How long were you...

Dozy · October 21, 2007

I'm wondering if age has anything to do with the fact that some of you were in and out on the same day.

I'm 48 and was in for 1 night. I passed a stress test. I don't have any other problems, like diabetes or high-blood pressure. I was told that 1-night was standard policy. I didn't ask anything further.

Plus, the next day, I had a barium x-ray (Yuck!!!) After that went OK, I was good to go.

WASaBubbleButt · October 21, 2007

I'm wondering if age has anything to do with the fact that some of you were in and out on the same day.

Nope, nothing to do with age regarding hospital stay in the case of my doc. My doc is a Mexican doc and verrrry conservative. Almost to the point of annoying at times but in all fairness, that's one reason I chose him.

His is standard, everyone is two nights and three days inpatient. However, if you are driving and not flying, can eat (drink) two full meals, have the barium swallow, feel well, and have no complications he will discharge you a day early.