Does anyone know how long the procedure actually takes?

I was on surg about an hr n half bit actual procedure was 18 mon by my operative report.

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I just asked hubs and said it was around 2 and a half hours from the time they wheeled me back until the doctor came to give them the post op report. He says he remembers thinking it was taking awhile. My doctor told him my surgery was "textbook" so I am guessing this is how long the average procedure takes. Hope this helps!

My Dr. told me the procedure last about an hour and a half....

Mine took 2 1/2 hours including a large hiatal hernia repair.

Do't know as I was alone. I am sure that if you speak to your surgeon or his staff they could give you an idea depending on what you are having done. I am sure that each person is a little different

My surgeon said mine took about an hour and a half.

My surgeon said 1 to 1 1/2 hours...

Mine was about an hour and half from when they wheeled me back also. Then a little over an hour in recovery. My nurse said it was best to tell my family it would be about 3 hours so they wouldn't worry if it went over a few minutes or something.

Mine took 2 1/2 hours including a large hiatal hernia repair.

I also had a hiatal hernia repair. Perhaps that's why mine ran 2.5 hours, too, rather than the 1.5 that appears to be the average.

mine was an hour and a half as well.

What's the hatial hernia repair? I noticed that is on my paperwork.

I've heard up to 2 hours. My surgeon said it should take about 45 minutes but I think he meant actual surgery time. It takes awhile to get the patient ready, prepped, draped etc. so I'm guessing that's where the 1 1/2 to 2 hours cones from.