Hospital stay how long?

[ccrim03 6]

I'm sure each Doc is somewhat different but just wondering..

[CharmingTortoise 83]

I've heard everything from leaving same day (outpatient) to leaving 3-4 days after surgery. Really seems to vary by doctor and your condition before and after surgery.

[Andi 78]

I stayed 2 nights, but I think it was more due to me being situated later in the day. For my hospital they officially say 2 nights, but it's not uncommon for it to be a single night stay.

[T'snewstart 251]

I had my surgery early morning. I stayed 3 days and 2 nights. I pretty much begged to go home. What they are watching for is that you take in enough Fluid. At least that was my situation. Best Wishes

[serenity1959 67]

I will be staying three nights with my doc.

[Itsme! 98]

1 night - in next Wednesday, out on Thursday!

[NJGurl19 50]

My doctor says one night, i honestly would like for it to be longer. Nothing like nurse and Doctor supervision..

[Smiley_Girl 27]

outpatient

[NJGurl19 50]

outpatient

Does this mean you went home the same day??

[marfar7 1,533]

My doc says 1 nite. I spent 1 nite 3 1/2 yrs ago when banded and most people are outpatient. I assumed I'd stay more than when banded, but I guess it's the same. My insurance required a 1 nite stay with the band. I haven't checked to see if they require more time than my doc recommendations. Maybe I should ask?

[Smiley_Girl 27]

Does this mean you went home the same day??

I havent had my surgery yet but Im scheduled as an outpatient which means up to 23 hours.

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

I stayed 3 nights. Surgery was on a Monday afternoon and I checked out Thursday night. This was due to my sleeve being very swollen and I didn't pass my leak test on Tuesday bc of it. They didn't redo the test until Thursday afternoon. Which at that time my sleeve was still very swollen but the contrast was moving better than the 1st test. My surgery was this past december.

[GENNYOSKINNY 78]

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[AuntB 19]

I only stayed 1 night.

[Missy1109 7]

I was told that insurance only pre approves for 23 hours - technically making it outpatient but the doctor can extend the stay if needed.