Whey ready 1 Posted December 15, 2010 I work nights in the hospital and know I'm not goin g to be monitored THAT close but am willing to put up with the crazy old lady I'm sure I will get stuck next to who will keep me up all night tomorrow just to keep the iv meds till some of the expected gas pain is gone and for hydration...but if I had my way I would be in my own bed tomorrow night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamingof139 3 Posted December 15, 2010 Oh, I had my own room - no one to keep me awake but the nurses who kept checking up on me. I liked that I was being monitored and if something came up I was already there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherinCA 10 Posted December 15, 2010 I didnt, but wouldn't of minded I feel crappy! Wouldn't mind being there getting IV pain killers haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melzie_99 22 Posted December 15, 2010 Just got a call from my doctor's office today; they WILL be keeping me overnight. Works out better for everyone. Won't have to worry about anyone being up on me night #1 (hubby OR dogs)...lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cduval04 7 Posted December 16, 2010 yup....its standard for EVERYONE at my hospital who's getting lap band to stay overnight...young or old, healthy or not healthy...sleep apnea or no sleep apnea.....but at least its just overnight...I can deal with one night...any more and I get a little crazy lol...the biggest frusteration I have is getting my normal meds that I take at home ON TIME!!! it seems like no matter how good the hospital is I NEVER get my meds on time...and it really throws my body off...so I have learned now to bring them and just slip them down when theyre not looking....and if they see me and say that I'm not supposed to have those...I say "look, I'm really sorry, but if you guys brought them anywhere NEAR on time I wouldnt have to bring them" even after I ask for them...it takes 1+ hours to finally get them....I am so obsessive with my meds at home....I just cant have that...throws my whole body off....other than that...I dont mind the hospital....esp. since the hospital I am going to isnt unionized so you can actually understand the nurses because they are not all foriegn... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pamalamadingdong 0 Posted December 16, 2010 Everyone in my clinic has to spend the night. For all the complaining I did I was glad I stayed, I got IV pain meds and IV fluids. My hospical only has private rooms, so I've never had to share a room with someone, thank goodness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frenchiekisses 0 Posted January 9, 2011 Getting banded this Tuesday 1-11-11 in southeastern PA. Dr. Doesn't usually keep overnight unless medically required. I am 24yo, perfectly healthy, just fat. My surgery is scheduled for 0800 and they are calling for a big snow storm to start early afternoon. What if I can't get home!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amberakamom 13 Posted January 9, 2011 I'll be staying 23 hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessicaA 1 Posted January 9, 2011 Im getting banded on 1-11-11 also.....in southwestern pa....LOL...thought it was funny. See if there is somewhere u can stay close to the hospital. Or make sure whoever is taking u home has 4wheel drive. I know how it is in the snow. Good luck! Getting banded this Tuesday 1-11-11 in southeastern PA. Dr. Doesn't usually keep overnight unless medically required. I am 24yo, perfectly healthy, just fat. My surgery is scheduled for 0800 and they are calling for a big snow storm to start early afternoon. What if I can't get home!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessicaA 1 Posted January 9, 2011 My insurance approved me to stay 3 nights if I need to. My doc has his patients stay overnight and get xrays before u leave the next day. Im glad to be staying. Im getting banded on 1-11-11....less than 2 days....woooohooooooo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites