Anyone else getting sleeved/ or been as Outpatient?!?

[leelee2728 18]

It's wondering if anyone has been sleeved as an outpatient. My Dr. , Dr. Umbach, does his sleevers as an out patient procedure. What's it like when you go home? what should I expect?

Thanks everyone for the help

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

My surgeon who has an excellent track record does surgeries in a clinic and are out patient. I had to stay one night due to my sleep apnea but it was a good experience. My view-no reason to stay in hospital with sick people!!!

[HalloweenBaby24 447]

I am being sleeved as an out patient procedure in September. I'm a little nervous about it, But mainly because I only met my surgeon once and the next time I see him is the day of surgery.

I know someone who's already went through it with my same surgeon and she seems to have survived and be doing well.

[Jersrose43 837]

I was outpatient but was in the hospital for 23 hours and one overnight stay.

Outpatient isn't what everyone thinks it is

[HalloweenBaby24 447]

@@Jersrose43

It's different for everyone I guess, I was told I would only be kept over night if something came up that required me to stay in hospital. Otherwise I should only expect to be at the outpatient clinic for 4-5hrs that's including surgery time.

[Shylah 2]

That's who will be doing my sleeve as well! I'd rather recover in my bed than in the hospital. Especially knowing the rates of MRSA and c-diff that happen in our fine healthcare facilities here.

[leelee2728 18]

I have total and complete faith in my Dr. I was just curious with all the other "overnight" stay patients.

I've had a lot of outpatient procedures and NEVER had to stay longer then 4 hours after. Both laparoscopic surgeries I've had, I had oxygen level issues and was staying over night anyways. But it resulted in an extra nights stay.

Thanks for responding everyone!

I have to agree with being on your own bed... It does feel better... Harder to get up at times but way more comfy!