Question about hospitalisation post op

[knzt 69]

Hi everyone, just trying to sort out accommodation for my husband whilst I am in hospital.

My Surgeon said I would be in hospital one to five days after the operation.

I just wanted to see what most people did and also, how long after your operation can you drive?

Thanks in advance

[HEARTonmySLEEVE2014 24]

I went in for my surgery last Tuesday, and was home Thursday evening. Today was my first day driving and back to work.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Got to the hospital at 1 pm Monday, had the sleeve at 3:30, was home at 11:30 the following day. Had no pain, took one dose of pain med when I got home, and drove to the grocery store the next day. I felt absolutely great. I was shopping at the mall 5 days later. I am 67.

[fezik23 240]

I had my surgery early on a Wednesday and was home by Thursday evening.

[par1959 470]

5 days for a sleeve?

[cybergirl5710 22]

I did great with the sleeve, but I was in the hospital for 2 days. My surgeon tries for 3 days--I guess to make sure that you don't have complications.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I did great with the sleeve, but I was in the hospital for 2 days. My surgeon tries for 3 days--I guess to make sure that you don't have complications.

I am more worried about getting MRSA, Staph or God knows what else being in the hospital 2-3 days. Our surgeon agreed and keeps his patients a minimum period. The ER is available if you have complications.

[nikkisue 6]

My procedure will likely be outpatient unless there's an issue. Dr. Clark is the only surgeon I've seen do outpatient sleeves, though.

[HalloweenBaby24 447]

@@nikkisue I have my sleeve done September 8th as a outpatient procedure. I should be home same day so long as no other complications come up as well.

Edited August 5, 2014 by HalloweenBaby24