Abigaylesdad
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After viewing all of the post over the last several weeks one thing I am curious about is the length of stay in a medical facility after the sleeve procedure. So far the only thing I have determined is that it almost varies like crazy. I have seen post from folks that stayed two days in the hospital and I have seen post from folks that do out patient and are home the same day. I guess it is like the pre/post diets and the lengths of surgery. It all varies. My doctor told me to expect the following: 1. Pre surgery - he did not think I would need a special diet since my BMI was below 50 (~48) and did not have any other health concerns 2. Surgey - he said it would be out patient at a surgery center (near the hospital) and to expect about a 45 minute procedure 3. Post surgery - he said that for the first few days I would be on a clear liquid diet but that could change as I felt comfortable with it I guess each doctor has his own thoughts on how things are / should be.
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Today was the final piece of prep prior to surgery. I had the Upper GI done and they found a small hernia. The good news is my surgeon said if one was discovered they would fix it while doing the sleeve. I am hoping even better news is that by repairing the hernia my insurance will cover part of it. I am currently "self pay" so this would be big.
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Bllod work and EKG done and to the surgeon. Upper GI tomorrow and then I have provided everything I was asked for. Next step is setting a date. Hoping for July before the wife goes back to teaching school.
