How soon were you allowed to go home after surgery?

[sarahh1828 4]

I'm really worried about this, as I have a two year old at home. I'm hoping they'll let me go home the next day, but don't know if this is realistic or not. Please let me know when your doctors sent you home. Thanks!

[ldydrgnkpr 49]

I was sent home the next day. As soon as the leek test came back with no leaks. It is totally each surgeon's discression.

Deb

[Ibejjo 47]

I had my surgery at 7am on a Monday and I went home at 6pm on Tuesday. I had my leak test on Tuesday morning and had to eat some chicken broth and Jello then they let me go home.

Jenn

[vol1cathy 1]

I had to stay 2 nights went in at 8 am on Tues. went home at 10:30 am on Thursday.

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[klus263 9]

Every dr and insurance requirements may differ. I had my surgery at 7 am on a Wednesday and was home by 10:30 the next morning. My husband had his surgery around noon this past wednesday and we left the hospital by 2 pm on thursday. Most of the time it is a 23 hour stay unless there are complications. The 23 hours usually start when you get to a room. Good Luck.

[twoboysandagirl 109]

I stayed 3 days. We live 3 hours from the hospital so they kept me an extra day. I was ready to go on day 2.

[rylie19805 1]

I checked in at 5:45 am on tuesday morning and was discharged Thursday at 1pm....when i had my appt with my surgeon preop, he said one day then he said wait..how many kids do you have...I replied..4....he said..hmmm 2 days...hahha...i think he just wanted me to get a head start with resting...i think one day is standard.

[Disney 20]

Dr. Aceves requires a 3 day stay. I didn't mind at all. I have a 3 year old and I don't think I could have handled her pouncing on my tummy a couple days after surgery. I was still guarded after 5 or 6 days but those first few, I was really sore.

[mjb123 3]

I was three nights. They wouldn't let me go until I was able to keep fluids down. 2 nights is the norm at the hospital I was at.

[NJMOMof2 17]

My doctor had me scheduled to stay 2 nights but I asked to leave the next day, as long and I passed the leak test and could pass urine after the catheter was removed. I couldn't stand being away from my kids and my husband feeling like he was in a tug of war between home and the hospital. Talk to your doctor AHEAD of time so they can plan your tests and have your scripts ready to go home with.

Good Luck

[gotamakeachange 7]

I had my surgery at 10:30 am on Monday and I was released to go home at 2:00 pm on Tuesday. I had my leak test on Tuesday at about 10:00 am.

[LyndaRN 0]

I went home the same day! I requested too! I had a 9 month old at home and was feeling great! So he let me come home.

[Beadingnurse 116]

Not having surgery until the 12th but my doc said overnight is the most typical post op outcome for his patients. I am planning (hoping) to go home the next day since I am private pay!

[iegal 460]

WENT HOME THE SAME DAY. Yep, I had surgery at 10AM and was home by 5PM. But no way I could have handled a toddler, no matter how cute and adorable or well behaved. I had no drain, no leak test, no morphine drip and felt no pain. But I was nauseous first 24 hours. Only took my prescribed pain meds once and that was to sleep longer at night since my days and nights got mixed up.

All surgeons are different, especially those outside US. Best to ask you doctor what he/she normally does. Make sure you plan lots of rest and get help in taking care of family as you heal. Best wishes on your upcoming surgery!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

I had my surgery on a Friday morning and went home Monday afternoon.