 Following
admission to the
hospital, you will
be taken to your
private suite where
you will be prepared
for Lap Band surgery.
You will meet with
our Anesthesiologist
and scrub nurse.
An evaluation will
be performed by our
Anesthesiologist
along with a respiratory
function test.
You will then meet
again with Dr. Ariel
Ortiz Lagardere and
Dr. Lee Grossbard
where they will answer
any last minute questions
you and your companions
may have.
The procedure
is performed using
the Laparoscopic
approach and surgery
time can vary for
each individual.
Family members
can expect a wait
of one to two hours.
After your surgery
is completed, your
family will be
advised of your
status by our lead
surgeon.
Recovery varies
with each patient.
Most patients are
up and about within
a few hours of
the surgery and
experience only
mild discomfort.
Pain medications
are provided, as
needed which assists
in early mobilization.
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