Surgery Center In The United States Or Hospital?

[Sannah 258]

Hello,

I am soon to be sleeved and it seems that I may have the choice of a surgery center, which is located across the street from a large hospital or in an actual hospital.

I have thought of many pro's and con's to each environment. I am curious what your thoughts are!? Where did you have your procedure? How do you feel about going home the day of the procedure? I was also told this may be an option.

Thank you for sharing!!!

Best,

Sannah

[5DoxieMom 87]

I had mine in a surgery center as an outpatient. Checked in at 0700, surgery at 0900, walked out the door at 1430. A little tough getting in the car. No problems, was glad to be in my own bed with my doggies!

[Nate 292]

If I had the option, I would stay in the hospital for surgery and stay at least overnight if not longer. This is a major surgery. I think it would be best to be at a hospital setting where if god forbid anything went wrong or you had some sort of bad reaction, there would be people on hand immediately to deal with the situation.

[Getting There 198]

My surgery was done in a surgery center, which I was fine with. As with your situation, there was a major hospital right across the street "just in case." My dad is a physician and he felt a surgery center was fine.

There is no way I would have felt comfortable having this as day surgery. This is a major surgery and complications do arise. Stay in the hospital/surgery center overnight where you have access to pain meds, IV fluids, anti-nausea meds, experienced staff watching over you, etc. This is YOUR LIFE you're dealing with - no time to quibble over 1 (or even 2) nights.

[MsShaunaMarie 82]

I like the idea of a surgery center for outpatient procedures, however I do not feel this is yet an outpateint procedure and should be done in a hosptial with at least a 1 or 2 night stay in the hospital so they can monitor you and make sure you are well enough to go home.