How long is the Surgery???

Hey.... Can someone tell me how long the surgery is. I kinda forgot and I've been getting questions from people and family on how long the procedure is. I have been telling them that it is 2 to 3 hours long. Is that right??? Thanks 302lbs/22days & counting

I'm havin' a Lap RNY done, 'n my surgeon said anywhere from 1.5 to 3 hours, unless he "has" to go Open RNY. Are you going thru CORI? Theirs is a little different I think. But I'd say 2-3 hours is right in the ball park. Kimmer Queen of the Niners, Instigator to All Marchers, High Priestess of Giggles Zero-minus-16 and counting!

Thanks!!! I am going through Cori and it is the Open RNY 302lbs/22days & counting

I am going open RNY and I think my doctor told me that it is about an hour and a half, but I might have that wrong. I will be asleep soooooooooo .. I won't be too concerned, but Mr Mo may be a basket case if it runs over. Hugs, Mo (doin' the 29 day boogie )

That sounds about right ..However warn your family they may not be seeing your for many hours ... BECAUSE sometimes other surgeries take longer (like whoever is in the suite before you) or your surgeon could be delayed etc... So when you go back to pre-surg holding is when the family begins to worry and you may be sitting back there for quite a while getting prepped and waiting... Then when you get to recovery most places will let them see you when you're awake.. So I am just saying to warn them not to panic if they don't see ya right away.. Very nerve wracking for the families.. You're just snoozing and have no clue

My doc told me the surgery would be between 1 and 3 hours and then the recovery depends on how I do afterwards. I have had surgery before and done really well, all I knew was that afterwards I wanted to be in my own room. I had an old man next to me moaning "Oh God it hurts, please God let me die let me die" and I was like OOOOOKKKKKK it's time to go to my room now!!! ~Nicole