It will be good for you to be up and moving but I think at least 3 days is good for the band. I took a week . I was up and around in two days at the mall, & the fair for the week I was out, but I was beat and ready for my pain meds when I got home. Take your protien shakes, water, SF jello, broth, and vitamins with you and some tylenol so that you will be able to function comfortably. Good Luck!