mbmama 15 Posted May 14, 2012 Just wondering if most people came home from the hospital the first day or stayed overnight. Thanks for the input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted May 14, 2012 I stayed over one night, went home the next day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honk 780 Posted May 14, 2012 My surgery was late afternoon. I stayed overnight and left before 12 the next day. Personally I think staying overnight is good for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lilbelly 31 Posted May 14, 2012 I will stay overnigt too. I am glad thats an option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mlivingston04 11 Posted May 14, 2012 I thought since my surgery was at 7:30 am that I would be going home same day. Just found out that my insurance says I have to stay 24 hours. I thought that was interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbmama 15 Posted May 14, 2012 My insurance said I have to stay 23 hours but it will ultimately be up to the hospital. I don't mind staying. It's nice to be cared for if there are any complications. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauracat 14 Posted May 14, 2012 i stayed 2 and a half days but i freeked out the sugon on something and he made me stay it was a wast becuse when he made me stay they unhocked all my fuilds and i got dehiadated and they were going to give me more but the iv blew and they said enough go home and catch up. I almost landed up back for the weekend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grandma3 73 Posted May 14, 2012 I had the choice of staying overnight or leaving. I had surgery at 11:00 am and went home at 7:00 pm. I had some pain that was relieved with the pain meds. I believe you are more comfortable at home in your own bed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cnewme2012 11 Posted May 14, 2012 I had my surgery around 9:00 A.M. and was released around 5:30 P.M., I would have rather stayed overnight but everything was fine. Once I was able to urinate I was released from the hospital. I went home and did quite well. Felt wonderful the next morning. I think I over did it the next morning because by the night I didn't feel as well. The lesson to this story is When you feel better do less - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neversatisfied 19 Posted May 15, 2012 I had my surgery at 7:30am and I was home by noon. I wish I could've stayed overnight because I could've billed my aflac. Haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jen_1381 446 Posted May 15, 2012 I'm scheduled for this Friday, surgery at 11:30 and they said as long as all goes according to plan I should be home by early evening. I bounce back great from surgery though, and have certainly had enough experience under the knife...I think it varies on the person and insurance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marfar7 1,533 Posted May 15, 2012 I had my surgery 2 1/2 yrs ago and stayed overnight. It's a requirement of Medicare I think. I had my surgery at 8 am, back to my room by 10. Slept off and on all day, up walking by 6 pm. The next morning, I had my barium swallow and was out by 9am. Good luck! Marci Share this post Link to post Share on other sites