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If symptoms do not improve, the doctor may inject a corticosteroid medication into the band to relieve pain and inflammation. Surgery is not usually required. Depending on severity, IT band syndrome may take several weeks or more to heal. If you're overweight, losing weight can reduce the likelihood of the syndrome returning.
The amount of time to place a lap band varies by surgeon and technique. It can be as quick as 20 minutes or last as long as two hours. It also depends on whether the patient has had previous surgery or a hiatal hernia that the surgeon needs to repair at the time of surgery. The average length of time for a lap band is approximately 45 minutes from start to finish.