How Long Are You In Surgery?

[lmbordelon 14]

I got approved today for surgery!!!!!! I am scheduled for Sept. 4th, and I start my liquid diet on Wednesday. I am so super excited, but now I have some questions. My poor husband is super nervous about surgery, and I have been trying to calm his nerves.

We would like to know how long I will be back in surgery? I figure about an hour, but I was not sure.

Also, does everyone have a drain after surgery? How long do you have to keep it in?

I am sure I will think of more, but just want to start getting some answers.

[deltadawn817 106]

I was in the OR for 75 minutes.

I did have a drain but it depends on if your Dr uses one. I had my drain in for 3 days Surgery Monday and drain out Thursday.

[lmbordelon 14]

Thank you so much for the info! I have never had any kind of surgery so I am really nervous!

[smallvegan 36]

I was in surgery less than an hour. No drain, no foley. The only issue I had was nausea from the anesthesia. They were aggressive about treating it though, which I appreciated!

[lmbordelon 14]

Lauren- that is awesome! Praying that I have a great experience!

[innerme 26]

I went into surgery at 8:15 and they came out and told my husband and family at 11:45 I was in recovery. I had to have a lg hernia repaired and a second hernia that had herniated way into my chest wall repaired as well. I had a drain which was the most discomfort that I felt and felt instant relief once it was removed 3 days after surgery.

[BKMama 179]

See, this is so strange to me. My paperwork says surgery is 3-5 hours. Everything I've read and seen though says less than 2 hours. I wonder if 3-5 hours includes prep and the short stay in the post surgery room before you're moved to your room.

I need to ask about that.

[gustavo52974 369]

I was in surgery for 3 hours. I have no idea why.

[Katie713 423]

My surgery only took 35 minutes. I had no drain tube whatsoever. I healed up quickly and have not had any complications. The doctor said that surgery usually takes about one hour, but that surprisingly, I was very easy to operate on.

I guess I was one of the lucky ones!!

[crossroadsrr 0]

My surgery was 4.5 hours but had a revision and alot of scar tissue repair.my lapband was turned and pressing against my liver.woke up wanting pained meds