I am trying to decide how much time I need to take off from work after surgery. My date (I can't believe I finally have one!) is May 12th, a Monday. I work in a classroom, so it isn't a physical job. What do you 40 year olds suggest? Looking to hear advice from y'all who have been there and done it already! Thanks!

Its interesting to see how much time everyone took off and why. Everyone and their needs are different so I think when having surgery you have to judge for yourself. I took three days, have a desk job but supervised several people and on my feet alot which was good for me. If I just sat there it would have been worse I think. But I was up and moving quickly and did not have any major problems. sore from the hernia surgery more than the band I think. They did some esophagus repair at the same time and that was more of the irritant.