Same Day

[imworthit 156]

Have any of you gone home the same day as surgery?

[lollyfidy1965 402]

I was in the hospital for 6 days, because the inside of my sleeve was so inflamed nothing could pass through. I didn't get anything to drink (not even ice chips) until the night of the 4th day, then progressed rapidly to full liquids on day 5, and home on day 6. I'm grateful my surgeon was as conservative as he was, giving me the time to heal properly, without rushing me out the door.

[imworthit 156]

I'm sure you stayed longer because of your complication. How long did your doc say you would be there pre op?

[lollyfidy1965 402]

His VSG patients stay 3 days.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I was in the hospital for 2 nights and discharged the morning after.

[Sassygirl06 962]

2 days here

[traceyinflorida 499]

2 nights, discharged day 3.

[smrt1997 5]

went home next day

[shrinkingturtle 21]

I had my sleeve done as day surgery. I was operated on at 10:30 and released at 1:30. During that first week I was second guessing that decision. But after that I realized how much it helped me feel in better control of my recovery. Had I been in the hospital I may have milked it a bit. Having been released I had to get up, follow written instructions and get my butt moving. I was up and in good forward motion in 2 weeks.

[Ready4success 380]

I spent one night due to uncontrollable nausea/vomiting. I was up and moving within hours post-op, but I hurled blood into the evening, so I had to stay. Discharged the next afternoon, after having two meals without vomiting.

[Izuri 428]

I had surgery in the morning and was discharged the afternoon/evening of the next day. Was at the clinic maybe 36 hours or less. I wouldn't have been able to go home the same day, I was up and walking but still pretty out of it.

[imworthit 156]

Thanks for all the responses hoping for a same or next discharge god willing!

[smallvegan 36]

I stayed overnight, but was there less than 24 hours. My doc said his patients all stay overnight.

[kellyq 38]

I just had my surgery last Thursday the 30th. My doctor keeps his sleeve patients in for 2 nights. The first night was spent in CCU as he likes them to have the extra care. The following morning, the swallow test was done. I was then transferred to the normal surgical floor for my last night where I was observed starting my liquid diet.

I personally was glad for the 2 nights in the hospital with the extra care!

[Zino 39]

Most will have you stay over night just for precaution a nd to do an upper GI scan to check for leaks. Some let you go the same day. It really depends on your doctor and insurance or if your self pay and want to keep the cost down.