Question:
I am scheduled for a lap RNY, I neglected to ask my surgeon the length of time the

actual operation takes. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks    — Sue T. (posted on July 18, 2001)

July 18, 2001
My lap rny took about 3 3/4 hrs. Good luck!
   — Kimberly L.

July 18, 2001
There are a lot of variables that can affect the length of surgery. Both my husband and I have had lap DS surgeries with the same surgeons, highly skilled and experienced in lap (one is the chief of laproscopic surgery). My surgery took just over 2 hours. My husband's took almost 5 hours - he was a bit larger than I was, and carried his weight more in the middle. I know some RNY folks who had their laps done in less than 2 hours. - Kate -
   — kateseidel

July 18, 2001
I had mine done that way a week ago and it took 5 hours.They can tell you at the hospital. And the way my doc explained it. It s better to take the time the first time then to open you back upto repair aleak or something I came through just fine.
   — Vanessa C.

July 18, 2001
The length of the surgery can depend on several factors (complications during the procedure, weight of the patient, pre-existing adhesions, etc...), but the experience and expertise of the surgeon is certainly a key factor. My daughter's and husband's surgeries lasted one hour....mine lasted 1 hour 10 minutes. Our weights ranged from 325 to 406 lbs....we had no complications or problems during or after the surgeries. Good luck!
   — Diana T.

July 18, 2001
I am 5,8 403 at time of surgery, My procedure took just under 2 hours.
   — Kathy H.

July 19, 2001
I had my Lap RNY in December. Surgeon told my husband it would be around an hour and a half or so. Mine ended up taking about three and a half hours, due to some adhesions.
   — Maria H.