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    What is the recovery time for weight loss surgery (gastric bypass or gastric sleeve)?

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  • Dr George Balalis

    Bariatric (Obesity) Surgeon, General Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)

    Dr Balalis is a specialised Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgeon who aims to do things a little differently than most weight loss specialists. Rather than taking … View Profile

    2 days in hospital – one night in ICU, and one night on the ward. People who work office jobs, can aim to be back at work after 2 weeks. If you have a more strenuous job, then this will mean more time off work.

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