How Long Was Your Hospital Stay?

[Rebecca Cain Salpacka 100]

I'm curious to how long everyones hospital stay was?

I ask because prior to meeting my surgeon, everything I read was saying that surgery is usually outpatient and you go home the same day.

However, my surgeon said I would stay overnight and because I was "one of her larger patients" I would most likely stay 2 nights. Thats not a big deal for me, but I was quite surprised by it.

Has anyone else had to stay overnight or longer?

[Cynesra 1]

I had to stay over night. Normally she would let someone my age and with minamal heath issues go home the same day but since i lived 3 hours away she required me to stay over night. Wich was rather interesting because i had my service dog with me. But all in all i'm glad i did stay over night because the pain medication and extra help that night was nice, though the bed wasn't that comfortable.

[xlaurax 8]

I had to stay overnight. I was told that from the begininng. which was fine because like Cynesra I live 3 hours from my doctor. I did have to go to the ER where i had my surgery 3 days later due to the fact i couldnt keep anything down, not even Water. they removed the "primer" Fluid from my band and im alright now. then again they wanted me to stay due to the fact i was dehydrated, but i didnt i figured i could drink and keep it down id be fine and I am. Good luck to you both!

[TracieR 88]

I had my surgery on a Tuesday morning at 8am and was discharged Wednesday at about noon. That is standard for my doctor for all patients. Good Luck!

[jenjaw 13]

The Dr. would have let me go the same day if I wanted but I stayed overnight so I was kept more comfortable and then I was discharged around noon the next day. I was glad I stayed because it took me awhile to shake off the effects of the anestesia.

[Amanda1982 142]

I went home the same day....Surgery at 6:00 am, home by 2:00pm. Good Luck

[Cazzy 725]

I stayed over night, i could have stayed another night if i had wanted to or gone home the same day, i am glad i stayed overnight, it felt right for me

[christy101 1]

My Dr said I could go home the same day but when I woke up from the surgery he told me I needed to stay overnight because I have sleep apnea and sleep with a cpap machine. I was bummed at first then so glad I had to stay overnight because the nurses and pain meds thru the night were ALOT of help! Surgery @ 12pm Friday and out of hospital by 10am Saturday.

[Jess55 97]

I went home the same day. My doc had told me the only reason he would keep me overnight is If the had to convert to an open procedure.

[steph1967 13]

My surgery was done out patient, I checked in at 6am had surgery at 7am and was released at noon. My mom however did have to stay for 3 days it was a requirement of her insurance. so it just depends. Also I think it has to do with how you tolerate the pain and how your body reacts as far as your vital signs.

[Amanda61082 28]

I had to stay one night, but ended up staying two nights because I was having breathing issues.

[Rebecca Cain Salpacka 100]

Thanks all, i wondered if maybe it was an insurancee thing or just a doc preference. maybe ill be lucky and things will be smooth after one night..we will see

[jennxaz 6]

I had to stay overnight because my insurance preapproved saying I would be staying overnight.

[Kate rules 43]

I stayed overnight on a 23 hour stay. My surgery was at 12 pm and I didn't get out until after 2, which put me over time for short stay unit. I could have gone home the same day if I had an earlier slot. I will say, however, that I am glad I had the overnight stay because I was in a lot of pain. Was enjoying the pain pump and I had trouble getting fluids down so IV took care of that.

[Cocoabean 430]

I was in for about 11 hours.