Hospital Stay Day or Days?

[mcp_vsg 7]

Hello everyone! I am scheduled for Monday, 11/30 for surgery. How long has everyone stayed overnight in the hospital? Everyone says 1 day unless something happens but my friend went in & they told her mandatory 3 days!! Not looking forward to that since I have a 14 month old!

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

Usually 1 night but now more places are moving toward outpatient and so some go home same day. The surgery is not that bad at all.

[jane13 2,256]

I was overnight, but I think it depends on doctor and how well you do post-op (drinking/walking/able to urinate) etc.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I stayed one night. I think for my surgeon, one or two nights is common when there are no complications.

[mcp_vsg 7]

Oh thank god I have hope! Lol. I am pretty sure that medical history has a lot to do w/it. My friend has a long list & I just have a c-section, but she said they told her the moment she checked in it was 3days. Hoping its 1! Thank you all!

[2goldengirl 2,076]

The hospital doesn't control how long you stay, that's up to your surgeon. And it depends on what your surgeon's criteria for discharge. If you are concerned, speak to her/him about it

[perforce 243]

My clinic told me 3-4 nights (one of the reasons I chose them actually, I know of people have less, but I didn't want to feel like I was being pushed out of the door as I'm in a different country) plus a couple of days in a hotel after. It does vary a lot though, on your surgeon/clinic and on how you yourself respond to the procedure.

Edited November 25, 2015 by perforce

[goingtoskinny soon 9]

I had my surgery 10/29/15 and went home the next day. My surgeon wanted me to stay and extra night, but because I was doing so well let me go early. It really depends on you the patient and your surgeon. My suggestion, is do what makes you comfortable. Have a plan!

[hildaruiz29 16]

Depending on your insurance, hospital and your dr protocols. It changes from patient to patient.

Talk to your surgeon

[karen091866 120]

My hospital stay was also pre-determined by insurance.They wanted to make CERTAIN that I had progressed past the Clear liquids on to full liquids before considering dismissal. (I truly appreciate that, seeing how as I "could've been sent home too early", only to have something go wrong, requiring me to return)

Looking back, I'm glad that the 2 day stay was required--I came home confident in regards to fluids & was "reading my body's signals" pretty well when discharged.

Best of luck to you!

Edited November 25, 2015 by karen091866

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

Mine was at a surgical center, most go home same day. I stayed one night as I had severe sleep apnea.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Although my insurance pre-approved five days, I was in on Monday morning and out on Wednesday afternoon.

[tmcx28 297]

I have a two night stay. Surgery is Tuesday morning and I'll be discharged Thursday. I'm okay with that because I live alone and don't have family close by. The hospital has wifi so I'll just bring my ipad and headphones and hang out in my comfy pants watching Netflix until they set me free

[mcp_vsg 7]

I have a two night stay. Surgery is Tuesday morning and I'll be discharged Thursday. I'm okay with that because I live alone and don't have family close by. The hospital has wifi so I'll just bring my ipad and headphones and hang out in my comfy pants watching Netflix until they set me free

When is your surgery? & I am sorry that no one is close to help you but live up the 24/7 service lol

[Mania 128]

My surgeon said that I would be going home the same day as my surgery. I asked him to keep me overnight as my surgery was at a hospital that was over 1.5 hours away and my wife was not comfortable driving in the area. He said that it was no problem. We stayed overnight and was dismissed the next day. Fortunately I have had an exceptional post-op experience.