hospital stay

[jessb418 42]

How long did you have to stay in the hospital? Scheduled for surgery on 9/2 and i am starting to have alot of anxiety about being away from my two yr old son.

[Racewalker48 41]

I was in the hospital for 1 night. From what I have read, barring any complications, 1-3 nights is around the average amount of time. This may also be based on surgeon's preference. Have you asked your surgeon what he/she expects?

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

I was in 2 nights which is what my surgeon told me. My insurance only approved one night originally but he got it extended.

[Baconville 578]

I was in for one night. Went in very early - 5:30 AM - on Tuesday. I was home by 3:00 pm on Wednesday. I had an RNY, laproscopically with no complications. Good luck!

Carol

[RNBSN786 206]

I stayed 3 nights because my surgery was schedule for the afternoon and it didn't happen until 5. And that was a Monday and was discharged on a Thursday afternoon. I could not wait to get out of the hospital. I think it all depends on the surgery and when you also pass gas. I also had my period the day of my surgery

[pinkhiker 18]

I had my surgery yesterday and I'm set to head home today I had roux en y gastric bypass

[pinkhiker 18]

Laproscopically too

[ScreamingForMySupper 4]

I was in the hospital for 5 nights due to some complications, but I was the only one in my group who was in there that long!

[pinkhiker 18]

ScreamingForMySupper

hope your doing okay!

[ScreamingForMySupper 4]

I am fine, thanks! @@pinkhiker

[jessb418 42]

Wow that would suck to have ur period at the same time. I haven't spoke to my surgeon yet about the average amount of time but I think it set in today that I was having surgery and would be away from my son and kind of had a melt down. I will probably have a harder time than he will lol

[RNBSN786 206]

You are def going to be miss your kid but don't worry you will be in and out in no time. It totally sucked when I had my period but later found out that a lot of women get it right on the day of their surgery or the day before. I was on a 10 day liquid diet before my surgery so I think at probably due to that and body changing. I will be praying for you and your quick recovery. If you need any help let me know.

[Yippyia 1]

I have a 2 yr old son and 4 yr old dd, I had to stay In hospital for 3 nights went Friday, my surgeon said I could go home on Sunday but I elected to stay one more night as I was very sore and afraid the babies would be climbing all over me to soon. We all co -sleep. My husband brought them to see me everyday though 2-3 times a day, we sent videos and talked on the phone, I missed them very much but they were the reason I wanted wls so as a 40 yr old mom I would be able to keep up with them. Don't worry you will do fine and your son will not remember you being gone once your back home.

[jessb418 42]

A fellow co-sleeper! I probably won't know what to do with myself actually having a bed all to myself not hanging half off the bed. Lol my son is the reason behind me doing this to. The hospital I will be staying is about 40 minutes away so I'm not sure how much he will be there to visit but u r right we can Skype (try to figure it out), talk on the phone and send pics. Those things will def make us feel better.I am hopeful for a quick recovery. I known my surgery is soon but I wish it was tomorrow so i didn't have to obsess over every single detail anymore. Maybe it will be better when I start my fast and then I'll be obsessing how hungry I am! Two week fast is going to be rough. Then I thought about it if two weeks is super beneficial for surgery maybe three would be even better. I just hope I can do it. I know my surgeon was not pleased with my weight and said I can't gain anymore.

[winning_by_losing 107]

In my program, all 3 surgeons tell everyone to expect to be in the hospital 2 nights.

I had surgery at 7AM on Tuesday and when the surgeon came by to check on me Wednesday morning he told me I could leave as soon as I could arrange a ride (that took most of the day as everything had been planned for a Thursday release).

But with all of the medication, monitoring and walking, I never had enough down time to miss anything/anyone. Had I needed to stay that 2nd night it could have been different, but I can only guess.