How to Prepare for Lapband Surgery

Arrival Prior to Lapband Surgery

It is important that patients arrive one day prior to Lapband surgery. Upon arrival at the Hospital, patients are escorted directly to Dr. Kuri's office to check in. Hospital admission, laboratory work and preoperative physical examinations immediately follow. Pre-operative tests include lab work, an EKG, and an examination by our internist. Any additional or special concerns of the patient can be addressed at this time. It is imperative that you not eat or drink sugary liquids, including diet drinks, at least seven hours prior to pre-operative testing. Only water is permitted.

Day Prior to Lapband Surgery

Once admitted patients are able to settle into their patient suite, spend time with their companions, and eat prior to an orientation conducted by Dr. Kuri and his team. In this orientation, Dr. Kuri will describe the procedure and make sure that patients understand their responsibilities, including adopting and maintaining new eating patterns and a new lifestyle. After orientation, patients are expected to return to their suite for rest and relaxation. No eating or drinking, including water, is permitted after 10:00pm.

Day of Lapband Surgery

The morning of, you will be escorted to surgery by a staff nurse. Although the Lapband procedure only takes 25 minutes on average, there is a similar amount of time required for anesthesia. Patients relax and rest in their suite after the surgery, and are discharged the following morning.

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