Band removal

[desertmom 297]

Hi,

Just a few questions.

How long before you can drive a car after just band Removal and how long before you can exercise again?

Thank you

[Becca 108]

I drove about a week after surgery because I had to take my girls to school. My doctor said as long as I wasn't on the prescription pain meds, I could drive when I felt ready. I started walking about two weeks after surgery and then started really "working" out at the gym at six weeks. I still got tired easily, so I had to take it slow at the gym when I first went back. I would plan to take it easy at least the first week when you will need lots of rest.