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[Boonie mama 2]

Hi!

I am scheduled to undergo outpatient gastric sleeve on 7/20/17. I have been a yo-yoer for as long as I can remember. I'm done. I'm ready to be healthy! I am a little worried about going home same day. Does anyone have any experience with this?

[hmills653 365]

just had my surgery 5/31. I would not have felt up to going home that day. I actually stayed 2 nights in the hospital but everyone is different. Do you have to go the next day for a leak test or will they do it before you go home?

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[Mynewlife4me 8]

I stayed over night and was a little iffy going then but was happy once I got home in my own bed. Def wouldn't have been comfortable going home same day

[Boonie mama 2]

They said they would do the leak test before I go home. They did say they would monitor me and if they didn't feel I was ready they would keep me. Still a little scary.

[hmills653 365]

I stayed over night and was a little iffy going then but was happy once I got home in my own bed. Def wouldn't have been comfortable going home same day

Good. Yeah, it's nice to be home. Make sure you get your fluids in. I'm still not sleeping right which is why I'm on here at 4 am but first nightI got a full 5 hrs before the shoulder pain woke me up to go sit up on the couch so I'm not complaining to much. Can't wait for this drain to come out, when I went to the bathroom this morning without my abdominal binder it felt likeI tore a stitch from my drain. The dressing got all wet but I must've pulled on the stitch.The hardest part I had initially was getting in enough fluids and you really have to push yourself. If you can't then make sure you keep your surgeon updated so you don't get dehydrated. Good luck!

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[AmandaWho 158]

Hi!
I am scheduled to undergo outpatient gastric sleeve on 7/20/17. I have been a yo-yoer for as long as I can remember. I'm done. I'm ready to be healthy! I am a little worried about going home same day. Does anyone have any experience with this?

I went home the next day. Hey had to do a barium swallow the next morning to make sure there were no issues and that I could tolerate swallowing. I'd ask your doctor about staying over. They may do the swallow test the same day though. Every dr is different.

[CharlyScott 37]

My surgery was yesterday and to be honest I'm ready to go home. I still have pain and the nausea but I can't believe how good I feel.


I am excited and committed to my new life and better health.