My surgeon never really indicated how long to expect to be out of work following lap band surgery. He said most patients feel better 3-5 days post-op. I had planned on a week, but they also repaired a hiatal hernia. It's been 5 days today, and I am still full of painful gas and some discomfort in the hernia and port site. So I was curious how much time other bandsters took off work?

I had my surgery on a Saturday afternoon and went back to work on Monday. Though it was a bit uncomfortable with, I survived.

I had surgery last Wednesday the 14th and also had a hernia repair and came back to work on Monday. I work in accounting/finance so I am at a desk a majority of the day.

I also have to commute with two kids one of them still in a carseat so I think I overdid it just a little...but it wasn't bad. If you dont have to tote little one around I think it makes a big diff!

It depends on the type of job you have. I took off a week because I didn't know what to expect. I'm glad I did.