I work as a residential instructor in a group home for developmentally disabled adults. I am on my feet most of an 8 hour shift. My work includes medicine administration, bathing, feeding, dressing, personal care and laundry as well as paperwork, running errands (driving a company car with residents on board) and much more. I start my liquid protein diet this friday July 15th and am having Lap Band July 29th. I am scheduled to return to work August 8th (after surgery). I have a high pain tolerance but am wondering if I will truly be ready to be back on the 8th. Any advice, comments, concerns would be greatly appreciated. I have read alot of past threads on recovery time.

Recovery time--every one varies. For me three days was all I needed. I had mine done on a Tuesday and by the weekend I was mall walking and taking my puppies out. It really varies though I have not heard of anyone who needed over two weeks.

I had mine done on Wed 6/29, I was back to work after the holiday weekend...7/5

pamstransky I took almost that same amount of time off and coming back was no problem. Only issue was I was a bit tired the first two or three days but I found getting back on my feet was actually good for me. It helped me to heal to "get back out there". I'm glad you're taking that bit more than a week off, it really will make a difference.

It is true that people heal at different speeds but barring anything unforeseen you should do fine.

Congrats on your upcoming surgery!!!!!

Thanks for sharing all your experiences. It is very encouraging and less scary!

two weeks after my surgery I started a horseback riding class. Hefting saddles and tack, cleaning feet... Not light work, but I was fine. I little tired, but fine.

two weeks to return to work should be fine, but everybody heals at a different rate.

Good luck and congrats!