4. What tests will I require before the surgery? - All patients are required to take simple blood and urine tests along with an ECG.
- More advanced test for cardiac assessment and sleep apnea may also be required.
- A gastroscopy will be done to rule out ulcers and H. pylori infection.
5. How long does the bariatric surgery operation take?This will depend on the type of surgery. A gastric sleeve resection will generally take 90 to 120 minutes. Whereas a simple banding procedure may take an hour.
6. Are most bariatric surgery done by laparoscopic method?Yes almost 99% are done using the laparoscope and very rarely open bariatric surgery is being required.
7. How many days would I need to stay in the hospital?Most will be discharged within 72 hours after surgery. If you do well you may go home the next day after surgery.
8. When can normal activity be resumed after the surgery?It varies from patient to patients but most will resume activity within 6 weeks of surgery.
