Ambulatory day surgery. In most situations, the Lap Band surgery is âday surgeryâ, meaning you will go home the same day as your surgery. You often leave the hospital or surgery center about 2 hours after your surgery. By getting home quickly you can get back into your daily routine more quickly. Return to activities. Your lap band surgeon will want you to begin to start walking immediately after surgery. Most doctors will ask you to not strain excessively and not to lift more than 20 pounds for the first 2 weeks after surgery. Return to work.
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