how soon can you go back to work after the lapband?

I have read that some people go back to work in just a couple of days, while some wait a couple of weeks. I think it actually is an individual thing depending a lot on the physical requirements of your job and personal tolerance for pain. Since this procedure is not as invasive as RNY, the recovery period is not nearly as long. Good luck!

i waited a week but could have gone back after 4 days.

I am a mail carrier and I went back one week I was okay not to sore

Hi, I was banded on 3/25, back to work in a week, no problem.

I am taking 4/23- 5/2 off ... However, my boss is on notice that I might return sooner if I feel better earlier. They don't know what surgery I am having just put that it was a 'medical procedure' :frown:

I had my surgery on a Wed and went back to work on Monday.