Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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just wondering

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i was just wondering how long the gbs takes(how long are u out) i'm very scared to be put asleep thats why i'm asking. geuss u can call me a big chicken
deleted_user
deleted_user
mine took 4 hours but I had a gastric-band in (lap-band) which they had to remove before proceeding to bypass so don't know how long that took, shouldn't think it was longer than 1/2 hour for that.
wag952
wag952
Hey,
I was in surgery for two hours. But if your nervous why not talk to an (no way I can spell this)Anesthesiologist and discuss it. I personally love it. You go to sleep and wake up and its all done, how cool is that?
krystlmom
krystlmom
They really don't jump on you and force you to go to sleep!!

It is a very calm and relaxed setting (for a pre-op room) where they will start you to sleep. You will feel like you really are sleepy, and just wanna close your eyes for 'just a minute' to rest them. It's weird, almost interesting!

I've had 6 surgeries so far, (my GBS will be 'Lucky 7'!) and being put to sleep isn't anything to worry over! I promise!

God Bless!

Janelle
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Mine took about 1 1/2 - 2 hours. The whole process is relaxing. In like seconds you are out and when you wake up, your in recovery. Really nothing to fear.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi, my opp took 2hours, One minite I was talking away next thing I woke up in my room & it was all over & then I went back to sleep & it was the best sleep ever.
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ROBBIN MY SURGERY WAS ABOUT 2 HOUR'S....YOU'LL BE FINE. I REMEMBER SEEING DR. FELIX WALK IN & HE ASKED ME IF I WAS READY & THAT WAS IT!!! I REMEMBER NOTHING ELSE....UNITL I WOKE UP IN MY ROOM.
deleted_user
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My surgery was 2 hours long and I was put to sleep with my family around. It was great. They gave me a relaxer first and then put me to sleep. It was like I went to sleep and then I woke up and it was all over. It only seemed like seconds rather than hours. I was afraid of being put under as well but it was really nothing to fear.
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