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Question by  ashalele (1)

How long is the recovery for open gastric bypass surgery if there are no complications?

I'm trying to figure out if I will need additional help at home.

 
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Answer by  Hewitt302 (1720)

It depends. Some recoveries take as little as a few weeks, some maybe months. Even without complications, it's imporant to stay off your feet as much as possible.

 
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Answer by  MedStudent01 (1131)

If not done laparoscopically, expect recovery of at least 2-4 weeks and avoidance of heavy lifting for at least 6 weeks.

 
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