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My doctor has me slotted to stay 2 nights in the hospital, surgery on Tuesday and leave on Thursday. Is this normal? I see where a lot of folks seem to get out the next day.

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My surgery is Dec 17 and I will be in Tijuana 4 nights. Nights 2 and 3 are in the hospital. 1 and 4 at hotel. Is that what you are doing? Maybe the 1 nighters are in the US?

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The surgeon/hospital program I am using in Maryland estimates 2.25 days in the hospital.

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My insurance approved five days, but I was in on Monday morning and out on Wednesday evening.

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I had my surgery this past Tuesday morning and was released yesterday. Honestly, I would have loved another day in the hospital. My large incision is pretty painful and I have trouble getting myself up off my couch or bed, I miss the hospital bed that would sit me up!

I do understand why people want to get home ASAP, I'm happy to be home, I just miss being taken care of lol.

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My doc said I could go home the next day. I was doing really well except I was very groggy due to morphine. Since I live 5 hours away and we had to drive home, I decided to stay another night.

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I had surgery on a Wednesday and was released around noon the next day. They woke me up at 5 am Thursday to walk, start drinking my Water, and get my discharge instructions. I was so completely tired and out of it that I would have loved another day in the hospital. I did okay being at home but it would have been nice if they let me relax a bit instead of rushing me out. I think they did this because my insurance covered 90% of an "outpatient" procedure (which is less than 24 hour stay) and only 70% of an "inpatient" procedure which is more than a 24 hour stay. So, in hindsight I'm glad I didn't have to pay extra.

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Thanks for all of the replies. My surgery is being done in North Carolina and I guess that I will just enjoy the stay. I'll pretend like I'm away on vacation!

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My surgery was on a Tuesday and I went home on Thursday. I was thankful to be in the hospital during that time. By Thursday morning I was ready to go. I was discharged around 1pm.

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Thanks for all of the replies. My surgery is being done in North Carolina and I guess that I will just enjoy the stay. I'll pretend like I'm away on vacation!

Believe me when I tell you, a hospital stay is nothing like a vacation. Noisy!

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If you arrive for surgery on day 1, you will be discharged about the same time on day 3, barring any complications. Day 2 is generally pretty uncomfortable, but by the beginning of day 3 you should be feeling great. Don't know about Mexico.

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Normal. Surgery on Monday the 14th. Doc told me I will stay 2 nights.

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My surgery was Monday around 1100 and I was discharged Tuesday at 1845. I was asked by my physician what would make me comfortable--I was definitely ready to be in the comfort of my own home. I am also a RN, so I have no desire to be admitted in the hospital longer than necessary. Ultimately, your MD should do what's best for you.

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Standard is one unless you have complications of you can't handle the fluids. I couldn't handle the required amount of 4oz an hour, so they bargained w: me to stay another night. Trust me you might need it, even if it's just to sleep & recover!!

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