GeorgiaThin 22 Posted August 23, 2016 I'm self pay and having my sleeve done at a surgery center next Wednesday 8/31. My surgery is at 7:30 am. The coordinator today said I could stay overnight for an extra $700. For those who are past surgery what would you do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futurefeatherweight 64 Posted August 23, 2016 I would pay for the overnight stay because it is difficult to predict how you are going to feel after surgery. Some people have a lot of nausea and pain. I had an easy recovery but according to my nurse, about half of her patients have a really rough time the first few days. It would stink to be discharged before you were ready to go and it is nice to have a nurse come in and help you get up and down the first time and answer questions about what to expect post op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr-Patient 830 Posted August 23, 2016 I was done as an outpatient, and did fine. If you have few medical problems, you should be okay. If you do, or have looooow pain tolerance, then... Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnGraySmiley 88 Posted August 23, 2016 I initially told my physician's office I was interested in going home the day of surgery as well. I changed my mind the more I thought about it and I'm glad I did. I felt so bad, they kept me an extra day. The pain was too much for me to focus on walking and sipping Water. So I went from "send me home day of surgery" to just let me rest so I can go home. Day after surgery was 10x better. Sent from my SCH-I535 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chycky 671 Posted August 23, 2016 I knew I wanted to be out quick and I was out with one night but even if offered or had to pay I would stay the one night for sleep and safety. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TiredOfMyself 141 Posted August 23, 2016 I have 3 kids at home, 1 who gets up 2-7 times a night, I'm staying as long as they let me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoExcited101 190 Posted August 24, 2016 I have 3 kids at home, 1 who gets up 2-7 times a night, I'm staying as long as they let me. Lol Sent from my LGMS550 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted August 24, 2016 I think it is going to depend on how you feel. My surgery was outpatient but that included a night in the hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites