MandaMom23 684 Posted November 3, 2013 My surgeon recommended two weeks, and I'm SO happy he did! There was no way I could have returned to work sooner than that, and I have a desk job. I was uncomfortable going from sitting to standing, and I was just so tired for about a week after. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotButterFly 981 Posted November 3, 2013 I went back to work on November 1st after being banded on the 30th. I bit tired by the afternoon but felt good. This weekend I am relaxing but feeling fine. Knocking on wood right now Did I read right?!! You went back TWO DAYS LATER?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armonet 117 Posted November 3, 2013 Apparently, I'm a wuss! I was off work for 6 weeks!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondegal_ 1,028 Posted November 3, 2013 I think some of it depends on what you actually had done. I had Lapband with plication and a hernia repaired. I needed two full weeks. I couldn't have driven any sooner. Don't compare to other people. Do what you need to do for yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewelsb1234 4 Posted November 3, 2013 Did I read right?!! You went back TWO DAYS LATER?? Yep.. I went back to work two days later. I was actually feeling very well but I always experienced a quick recovery when I have had procedures. I had my surgery on a weds so I figured I could power through one day. I want to keep the banding private and wanted to only take a couple of days off. I fully intended to stay home longer if I did not feel well but I was fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewelsb1234 4 Posted November 3, 2013 I think some of it depends on what you actually had done. I had Lapband with plication and a hernia repaired. I needed two full weeks. I couldn't have driven any sooner. Don't compare to other people. Do what you need to do for yourself. I agree, do not compare yourself to others. I have always recovered fast in the past and did not have any complications. Everyone is different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandyM 1,956 Posted November 3, 2013 Everyone recovers differently. I had hernia repair with plication and band on Friday and was at work I'm Monday. I could have used one or two more days. I'm a home health nurse so I drive all of the time and I think that's what made it so hard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razzle 5 Posted November 3, 2013 Hi all I was banded on 30/09/13 and had 3 weeks off. First week hard but if I'm honest I could have gone back second week but mentally I wanted to prepare. Listen to your body, don't do anything too strenuous for a few weeks 6 wks for proper work outs my gp advised me. Don't worry and self care whenever you can. First week I sat up to sleep in the nights..... I've had my first fill and things are looking up... Keep Focused ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
