female only Anyone have overnight stay day of surgery?

[Terv 0]

My surger pre-op is tomorrow and I had a call from the hospital today to get some information. During the call I was told that the doctor has requested a room for me to stay overnight. Of couse she didn't know why. I will see the dr for pre-op instructions tomorrow afternoon but I'm worried about why he'd arrange for me to stay overnight for outpatient surgery. I am diabetic and on insulin....could that be why? Anyone else have to stay overnight and why?

[Mjv013 67]

Being a diabetic could be his reasoning. Just ask. I didn't stay overnight. I got to the hospital at 6:30am and left the hospital about 11:30am. I was in and out. But I did have to have my blood typed which means they were ready if I needed blood. I didnt know why and neither did the staff. It ended up just being something the Dr started doing "in case". I do know I didn't eat much for a few days and that my cause an insulin issue for you. Just ask. Congrats on the surgery.

[muelle 64]

I had no other issues other than being over weight but I did stay overnight also. I am glad I did as I had a hiatal hernia repaired also and was in need of pain medication. I was just banded 11/29/10 and recommend that you get up and walk as soon as they let you. The more I walk, the better I feel. Good luck and hang in there.

My surger pre-op is tomorrow and I had a call from the hospital today to get some information. During the call I was told that the doctor has requested a room for me to stay overnight. Of couse she didn't know why. I will see the dr for pre-op instructions tomorrow afternoon but I'm worried about why he'd arrange for me to stay overnight for outpatient surgery. I am diabetic and on insulin....could that be why? Anyone else have to stay overnight and why?

[mabinty 3]

Being a diabetic could be his reasoning. Just ask. I didn't stay overnight. I got to the hospital at 6:30am and left the hospital about 11:30am. I was in and out. But I did have to have my blood typed which means they were ready if I needed blood. I didnt know why and neither did the staff. It ended up just being something the Dr started doing "in case". I do know I didn't eat much for a few days and that my cause an insulin issue for you. Just ask. Congrats on the surgery.

I stay an I love it!!! I don't have any medical problem. But I did like the fact u got xtra care. The shots they gave to help keep your blood thin the leg thing you wear to keep the blood flowing. I love my nurse checking up on me got me moving around. If Iwould have went home I would have not gotten all that pampering. I had no problem when I came home. I had gas but it was not bad. I am now 2 weeks and 2 days now. Oh yea the next day I did my barium swallow doc came by twice to check on me. I love my doctor and his pa they r awesome. Anyway the best of luck to u and don't worry to much about the stay.

[mabinty 3]

Being a diabetic could be his reasoning. Just ask. I didn't stay overnight. I got to the hospital at 6:30am and left the hospital about 11:30am. I was in and out. But I did have to have my blood typed which means they were ready if I needed blood. I didnt know why and neither did the staff. It ended up just being something the Dr started doing "in case". I do know I didn't eat much for a few days and that my cause an insulin issue for you. Just ask. Congrats on the surgery.

I stay an I love it!!! I don't have any medical problem. But I did like the fact u got xtra care. The shots they gave to help keep your blood thin the leg thing you wear to keep the blood flowing. I love my nurse checking up on me got me moving around. If Iwould have went home I would have not gotten all that pampering. I had no problem when I came home. I had gas but it was not bad. I am now 2 weeks and 2 days now. Oh yea the next day I did my barium swallow doc came by twice to check on me. I love my doctor and his pa they r awesome. Anyway the best of luck to u and don't worry to much about the stay.

[isaviolinist 11]

After surgery my doc gave me the option of staying or going home. I chose to stay. My mom is a nurse so I would've been okay at home but I just liked getting meeds via IV and should something go wrong in the night, I would be in the hospital already. I liked staying over.

[BandedJenny 0]

My surgery is scheduled for the 16th. I am staying overnight. I don't have any medical problems/issues but my surgeon keeps all her patients overnight. I'm okay with that.

[honk 780]

My doctor keeps everyone "overnight". As long as you are there 23 hours or less it is not considered a "day" by the insurance company.

[MaggieB 6]

I also stayed 1 night - wouldn't go as far as "loving" it but I would rather have stayed than go home that first night & I would recommend it. I didn't have any other problems besides being obese. It was nice having someone care for me, it was easier getting in/out of the hospital bed, & my pain was well controlled. I think I would have been miserable if I were at home that first night.

[AlienBandit 10]

I stayed over night. My doc requires all patients to stay at least 1 night. After that night my doc asked me to stay another night because I had too much gas in my lungs and he thought they would collapse but I had to go home and go back to work.

I'm glad I stayed overnight as I live alone so it would have been a challenge since I never told anyone about my surgery.

[Dreamingof139 3]

I also stayed overnight, that is just how my surgeon does it. I could have stayed two nights if I had wanted to - I was self pay.

There is a measure of control if you are in the hospital - and I was glad to be there.

[melzie_99 22]

I have the option of staying overnight which I intended on doing if they let me; why not? If your insurance will cover it then consider it more time for guidance and 'pampering", if you will. I really want to stay just so I don't have to go back the next day for the barium test; from past experience I know riding in the car after surgery is awful.

[Hynita 113]

I stayed over night and sure glad i did because they helped manage my pain. I think its a good thing if you do.

[Hynita 113]

I stayed over night and sure glad i did because they helped manage my pain. I think its a good thing if you do.

[Katy517 1]

I had no co-morbidities or other health issues and also had to stay overnight. It's the standard for my surgeon.