Recovery in the Hospital. Patients spend an average of two to five days in the hospital following bariatric surgery, or longer if complications develop. Patients who undergo laparoscopic bariatric surgery usually have a shorter hospital stay.

How long do I need off work after weight loss surgery?

Typically, we recommend that patients wait between 1-2 weeks (for Lap-Band procedures) to 2-4 weeks (for stapled procedures such as gastric sleeve or bypass) before returning to their jobs. This assumes that the job does not require strenuous activity.

How long do you stay in the hospital after bariatric surgery?

Most gastric bypass surgery is laparoscopic, which means the surgeon makes small cuts. That makes for shorter recovery time. Most people stay in the hospital for 2 to 3 days, and get back to normal activities in 3 to 5 weeks.

Does weight loss surgery take years off your life?

Summary: Bariatric surgery improves life expectancy for many obese diabetic patients, but it may cut life expectancy for patients who are super obese with very high body mass indexes, according to a researcher.

How long does it take to get cleared for bariatric surgery?

Weight loss surgery requires a commitment to lifestyle changes, including what you eat and how often you exercise. We help you set the groundwork, so youre mentally and physically prepared for life after bariatric surgery. The entire process, from consultation to surgery, generally takes about six months to complete.

How painful is gastric sleeve?

You will have some belly pain. You may need pain medicine for the first week or so after surgery. The cuts (incisions) that the doctor made may be tender and sore. Because the surgery makes your stomach smaller, you will get full more quickly when you eat.

How often should you poop after gastric sleeve?

Bowel habits vary between people, whether they have had weight loss surgery or not. For some, going three times a day is normal while for others having three bowel movements per week is normal.