:confused:My surgery is on Feb 14, 2008 (yes!!!!) but I don't know how long I'll have to take off. It is on a Wed. Trying to determine how much time I'll need to take off. It will be inpatient as I have BCBS of AZ and apparently that's they're policy. Can I have input from those of you who have already had it? Thanks much!

I was also banded on Dec. 7 returned back to work dec.15 but I was so ready to get out the house by day 5

I had my surgery on a tuesday, went back to work the next monday. Did fine all except have been tired easily since the surgery. I used to stay up late and watch t.v. Now, by 9:00 I am WORN OUT. Looking forward to my week of vacation next week!!!

Thanks very much for your input. I'm thinking of returning Monday or tuesday, but the nice thing is with FLMA I can take 4 weeks off if I want (provided I can afford not to be paid for that time). I had a c-section with my son, an ovary removed and tonsils out (as a kid). This almost sounds a little easier!

This would probally rate like a tonsil removed then but little more pain... lol

These wounds are so small and dont take long to heal, after couple days.. for me the port area only area that hurt and by holding area it felt alot better when it hurt.

anyways good luck with surgery