How long is the hospital stay?

[not.one.to.wait 0]

I am an Aussie girl and I am having my first appointment in two weeks with the nurse and doctor in preparation for LB surgery. I have decided this is something I want to keep quiet as this is for me and no one else. I have told my partner and he is supportive. How long should I expect to have to take off work? How long is the usual hospital stay? then recovery time?

I can't wait! I have been considering this for a couple of years and am ready to go! I Hope i dont have to wait too long until I am booked in to surgery!

[Dave01 0]

Congrats on your decision.Most people are in and out the same day. At the most, you may be there overnight for observation.

Depending on what you do for work, I have seen people go back in 5 days. Mine is much longer since I work offshore on a boat and cant easily get off in case of emergency. You can be up and moving the same day, in fact, they encourage it to help in healing

Good Luck....Dave

[babs0101 1]

I am scheduled to be banded on Friday, the 5th. I plan to be back at work on Monday the 8th, Tuesday at the latest. But I do accounting for a living, so sitting at my desk pushing a pencil will not be very difficult. And if I need to, I can go home early. I live very close to work so it's only a few minutes away.

[Wheetsin 714]

My hospital stay was about 4 hours. I had surgery on a Wed, went shopping (leaned on the cart) Friday, out of town car trip Sat, worked Mon.

[wannabthin 0]

As far as how long you would stay in the hosipital depends on your Dr. I had my surgery on a Friday and was released from the clinic on Saturday & I went shopping Saturday afternoon for a few hours. I returned to work on Tuesday, but I could have returned on Monday.

[Ariel 1]

Well it can range from a few hours to a few days. I ended up with a stomach virus so I had to stay for 5 days. Just my luck stomach virus and surgery in one swoop.

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

My doc is standard for everyone, two nights and three days inpatient.