How long does procedure take?

[ruthpets 77]

Just wanted to see how long it took your doctor to do the lap band procedure...?

Thanks all!

[Grandma26 1]

My procedure took about 45 minutes once it was underway.

I was operated on at 10:30am and I was home by 3:30 pm.

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[Unforgettable 0]

It generally a 30-45 minute procedure. My start time was 730 and I was home by 930

[bookwormswot 0]

Mine was also under an hour. Unlike the previous two lucky ladies, I was in the hospital overnight, even though my surgery was at 8:15 a.m. No complications or medical issues. I guess that's just the way my doc does it.

[tvlbunny 0]

Mine took about an hour, I had the single incision and I guess it takes a little longer. My surgery started at 11am, out by noon, released to go home at 12:30p and home by about 12:45p.

[Erin18 135]

mine took a hour and 15 minutes

[pnksteph 0]

I went in at 7:00 a.m. and was out by 8:30ish. I also had a hernia repaired at the same time. I was released to go home by 9:15 a.m.

[NJMOMof2 17]

My surgery took about an hour. I stayed in the hospital overnight and I am telling you, was the BEST thing I could have done. The IV meds, nursing staff and hospital bed was what i needed!!!

[abingdongirl 0]

Mine was an hour and half due to a hiatal hernia repair and removal of adhesions from a previous belly hernia repair.

[Rodnegg 0]

Mine took around 2 hours this included a hiatal hernia repair, and I must say my doc did a fantastic job my incisions look marvelous!!! I also stayed in overnight, he told my husband I could go home in the afternoon, if I wanted but I decided to stay for one night, best idea, IV toradol, warm blankets, and 24 hours care. My husband was right by my side the whole time and he took excellent care of me also, but so did the docs and nurses.

[tmbowe 1]

My surgery took 1/2 hr and I had to stay in hospital overnight. Not because I had any problems just cuz that is my Dr's Requirement. I was up and moving around the day of surgery though.

[petrafarmer 0]

About 30 minutes. In hospital overnight up and walking same day. Went to Mexico.