Can some people let me know how long you were in the Hospital?

[sug7768 5]

Tomorrow, I am finally having my Sleeve put in & Hiatal Hernia repaired. My Insurance requires an overnight stay. But, really curious how many people left the next day or had to stay longer and why. Thanks!

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[njgal 535]

I was braced to be outpatient, leave the same day. I ended up staying two nights with the blessings of my doctors because the gas pain subsequent to surgery was so severe that overall crappiness ensued.
All good now.

[eden30 111]

I have to stay in 2 nights. I’m happy with this as I think it’s appropriate and safe. I know people have done really well with day surgery but gawd I’ve seen too many complications in my career to be happy with that.

[Heather S 17]

1 night for me. Had surgery 10/20. So 3 days now

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[KarenOR 180]

I had to stay for 2 nights but stayed a 3rd because it was quiet compared to my house with kids [emoji12] plus, I had such bad acid that I could barely drink.

[KarenOR 180]

I should add, I cannot even fathom it as outpatient. Between the leak test and all the other stuff. I would be terrified to be home., having an adjustable bed was excellent.

[sug7768 5]

Great. Thank you everyone for letting me know. I feel like Im better prepared. Heading out in an hour for the Hospital. Happy beyond words! See you guys on the other side.

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[aceupmysleeve 1]

I stayed 2 nights. My doctor would have let me go after the 1st night but I had a tough time with nausea. Then the rounding resident didn’t advance my diet on morning 1, and by mid afternoon when my doctor came in, I still hadn’t proved I could keep anything down. So I stayed an extra night.
It was a trade off. I would have been far more comfortable at home. I would’ve slept and rested better without people constantly rounding in my room. However there was a payoff. The nurses kept me on a strict schedule of taking different antiemetics and made me a list of mini goals (walking laps in the hall, drinking so many ounces an hour) and I would check them off when completed. It was helpful to be accountable for doing those things.