happychic80 58 Posted December 18, 2014 VGB, yes it was an outpatient surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VGB 130 Posted December 18, 2014 So how did that work for you? I will have mine on February 9th! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fallinstar 55 Posted December 19, 2014 Really? Outpatient? Wow...that would make me a little nervous. How are you feeling? Hope all is well and you have a speedy recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happychic80 58 Posted December 19, 2014 My surgeon gave me the option of going home since I was doing so well. I've actually done pretty well. I still feel a lot of soreness around my larger incision, but other than that I've been good. I haven't had to take any pain medication since Wednesday. I was expecting to feel a lot worse since along with getting sleeved, my gallbladder was removed and I also had a hernia repair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VGB 130 Posted December 21, 2014 My surgeon gave me the option of going home since I was doing so well. I've actually done pretty well. I still feel a lot of soreness around my larger incision, but other than that I've been good. I haven't had to take any pain medication since Wednesday. I was expecting to feel a lot worse since along with getting sleeved, my gallbladder was removed and I also had a hernia repair. My surgeon said I could have my on a Monday and do outpatient or on a Wednesday and do hospital stay! I am torn because I will be out of town so either way I will not go straight home! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time for june 195 Posted December 21, 2014 My surgeon said I could have my on a Monday and do outpatient or on a Wednesday and do hospital stay! I am torn because I will be out of town so either way I will not go straight home! Just my thoughts but if your out of town and will be going back to a hotel why not just stay at the hospital? I know no one wants to be in the hospital but if it was me I would pick hospital staff over hotel staff. But that's just my thinking. Good Luck ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AhnaLucille 57 Posted December 21, 2014 @VGB. I agree with TFJ. If the cost is the same. Id stay at the hospital... good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VGB 130 Posted December 22, 2014 I am not opposed to the hospital stay, I am just trying to be accommodating in my work place since NO ONE KNOWS and I don't want to bring attention to myself. ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AhnaLucille 57 Posted December 22, 2014 I see. I am not telling my work or anyone I know.. but im still going to stay in the hospital just in case i have any issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happychic80 58 Posted December 23, 2014 Went back to work today 6 days post op. I work 9 hr shifts so was pretty worried, but made it through without any problems! I've been struggling to get my fluids down, but had no problem at work When I was at home I would nap a lot I guess? Anyhow, have another 9 hr shift tomorrow then 2 days off then a 4 hr shift Friday. I work for a small company, so there was no way I could take off because there wouldn't be another nurse to cover me so I'm extremely blessed that I've had such a great surgery experience!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laurenella82 625 Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) Went back to work today 6 days post op. I work 9 hr shifts so was pretty worried, but made it through without any problems! I've been struggling to get my fluids down, but had no problem at work When I was at home I would nap a lot I guess? Anyhow, have another 9 hr shift tomorrow then 2 days off then a 4 hr shift Friday. I work for a small company, so there was no way I could take off because there wouldn't be another nurse to cover me so I'm extremely blessed that I've had such a great surgery experience!!Congratulations!!! I pray my experience is as good as yours. I will be starting a new job and less than 2 weeks off would be perfect for me! Edited December 23, 2014 by laurenella82 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VGB 130 Posted December 23, 2014 Went back to work today 6 days post op. I work 9 hr shifts so was pretty worried, but made it through without any problems! I've been struggling to get my fluids down, but had no problem at work When I was at home I would nap a lot I guess? Anyhow, have another 9 hr shift tomorrow then 2 days off then a 4 hr shift Friday. I work for a small company, so there was no way I could take off because there wouldn't be another nurse to cover me so I'm extremely blessed that I've had such a great surgery experience!!Your story is amazing to me because I work the same way at my job 9hrs Monday through Thursday and 4hrs on Friday! I, too pray my experience goes as smoothly as yours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VGB 130 Posted December 23, 2014 @@happychic80 How much weight have you loss in the six days? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happychic80 58 Posted December 23, 2014 @@VGB I've lost 13 lbs in 6 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VGB 130 Posted December 23, 2014 @@VGB I've lost 13 lbs in 6 days.????Yay, you!!!!???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
