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The actual procedure can take as little as 30 minutes, but you will need several days to recover in the following days. That means scheduling your surgery at a time where you can also have a break from work, and plenty of time set aside for recovery. âPatients can usually return to work within seven days of lap band surgery,â said Dr. Shawn Garber, a bariatric surgeon in Long Island, N.Y., in a RealSelf Q&A. âThe only restriction is no heavy lifting for about four to six weeks.â.
Question: How many days off work will I need to take for the surgery? Answer: Depending on the type of surgery and the surgeonâs preferences, most patients take 3-5 days off from work for LAP-BANDÂ® Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery.