Hospital Discharge

[KimDB 0]

Hi, I did a search on my question but can't seem to find anything on point.

On hospital discharge from a successful lap band procedure, do most hospitals require that you be met by another adult (to drive you home, etc.) or is it possible to be released on one's own?

I hate to say it, but I am having trouble coming up with anyone I know who would be as discreet about my personal issues as I would prefer. Even my best meaning neighbors and friends do a lot of talking in our small town, and I guess I'm just one of those people who likes to keep my business private. When I went through my year of trying personal training (twice a week, I lost 1 pound in a year), I didn't tell anyone about that, either.

I guess in the end I will have someone, but just wondered if this is a procedure where you can walk out on your own if everything's gone well?

[BigMomma 0]

Hi, I did a search on my question but can't seem to find anything on point.

On hospital discharge from a successful LAP-BAND® procedure, do most hospitals require that you be met by another adult (to drive you home, etc.) or is it possible to be released on one's own?

I hate to say it, but I am having trouble coming up with anyone I know who would be as discreet about my personal issues as I would prefer. Even my best meaning neighbors and friends do a lot of talking in our small town, and I guess I'm just one of those people who likes to keep my business private. When I went through my year of trying personal training (twice a week, I lost 1 pound in a year), I didn't tell anyone about that, either.

I guess in the end I will have someone, but just wondered if this is a procedure where you can walk out on your own if everything's gone well?

You will have to have someone drive you home. My dr's instructions were that I needed someone to stay with me for 24 hours post op.

- Val

[KimDB 0]

Yep, that's kind of what I thought. I've had lesser procedures where that was the case.

It does make sense.

[Northern Mist 2]

Do you have to tell the person picking you up what the procedure was? Can't you aay it was a hernia repair or something?

I wish you had a support system to make things easier for you but I understand the privacy issue all to well.

[btrieger 21]

Like the poster before me said. You don't have to tell the person pickling you up anything.

Tell them you had a colonoscopy, that usually keeps follow up questions to a minimum. Or get a ride from a guy and tell him it was a female thing.

[kagead 0]

I know this has been suggested before, but I don't remember who should get the credit!

Is there a clergy person (minister, rabbi, priest, etc. you are close with who could help out?) By nature, they probably wouldn't press you for too much info and I don't think you need to worry about that person violating your privacy.

If worse comes to worse, simply call a cab or car service- anonymity guaranteed!

Good luck-

kagead

[Marine mom 3]

can you take a cab?

[RobinAnn 2]

My doctor would not release me to a cab driver. I was told I needed a companion for 24 hrs post surgery (it was out-patient).

I know my doc's office could recommend a service that would "babysit" for those 24 hours if necessary.

[Marine mom 3]

makes sense...

[Portola Suzanne 3]

The surgery center I went to would not release you to a cab, you had to have an adult who was willing to stay with you for 24 hrs just in case. Hope it works out, good luck!

[TinaM 0]

I stayed in the hospital after the surgery for one night. The documents were quite clear that I had to have someone drive me home and I would not be released to a cab driver or car service

Hi, I did a search on my question but can't seem to find anything on point.

On hospital discharge from a successful LAP-BAND® procedure, do most hospitals require that you be met by another adult (to drive you home, etc.) or is it possible to be released on one's own?

I hate to say it, but I am having trouble coming up with anyone I know who would be as discreet about my personal issues as I would prefer. Even my best meaning neighbors and friends do a lot of talking in our small town, and I guess I'm just one of those people who likes to keep my business private. When I went through my year of trying personal training (twice a week, I lost 1 pound in a year), I didn't tell anyone about that, either.

I guess in the end I will have someone, but just wondered if this is a procedure where you can walk out on your own if everything's gone well?

[Northern Mist 2]

Like the poster before me said. You don't have to tell the person pickling you up anything.

Tell them you had a colonoscopy, that usually keeps follow up questions to a minimum. Or get a ride from a guy and tell him it was a female thing.

Excellent answers! LMAO!

[NewYearNewMe2010 0]

Kim - I totally understand about being discreet. What area are you in? Maybe there is someone on here who is close by.

[nkara 0]

I also was admitted the day of surgery because of pain issues and was told I couldn't not be home alone.

You'll need to get someone to drive you and stay with you at least one night.

What about putting an ad for a CNA for one night?

[islanderr 0]

Usually they want someone to be there to help you home and give the support you may need. I get a ride. I had to go all the way back to the Vineyard. I kept it a secrete for the most part. I asked a friend I worked with a week before and didnt tell him what I was getting down until 3 days before.