ecoreen94 37 Posted April 29, 2016 Just how long are you under the knife? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted April 29, 2016 Mine was about 90 minutes, but that included a hernia repair. The nursing staff at my hospital told me my surgeon is known for being meticulous and taking his time, so other surgeons might be a lot quicker. You can read 29 pages of responses here: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/326557-how-long-is-the-gastric-sleeve-surgery/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recycled 2,182 Posted April 29, 2016 You certainly won't be aware or care......you're gonna start counting backwards and then, in what seems like just a few seconds, you're awake in recovery........wanting pretty much just to keep napping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
becomingmandikaye 262 Posted April 29, 2016 My surgeon told me today that the sleeve is about an hour long. But I suspect ymmv depending on your surgeon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecoreen94 37 Posted April 29, 2016 I guess it different for everyone. Just asked because I'm getting my wisdom teeth taking out and it will be about 2 hours or more. And so I was wondering if it would be long or less. I know it's two different surgeries but it's the first of what seems to be many.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gorgeous Girl 2 Posted May 3, 2016 My surgeon told me between one and one and one snd a half hours Sent from my SM-G900I using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted May 3, 2016 I guess it different for everyone. Just asked because I'm getting my wisdom teeth taking out and it will be about 2 hours or more. And so I was wondering if it would be long or less. I know it's two different surgeries but it's the first of what seems to be many..The surgery time for the sleeve may include pre-op and recovery. The actual surgery alone is probably 1-1/2 hours. I would assume it's a good hour pre-op (getting you ready, asking a million questions, starting an IV, giving any meds needed) and then probably an hour or more in recovery - depending on how quickly you wake up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schwa22 8 Posted May 3, 2016 For me, it took 2hrs.. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecoreen94 37 Posted May 3, 2016 Thanks everyone. I have an appointment with my surgeon next week and will be asking questions! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LMSWNYC 119 Posted May 14, 2016 Mine was 4 hours . Sent from my SM-T210R using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tobysgirl 58 Posted May 14, 2016 Mine was 57 minutes with a couple of hours in recovery afterwards. When I woke up after surgery I didn't realize the operation was already over. It was quick and painless. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
