today was my first day back. So, I took 5 days off. I did work from home todaybc my belt rubs against the port incision and another when I sit, so I'm going to work in my gym shorts this week.

[deedleblay 29]

I had mine on a Wednesday and was back to school Monday (I teach 2nd grade). I only had 3 days to work and then it was winter break. Basically I got through it but I was hurting. The worst was sitting down and I had to sit for the Christmas concert. I had warned the kids they had to give gentle hugs, but I was really parnoid about getting bumped in the stomach. I feel like I should have taken those three days off.

[Jinean 10]

I went back on my 3rd day post op. I didn't really have any pain.

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[kah1213 311]

I had surgery on a Tuesday and went back to work Monday (desk job).

[AmyR 38]

I had surgery on Thursday and went back to work on Monday. I have a desk job and wore elastic waist paints for a few days.
Best wishes!

[NikkiRT 265]

Thank you for all the replies!!! I love having the support of this group!!

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[ang1129 16]

Surgery on Thursday back to work Monday. I didn't have any pain tho. Never needed pain meds

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[Levita 50]

Sleeved on april ,20th... got 4 weeks off

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[NikkiRT 265]

Levita that's good to hear! You need time to recover! I'm thinking 2 weeks for the band.

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