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The actual procedure can take as little as 30 minutes, but you will need several days to recover in the following days. That means scheduling your surgery at a time where you can also have a break from work, and plenty of time set aside for recovery. âPatients can usually return to work within seven days of lap band surgery,â said Dr. Shawn Garber, a bariatric surgeon in Long Island, N.Y., in a RealSelf Q&A. âThe only restriction is no heavy lifting for about four to six weeks.â.
Compared to the other popular weight loss surgeries, Lap Band surgery is performed in the shortest amount of time and has a very low intraoperative complication rate. Itâs important to note that complication rates after Lap Band surgery may be higher compared to other surgeries.gain, most of the pain will be at the site of the Lap Band port. This is typically located a few inches under your ribs on your left side. Continue to take your pain medication as needed. Activity during the first week should still be limited to walking.