getting banded on 11/4 and wanted some input as far as how long everyone was off work. I don't have a strenous job and was hoping to be back in within 3 days for a few hours:thumbup:

I took 2 weeks off. There was no way I could return to work only a few days post op. I couldn't even put my jeans on for a few weeks after surgery. My stomach was so bloated! My port site incision is still a bit sore (though it has healed great). Bending from the waist is way way better than the first few weeks but I can still get a twinge of discomfort now and then when I bend. I guess everyone is different and has different needs but I was fortunate to have the vacation/sick time available to me to take the time off that I needed.