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You
will be admitted to the hospital the same day of your
surgery. Your surgeon will talk to you before
the surgery in the "holding area", identify
you, and ask if you are ready for this surgery.
The LAP-BAND surgery takes about 45 to 60 minutes,
and the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass takes about
1 to 1-1/2 hours. The duration of a revision largely
depends on the extent of the procedure. |
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The
doctor will talk to your family immediately after surgery. |
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Plan
to stay in the hospital for 3 to 4 days, depending
on the procedure. Some patients will need to
stay 1 or 2 days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
for better monitoring. |
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The
most common and serious complications associated with
obesity surgery will usually occur in the first few
days after surgery. Please be "patient".
It is important to follow all the instructions for
respiratory therapy and ambulation. These instructions
are for your own benefit. The doctor will want
you out of bed and walking in less than 24 hours after
surgery. Even if it hurts, the respiratory exercises
are very important and are necessary to avoid pulmonary
complications. |
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Make
certain someone will be able to pick you up from the
hospital. You will not be able to drive for
AT LEAST a week after surgery or until you have STOPPED
taking pain medication. |
