amboyd 81 Posted June 10, 2015 Does everyone have to stay overnight when they are sleeved? The appointment setter I talked to said that the doctor usually does it ad an out patient. But you stay all day. Is that normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShrinkingPeach 1,291 Posted June 10, 2015 I had my sleeve as an outpatient. Arrived at hospital at 5:30 am, surgery at 7:30 am, home at 1:30 pm. I did fine and was glad to be home. After surgery I went to recovery and when I woke I came back upstairs, walked around the halls and had to pee before being released. You will do fine, just follow instructions! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prettymee 34 Posted June 10, 2015 Great information thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amboyd 81 Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks. Nice to hear. I heat everyone saying they had to stay at least 1 night. I would rather be home. I did fine after the band so I am hoping for the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Countrygrrl 450 Posted June 10, 2015 I was outpatient. I was up and moving. By the next day I accidentally walked 5 miles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Megdelyn 85 Posted June 10, 2015 My surgeon discharges the self pay patients the same day, but he keeps the insurance patients overnight. I was glad to be there the night. I had more pain than with the band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amboyd 81 Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks. I think I would prefer to be in the comfort of my own home. Either way I will be happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shay5413 6 Posted June 11, 2015 The hospital called mine outpatient and then explained that meant less than 24 hrs. I was kept overnight and stayed about 30 hrs. I enjoyed the IV pain meds and someone being there when I was trying to walk the halls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AvalonNeeCee 127 Posted June 11, 2015 I never thought about having to stay the night. I am going to ask tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowgirlJane 14,260 Posted June 11, 2015 I would have been outpatient but due to my sleep apnea spend the night with 2 other patients and a nurse at the surgical center. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSF 264 Posted June 15, 2015 I stayed the night but I didn't get into my room until about 7:00 pm and was discharged by 9:30am the next day. I lucked out that my roommate had the sleeve and was there for a Tummy Tuck so we talked a lot in between our naps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeyfan7 249 Posted June 16, 2015 I had surgery on a Monday morning and went home Wednesday afternoon. I had to be able to keep down liquids before I could go home and they don't do the swallow leak test until the following day after surgery. Water and ice the first day after surgery and then Protein shakes the second day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amboyd 81 Posted June 16, 2015 I saw my doctor on Friday. He said they will keep me for 23 hours. Such an odd time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AvalonNeeCee 127 Posted June 17, 2015 My Dr doesn't do leak test. Said he had never had a leak. So I'm going to do everything he said to the t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bndtoslv 292 Posted June 17, 2015 I'll have to stay 2 nights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
