The exact duration of lapband use after open surgery is related to the type of surgery, the individual patient, and wound healing. In general, skin healing of the abdominal wall wound is 7-10 days, but complete healing of the abdominal wall muscle and tendon layer takes longer, so it is recommended that the lapband be worn for 3 months after surgery. Many abdominal surgeries can be performed without a lap band, such as appendectomy and hernia repair. However, some surgeries such as most of the gastric resection, cesarean section, biliopancreatic duct anastomosis, etc., due to the large intraoperative incision, the lap band is chosen to avoid the patient’s wound from opening and to reduce the patient’s pain. Usually, the lap band can be removed about 1 week after surgery if the patient is in good condition and the wound is healing well. If the patient’s wound is not healing well at this time and the patient is still in significant pain, the lap band may continue to be used. Therefore, the appropriate time to remove the lap band varies from person to person and from disease to disease. Patients are advised to strictly follow medical advice after surgery and not to remove the lap band without permission, as this may be detrimental to wound healing and disease recovery.