How many of you.....

[zionsongbird 1]

are staying in the hospital after surgery? My surgery date is Friday April 30th and it is out-patient. But I have been looking at pictures of those banded in the hospital, reading about what to bring to the hospital, etc.... and now wondering if this is really a "out-patient procedure" as my surgeon stated!?

Thank you all in advance!

Warmly,

Leslie

Hi Leslie, I am staying overnight in the hospital. I'm getting banded on May 5th and it is a 2 hr. drive for me so I tihnk that is partly the reason. But I am glad i'm staying overnight.. makes me feel better knowing I will be watched for at least 24 hrs. If your ins. is paying for the surgery they will prob. pay for an overnight. I would find out if you really feel that strongly about it.

Regards, Bry

[TheresaB75 0]

My surgeon requires an overnight stay. He has you up and walking an hour after arrival to your room and then every hour to 2 after that.

He also has us on Arixtra, a blood thinner for 7 days post op. To be able to gome home you must be able to tolerate sips of your Breakfast tray and give your first injection to yourself.

I am ok staying the night, they encourage someone staying with you. I am an RN as is my mom, so she is gonna be my support person.

I have given her permission to be my ambulation and incentive spirometer nazi. Heck my surgeon gave me my incentive spirometer at my pre-op appt!

[L12 13]

I didn't stay overnight and had no problems. I was SO tired, and going home allowed me to have quiet and sleep with only my husband waking me up for meds. Plus my surgery was on New Year's Eve; even if it WAS a hospital, I'm not sure that it would have been as quiet as I would have liked. The only commotion I had was my sweet husband waking me up briefly for a midnight New Year's kiss (which is also the anniversary of our engagement).:biggrin:

[pmitch50 0]

My surgeon requires overnight with a barium swallow test 24 hrs after surgery if all goes well then I can go home. I will be banded 4/30

[MrsCabes 2]

I was outpatient - had surgery at 8:30 and I was home 2 hours later! They get you up and walking, as soon as you can and I was able to rest at HOME.

[alicez 0]

It depends actually, how many days you are going to stay in hospital. Anyways,

All of your prescription medicines in their original packaging.

Any X-rays or test results from pre-op banding consultations.

Own soap, shower gel, Shampoo, conditioner

Moisturiser

Tissues

hair brush or comb.

Toothpaste, tooth brush.

Cotton undies.

Warm bed socks

Sports top/bra or bra with no wire.

Nighties.

Slip on shoes.

Shower thongs

A book or magazine.

Glasses (spectacles)& glasses case

Wallet.

Pillow- extra comfort and drive home.

Mobile phone and charger

Loose clothes for the trip home

[AnneGG 0]

Great list of must-brings! Anyhow, I have to stay overnight. Oh well, at least I have my date of May 28th!

[BetsyB 9]

My surgeon and insurance require an overnight stay.

I was very grateful for the time in the hospital.