“How long does gastric bypass surgery last?”
I am a 32 year old female who is overweight and needs gastric bypass surgery. How long does gastric bypass surgery last?
5 Answers
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Usually an hour or so but this is best answered by a surgeon.
About 3-6 hours.
All depends of surgeon and patient. But could be hours. You should ask your surgeon.
If you follow guid lines and do not overeat and increase your stomach pouch- gastric bypass can last a lifetime
The surgery itself takes about 1.5-2.5 hours. The initial recovery is about 4-6 weeks. Weight loss goes on for a period of 12-18 months. The benefits last a lifetime!
