After lap band surgery, how long until you were able to go back to work? Drive?

Thanks.

A coworker of my wife was back in 2 weeks. That is what I am hoping for.

Thanks for the reply. My surgeon has said that if it's done on Friday, I should be back to work by Monday. Since I've started a new job, I'm hoping this is the case. But, the more threads I read, this seems unlikely. I'm a social worker and can't miss much work.

I had surgery on Tuesday 10/28 and was back to work on Monday 11/3. I probably could have gone back on Friday, but since I had the time off, I just relaxed at home.

I was banded on a wednesday afternoon. I pretty much slept thursday and friday. then on saturday sunday I decided no more pain meds and stayed up I kinda went back to work monday as I work for myself i do have flexibilty and have been more part timing it this week. I recommend getting liq tylenol just in case you have pain walmart here had it adult form on the shelf. I dont think the pain was bad for me I was just tired so could work if had to.

I was banded on a Monday morning and I drove to and worked Thursday. My commute is 50 minutes one way. I ended up taking Friday off and come Monday I felt pretty darn good. It helps to know that I sit at a desk all day.

I also never took any pain meds whatsoever. I also ate a soft scrambled egg Thursday morning.

I guess I'm different in that I am hoping for the full two weeks. My wife was off 4 weeks with the bypass. Part of my recent problem is this is the first time I've had a job that confines me to my desk, but its a very stresfull one. We have lots of turnover, and every experienced employee is extra valuable right now, they will welcome me back after the two weeks, and I could use the rest even without the surgery.

Hey there.. I was banded on June 20, 2008 and my plan was to go to work on the 23 yeah right! I ended up taking the entire week off.. I had alot of trouble with gas pain.

I was back to work after three days .I was banded on friday and back to work on monday.I also drove on the sunday when i got off the plane .I dont have any lifting to do in my job so thats why i went back so soon.

wow I'm a baby I was banded oct 21 and I'm just going back to work this upcoming Monday . My surgeon recomends 2-3 week I was gonna go back the 3 rd but I'm beyond tired I need 2 naps a day and I still go to bed by 10

I am being banded on a Friday and plan to return to work on the following Wednesday.

I am being banded Friday 11-7 and I plan on going back to work on Wednesday the 12th...I hope all goes as planned..

I was banded on Friday Oct 17th and was back working on Monday the 20th. No problems at all. I was a little more tired than usual but it was not that bad.

Im an RN and scheduled to work Dec 25th, the job isnt very happy if im going to be off then, Im getting banded Dec 15th do you think I should be ok for work then. MD will give up to 3 weeks off if needed but its hard when you have a holiday componant to work and elective surgeries are frowned on around those times.

Im an RN and scheduled to work Dec 25th, the job isnt very happy if im going to be off then, Im getting banded Dec 15th do you think I should be ok for work then. MD will give up to 3 weeks off if needed but its hard when you have a holiday componant to work and elective surgeries are frowned on around those times.

I suspect it depends on how much time you'll spend on your feet and how much you have to hustle. After 10 days, from what I recall, I felt pretty good but I also only walk about 200 yards a day--total. I'm not certain if I could have hustled on my feet for an 8 or 10 or 12 hour shift. Of course, I'm assuming it will be an orthoscopic procedure. My surgeon and I discussed the possibility of him having to open me up and we agreed that if, for whatever reason, he couldn't complete it orthoscopically then he wouldn't open me up. I'm fairly instrumental at my place of employment and I could not have taken 2 or 3 or 4 weeks off. As it turns out, everything went fine.

At least one week is suggested. Thats what I took. Dont push it. My doc said if the work you do is physical, u should take two weeks.