Recovery time?

[RitaRIver 3]

Hello all!

I'm in the beginning stages of getting lap band. We haven't set a date yet but I'm hoping I could get my surgery by the end of the year. I'm suppose to be moving about 2 hours away from my family to go to university for Spring 2015 semester (January 7). I was wondering what the recovery time is for it and how soon I could get back to school without complications. My campus is pretty huge, I would be walking about 3 to 4 miles everyday to school. Do you think it's wise to wait for the surgery? Or will I be able to manage a new environment and lap band?

Thanks!

[2muchfun 8,927]

I was up and working part time the next day but I think most folks take about 3-7 days to recuperate. Walking 3-4 miles may be a stretch though. I'd want to be about 2-3 weeks out before I pushed that hard.

[friendly5 56]

I had surgery on a Wednesday... I was back teaching my kindergarten class on Monday. Listen to your body! Everyone is so different.

[loser2014 73]

I had surgery this past Wednesday. Today is Saturday and I'm still having a fair amount of pain at the port site. I'm also super low energy from being on the low calorie liquid diet now for about two weeks.

To be safe, I would allow yourself at least a week after surgery before doing anything exhausting. Two weeks in my opinion would be preferable.

Best of luck to you.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

That seems like a fast pre op protocol. I had my first appointment with my surgeon in September and had my surgery in March. Lots of hoops to jump through. Good luck though. I went back to work four days after surgery.

[Jendkopp 62]

I would say you need at least a week, perhaps up to 2 weeks.