Day surgery? ?

[mysleeve 38]

My surgeon sends us home the same day of surgery. Is this the normal thing now? ?

[SuperDave 1,115]

That seems really quick to me, but I know from reading on here that it does happen. As long as surgery goes smoothly and you have some support at home it should not be an issue. I personally would have stayed in the hospital for a week if they let me, but that is just because of my love of nurses!

[Elode 8,093]

@@mysleeve For some. I stayed two days in the hospital.

[mysleeve 38]

Gotta love nurses. I graduate nursing school in March. Maybe its just the norm here in Dallas.

[McButterpants 2,846]

I had my surgery on an outpatient basis - in admitting at 6:00 am and out by noon. Got to recover in the comfort of the condo we rented. We had the route to the nearest ER mapped out and I had the personal cell # of the surgeon in case of an emergency. I was a little concerned at first, but made peace with it prior to surgery. My local bariatric doc was concerned, too - she keeps people 3 days. My surgeon's reputation and history helped me make the final decision.

[mysleeve 38]

Praying that all will go well. My surgeon is only 20 minutes away and the nearest ER is less than 10.

[Thenewnic 139]

I had outpatient surgery. In at 7 am and out by noon. I too was concerned, but felt it to be a positive experience, especially since my surgeon is top in his field with zero

fatalities and leaks. The key is making sure to get up EVERY 2 hours to walk 15 minutes for the first 48 hours. It will make all the difference in the world. Oh, and liquid Lortab to help you sleep the first couple of nights. Good luck!!

[Pepper123 320]

Wow i was in on a Tuesday out on the Thursday....but if all is well i guess its okay...

[VGB 130]

I, too am having outpatient surgery! I was nervous but my breast reduction was outpatient! I think it will be fine! I will have to stay at a hotel and was told the travel home will be fine to just stop every hour and walk for 5 minutes! Good luck! I have mine in February will keep you updated!

[mysleeve 38]

Ok keep me posted @@VGB

[VGB 130]

@@mysleeve When is your surgery?

[mysleeve 38]

Dont have a date yet. I'm in the beginning stages. I go Friday for cardiac clearance. I will keep you posted.

[prairie 34]

1 night is the norm here in St Paul it seems.