1 night hospital stay?

[Martene81 383]

So I'm reading over my approval letter and I noticed that they only approved me for 1 night stay ???? after surgery. I thought at least 2 was standard, 1 night just doesn't seem long enough.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I was sleeved on April 20 and only stayed one night.

[Martene81 383]

Really? Did you feel ok enough to go home after one day?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Yes, I did. I felt good and it was nice to go home where someone wasn't poking and prodding me every hour.

I had my surgery at 11:00 am on Monday and they started the discharge process on Tuesday about 3:00 pm. I left the hospital by about 6:00 pm.

I think this is fairly common unless you have complications.

[marchethomas 5]

Same here. Just had surgery on Monday. Surgery at 11 and home Tuesday afternoon. My pain level was still high but since my vitals and bloodwork were fine, they went ahead and discharged. Took a couple days but it does get better.

[alilove2631 25]

I'm still pre-op so I don't know REALLY anything about the pain/discomfort after surgery. But my last baby (a year ago tonight--heh!) it occurred to me how seriously awful hospitals are to rest in. The room was like a parade! I freaked when they even suggested keeping me another night. If you tolerate the liquid pain meds (maybe make sure of that before you leave?), home is almost always better. But, I don't know, maybe some hospitals are better at making you feel cared for.

[Martene81 383]

Thanks for responding! I was a little worried for a minute there. I thought 2-3 was standard. I had my 4th c-section 11 months ago and I always stay 5 days. I guess if one day is common than I'm sure it will be fine.

[Djmohr 6,965]

The difference is a c-section is an open surgery where bypass is laparoscopic. If for some reason they had to switch to an open surgery then they would probably keep you longer.

I know the feeling though, I am having a 3 level spinal fusion done in my cervical spine which is a very big surgery. They will for sure keep me one night and possibly two. When I had one level fused in my lumbar spine I was in the hospital 5 days, went home for 2 and ended up back in for another 5 because the pain was excruciating.

Sometimes I wonder what the heck these insurance companies are thinking.

But I do know this, the chance of getting rest in the hospital are nil, the chance of getting an infection is very high. The best thing is to go home as soon as possible.

You will do great!

[hellohealthy 32]

I stayed 2 days and was so glad to get home!

[imjenn 167]

I had gastric bypass Monday and stayed one night and went home by noon Tuesday! It's pretty standard to only stay one night.

[Charm82 18]

Sounds good to me, as a nurse I know its a bother for my patients to have me coming in their room for what seems to be every minute. So when I get my surgery, I'm praying for a 1 night stay.

[Martene81 383]

Yeah it sounds like one night is pretty standard. I have 7 kids at home and a husband so I don't think I would have mind the extra night haha!

Edited May 17, 2015 by Martene81

[Dibaby44 63]

I was approved for one night as as well and im having a revision. Doc says i might be there 4 days. They said not to worry about the one day approval. It is standard that the give one day. They will just call and have it extended if need be.

[lexiemia 78]

So I'm reading over my approval letter and I noticed that they only approved me for 1 night stay after surgery. I thought at least 2 was standard, 1 night just doesn't seem long enough.

My insurance also covers one night stay.

I was approved for one night as as well and im having a revision. Doc says i might be there 4 days. They said not to worry about the one day approval. It is standard that the give one day. They will just call and have it extended if need be.

What sort of revision? I am having band converted to sleeve.

[Dibaby44 63]

Lexiemia I am having revision from band to bypass. I have huge reflux issues so bypass is best for me. Although i would have chosen it anyways.

Edited May 18, 2015 by Dibaby44