Question:
how long are you out of work with lap band surgery if no complications

   — deestew3835 (posted on December 28, 2006)

December 28, 2006
I was admited at 5:30 am and was home by 3pm that same day. I took 1 week off but if really had I could gone back to work a couple of days later.
   — leekenny

December 28, 2006
I had surgery 3 hours away, so, I stayed the night in the hospital. I had surgery on Friday and becuse I was on Pain meds, I did not go back until Wednesday. I had no complications, just a long drive. It all depsends on you pain tolerance. Good Luck!
   — Marie B.

December 28, 2006
Delores, I think it varies and depend on how well you get up and move around after the surgery. You went back to work quick. I'm going to be out at least 4 weeks.
   — the7thdean

December 28, 2006
Delores, I has Lap-Band on Friday Dec 15th. I spent the night in the hospital (better meds there than at home!). I probably could have returned to work by late the following week, but due to the holiday I have two weeks off. I am enjoying a slower recovery and not doing too much each day. I also have a 100+ mile round trip commute to work, so I think that would have been a bit much everyday. I am two weeks out today and I feel WONDERFUL, still not a 100% but don't have any pain. Lost 20 pounds too so that is so worth it! Best of luck. Christina S
   — ChristinaS

December 29, 2006
Delores, First of all, good luck to you on your upcoming surgery. In answer to your question, my physician requires that you stay off from work for a minimum of 2 weeks if there are no complications from the LapBand. I had my surgery on 12/5 and went back to work on 12/20. I was very sore for about the first week but I think 2 weeks was an adequate amount of time. Hope this helps! Mary
   — mec566

December 29, 2006
I stayed overnight (barix clinics want you to) and went home the next day, which was a friday. I went back to work on Wed of that next week. I could have gone back on tuesday but we had snow and I wanted to play it safe. It also depends on what kind of work you do. I am 10 months out and have lost 62 pounds or %57 of my excess body weight. Good luck and best wishes. Phyllis
   — phyllisE

December 30, 2006
i had surgery on Friday at 8:00, home by 5:00 the same day..I stayed in and rested all day Sat, Sun and Mon, went to work 1/2 day Tues, 1/2 Wed back to regular schedule after..just no lifting or climbing stairs....i am a sales person, so i worked on paperwork in lieu of making calls....all is going well....just listen to YOUR body.....good luck!!
   — ssturkie

December 30, 2006
i had surgery on Friday at 8:00, home by 5:00 the same day..I stayed in and rested all day Sat, Sun and Mon, went to work 1/2 day Tues, 1/2 Wed back to regular schedule after..just no lifting or climbing stairs....i am a sales person, so i worked on paperwork in lieu of making calls....all is going well....just listen to YOUR body.....good luck!!
   — ssturkie