AutismMom 92 Posted May 27, 2013 My doctor requires 4-5 days on inpatient stay after surgery. So I'll have surgery Monday the 17th and if it goes perfect he'll only make me stay until the 20th or 21st....anyone else doc require this long of a stay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twanda 0 Posted May 27, 2013 I was in for 4 days. It was standard for all VGS patients. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mokee 588 Posted May 27, 2013 What are you having done? Are you having laparoscopic sleeve? Seems like a lot of time. Can't believe insurance would pay for that if no complications. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purplrose323 32 Posted May 27, 2013 My doc says 1-2 days in the hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Truckerchic_M 92 Posted May 27, 2013 Another area that all programs are different in, a lot depends on insurance also. My doctor said 2 days as long as im getting some fluids in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makemyownluck 785 Posted May 27, 2013 I was in for 2 days. The doc said that's what I should expect and that's what it was... I'm surprised your insurance would pay for all of that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roserie 302 Posted May 27, 2013 I was told I would be there for about 1.5 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pottergirl 261 Posted May 27, 2013 I was in for 4 days but I had adhesions removed and two hernias repaired....I would have went home after the but I was struggling big time with fluids Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molly3 495 Posted May 27, 2013 I will be an outpatient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rycherchick 147 Posted May 27, 2013 Standard? Wow. I went in at 1:00 pm and was out by 10:00 am the next day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichiganChic 3,262 Posted May 27, 2013 I was in 2 days, but could have stayed longer. I didn't have any issues other than just not feeling great. Most insurance pays on the DRG, not number of days stay, so it's not likely a patient would be billed for a longer stay, other than copays and deductables. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AutismMom 92 Posted May 27, 2013 I have tricare and I'm having my surgery done at a military treatment facility in Bethesda Maryland. So insurance isn't an issue. Everything is covered except my food and even that is covered sometimes. I'll also have one hernia repaired. But before I knew that he told me that was standard for VSG for his patients. He took my gallbladder out 3 weeks ago and did a fantastic job! Scars are minimal and I heeled rather quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Truckerchic_M 92 Posted May 27, 2013 Mini vacation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rox 200 Posted May 27, 2013 The surgeon that i,m going to in Mexico requires a 5 day hospital stay and 3 days at the hotel where he'll check on me 2X a day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rycherchick 147 Posted May 28, 2013 Autisim mom, Im 20 min from Walter Reed/ Bethesda Naval hosp. Good place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
