how long is the process for weight loss surgery
A Dr. Anthony Gonzalez, MD, Surgery, answered on behalf of Baptist Health South Florida. Typically, gastric band weight-loss surgery takes about 30 minutes; gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgeries typically last for just under one hour.The hospital stay can be a day for gastric band surgery and up to two days for a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass procedure.At South Miami Hospitalâs Weight-loss Surgery Program, we have processes in place to ensure patients receive the best care. Dr. Anthony Gonzalez, MD, Surgery, answered on behalf of Baptist Health South Florida. Typically, gastric band weight-loss surgery takes about 30 minutes; gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgeries typically last for just under one hour.