Question:
Can anyone tell me approximately how long a LAP RNY takes with

gallbladder removal? How long are you actually under anesthesia?    — Donna H. (posted on April 12, 2001)

April 12, 2001
I was under for 5 hours without the gallbladder removal.
   — MARY E.

April 12, 2001
My LAP RNY surgery took just under 2 hours.
   — Stephanie L.

April 12, 2001
I was on the table for about 5 hours for Lap RNY with a tubal ligation. Gall bladder was not removed.
   — smummert

April 12, 2001
My doctor told me the lap surgery takes approximately 3 hours...3 to 4 for gallbladder removal.
   — Lea L.

April 12, 2001
hi! i am 3 days post op, feeling well enough to look at this q/a posting! i had a lap r-n-y with gallbladder removed also. i went under anesthesia around 11:30 am and was waking up in recovery at 3 pm. good luck.
   — melanie S.

April 12, 2001
The time frame varies greatly between surgeons. Mine told me it will take him 1 1/2 to 2 for the lap Rny if he doesnt run into anything unusual and an extra 1 1/2 for the GB.
   — SusanMaria

April 12, 2001
My lap was done on 3/29 and took 10 hours...I am not the norm. Good luck
   — Diane F.

April 12, 2001
My daughter's lap RNY took 50 minutes; my husband's was 60 minutes. My lap RNY lasted 1 hr 10 min...the longer time was due to significant adhesions from a previous gallbladder surgery. Surgical times will vary from patient to patient, and also are directly related to the experience of the surgeon.
   — Diana T.

April 12, 2001
I had Lap RNY without gall bladder removal. My surgery took 6 hours without complications. I was 254 pounds but a lot of belly... Maybe thats what took so long.
   — Jeannet

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