For those who have been banded...How much time was needed to be off work???? 1week, 2weeks???? I am waiting on Insurance approval, I was just wondering around how much time I will need to schedule to be off...Thanks Gigi:confused2:

Hi,

I was banded on May 12th. and today is my first day off work. I'm feeling okay a wee bit of pain, but other than that I feel great. Only 2-3 of my co-workers knows about it.

Some people could go back within 2-3 days after the surgery. Kudos to them. I'm glad I took a week off though.

I took a week off. I was band on a Tuesay of one week and went back to work the Tuesday of the following week. I had a great recovery. Nothing out of the ordinary occurred. Everything went well.

I wish you much success.

I took a week off but could have returned sooner if my doc had allowed me to drive. He insists no driving for a week to 10 days. Saw him today for my first post op visit and am doing great. (banded 5-7). Loss of 8 pounds YIPPEE

I took a week off. There's one women in my support group who went back to work the next day (she said she didn't have a choice). This surgery was pretty mild compared to some of the other surgeries I've had. I'm 3 months out now and loving it!

I was banded on a Wednesday and was fine to return to work the following Monday ( I didn't because I had vacation time to use or lose). I have had a wonderful experience and it just keeps getting better with each pound and inch I lose - I hope you're as lucky. One thing that I can suggest is to follow the rules/advice your doctor and nutritionist give you.

Good luck!:confused_smile:

I just had the surgery on Friday morning (5/16/08)...and I am at work as we speak...Monday.....(5/19/08)...and I am fine...

had it done fri. the 16th, back to work on mon. the 19th..

I took a week off. My doctor also wont let you drive for 7 days.

My surgery was on a Thursday and I went back to work on the following Wednesday.

WOW...I guess I am a big baby. I am a kindergarten teacher and I had slews of sick time so I originally asked for two weeks off, but was still feeling tired last week and still sleeping a lot so took three more days this week. The nurse at my school told me to take the rest of the week and even next week if I need it. don't intend to..I feel great right now just tired...also my little ones like to run up and throw themselves around you so I was a teensy bit worried about the port til it was fully healed.

Cindi

My surgery was May 13th and today (May 19th) is my first day back to work. I'm feeling good, although I will probably go home at lunchtime as my incisions are rubbing against the desk and that is causing some pain.

I have high BP and diabetes and my meds are getting adjusted so I'm not going to play around with dizziness, fatigue, etc. When my body feels like resting, I'm going to let it.

But I found a week enough time to recover. I'm thrilled with my choice for lapband. I've lost 11 lbs since surgery. I can see the weight loss in my face, hands, legs, stomach. It's amazing. My husband can't get over it. I'm so excited for this journey.

Way to go. Sounds like you are doing great. I am not banded yet and have to wait until March next year. This was an inspiration to me. Keep us informed of your progress :confused_smile:

I had surgery on Thursday, the 15th and I'm taking all this week off. If I really had to I could have been back at work today but since I have the time off coming to me, I took it. I have a habit of rushing things, and I just decided I was going to take my time with this. I'm glad I did.... I went outside this morning to clean up my deck and pull some weeds, and it wore me out.

I had my surgery on a Friday and returned back to work the following Monday. I felt fine, however I was just a wee bit sore, not much.

I had six days off. I work from home, so it was not difficult. However, if I worked in an office setting, I think I would have liked to have a few more days off.

My surgery was on 4/30 and I'm just now feeling like I'm nearing 100% in terms of energy.

I took 2 weeks off and go in for my post op on Wed. I'm going to ask for another week. I'm doing pretty good, but my energy level is down and I'm sleeping a lot. Since I have the time, I'm going to use it to have the best recovery possible. My port incision still hurts me too.