Hospital stays

[TippyToesX 30]

Because of my very demanding work schedule, I rarely have time to do anything! But I had a shortened shift so I was able to schedule my preadmission testing in. 26 days before the actual surgery date but... My hospital allows it.

Anyways, during the visit, I had some lab work down and other final tests. The last bit of the visit was an interview with a nurse.

She went over the basics and collected my information as one. One of the things she advised of kind of caught me off guard...

She explained that I would only be expected to stay the night of my surgery and most likely be discharged the next morning.

Is that normal?! Everywhere I've seen, everyone who has had the surgery stays at least 2 nights, unless there are complications that warrant a longer stay.

I don't mind going home early, I'm just concerned what if I don't do something right?! Or what if something goes wrong?!

How long was your hospital stay?

[JohnnyCakes 593]

well they won't let you go before it's completely safe, so don't worry about that.

complications from surgery aside... if you're young, with no comorbidities, there's no reason you shouldn't be on your feet and ready to go the next day.

my doc told me he'll probably keep me one night.

[TippyToesX 30]

well they won't let you go before it's completely safe, so don't worry about that.
complications from surgery aside... if you're young, with no comorbidities, there's no reason you shouldn't be on your feet and ready to go the next day.
my doc told me he'll probably keep me one night.

Thank you!

That makes me feel a little better.

I should know better. I'm just nervous.

[Joann454 1,329]

I was supposed to stay two but I was doing so well they let me go the next day. As long as you're drinking and pain is managed you should be released. I was so glad!

[JohnnyCakes 593]

20 hours ago, TippyToesX said:

Thank you!

That makes me feel a little better.

I should know better. I'm just nervous.

haha... i'm nervous too. i'm two weeks away!

all i know is that if they let me out after one night, that's a GOOD thing and i'll be thrilled. that means the surgery went very easy and well and nothing is wrong in the slightest. bass in the space means peace see ya later.

[TippyToesX 30]

haha... i'm nervous too. i'm two weeks away!
all i know is that if they let me out after one night, that's a GOOD thing and i'll be thrilled. that means the surgery went very easy and well and nothing is wrong in the slightest. bass in the space means peace see ya later.

Sigh... That's very true. I guess I'm just being paranoid!

Thank you both for talking some sense into me lol

I would love to be home and in my bed, I just don't want something to go wrong [emoji85]