How long was your hospital stay?

[Angie74 170]

Surgery is tomorrow morning and I'm trying to figure out how long I will have to be in the hospital the doctor says one to two days but I'd like to really get home to my kids how long were your hospital stays? and did u wish u had stayed longer?

[libby43 136]

I was in for one night and really wanted to go home. My surgery was very easy for me no problems, but everyone is different.

[ssflbelle 829]

I went in on a Tuesday at 11 am surgery started around 1 pm was wheeled into my private room at 6 pm. Left before noon on Thursday. The Dr was looking at me leaving on Wednesday. But I had 3 procedures so Wed I was still pretty weak as when they helped me to the bathroom I didn't have the strength to get up off the toilet. They called for a PT with a lift belt. The PT and 2 really thin nurses helped me up. When the Dr was told that had happened he oked another day. By Thursday I was anxious to get home.

[bikrchk 1,313]

I was first in on a Monday morning and released by noon the next day.

[amandastearns 79]

My surgeon was ready for me to go home after one night in the hospital but I couldn't get down the required liquid. Ended up staying two nights in the hospital. I felt like it was necessary because of the risk of dehydration. My pain was fine and I could move well. List to your body. Don't force down liquid or over do yourself. You'll get home when you're ready! Best of luck tomorrow!

[sbg224 318]

I stayed 2 nights and felt like I needed it, mostly because of the anesthesia. Felt exhausted and sleepy most of the time there. 3rd day was ready to get in my own bed. Was discomfort but no pain, used gasx and pepcid. Only 1 dose of narcotics after getting home for a terrible headache. Good luck, don't rush it, as you have those IV fluids to keep you hydrated while you are there.

[Catmom4 149]

I only stayed 1 night. Less than 24 hours

[Angie74 170]

Ok thank you all, so 1 to 2 days is standard, they just moved my surgery up to 5:45 a.m. tomorrow now

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[DaisyAmy 561]

I bet you'll be ready to go the next day. My surgery was around 11 and I didn't get into my room until after 4. I was itching to go the next day. Was home by 2.

[cindikevin2 44]

I was 5 pm Monday and went home Wednesday. I think the dilaudid in my pca was causing nausea and kept me there an extra day.

[kalea_04 14]

I went into surgery at 3:30pm and was released at 11pm that same night. For sleeve, my doctor prefers patients to go home the same day if possible. My surgery went well with no complications so I was released the same day. Every doc/surgery is different. I have a 3 year old at home and it was nice to be home but I had family helping my husband with him for a couple of days while my husband took care of me. Good luck!!

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[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

26 hours. I wanted out of there as fast as possible. I walked all night and the next day when I got my the okay to eat, I attacked it with all the gusto I could find, which wasn't much. i have to be able to get a decent amount of my tray down to leave.

The other people that had surgery on my floor were in bed the whole time, they never got up and walked. They complained about their pain the whole time. I wouldn't have been able to sleep well anyway. I could have stayed another night if I wanted to but I pushed to get out ASAP.

If you have kids, I would probably stay in the hospital longer, unless they will really let you rest at home. You need the rest, even though you feel good, it is still major surgery.

Edited February 22, 2016 by OutsideMatchInside

[JeffVII 1]

i stood 3 days should've been 2 but my heart rate was bit high so they were concerned and had to stay an extra day.

[TheStruggleIsReal 18]

I was only supposed to stay 1 night but requested and extra night on an IV and Vitamins because I knew I was not going to drink enough to stay hydrated. Best decision!

[Susan66 128]

How are you Angie?