Gastric Bypass as an Outpatient

[FireWife81 10]

So, my Doctor's office kinda surprised me when they scheduled my surgery date. They told me date of Oct 3 and then come back on the 4th for a follow up. I was surprised because everything I have read has had gastric bypass as a two night stay.

Has anyone this?

If so, how long were you there before you were sent home?

What did you bring with you, other than comfy clothes?

[Tomo 1,196]

So, my Doctor's office kinda surprised me when they scheduled my surgery date. They told me date of Oct 3 and then come back on the 4th for a follow up. I was surprised because everything I have read has had gastric bypass as a two night stay.
Has anyone this?
If so, how long were you there before you were sent home?
What did you bring with you, other than comfy clothes?

I had a revision from vsg to rny and I stayed one night, sent home the next morning. About 24 hours in total. I had asked for outpatient because a few surgeons I talked to while shopping around said they do it outpatient but the surgeon I ultimately chose required one night stay.

[liveaboard15 1,293]

Omg heck no lol. I did the sleeve and i stayed overnight and i am glad i did. there i at least had an IV to keep me hydrated well and got meds thru my IV. For bypass people they typically stay 2 nights (At my hospital at least)

[Tomo 1,196]

Omg heck no lol. I did the sleeve and i stayed overnight and i am glad i did. there i at least had an IV to keep me hydrated well and got meds thru my IV. For bypass people they typically stay 2 nights (At my hospital at least)

When I had my vsg I had it done at 8 am and was out the door by 1 or 2 pm that day.

[liveaboard15 1,293]

2 hours ago, Tomo said:

When I had my vsg I had it done at 8 am and was out the door by 1 or 2 pm that day.

damn. quick quick quick. I like that i had my own private room in the hospital with nurses and doctors checking on me constantly and checking blood work and doing the blood thinner injections during my stay.

[BariBlonde 15]

4 hours ago, FireWife81 said:

So, my Doctor's office kinda surprised me when they scheduled my surgery date. They told me date of Oct 3 and then come back on the 4th for a follow up. I was surprised because everything I have read has had gastric bypass as a two night stay.

Has anyone this?

If so, how long were you there before you were sent home?

What did you bring with you, other than comfy clothes?

Hi - I stayed overnight night and was released the following afternoon. A friend of mine had RNY a few weeks ago and was released the same day. I believe her surgery was early in the morning, and she was released late afternoon/early evening. My overnight bag included the following: phone, charger, air pods, lip balm, face towelettes, feminine wipes, and deodorant for after surgery. Hope this helps and wishing you well!

[Tomo 1,196]

damn. quick quick quick. I like that i had my own private room in the hospital with nurses and doctors checking on me constantly and checking blood work and doing the blood thinner injections during my stay.

I actually think that you were safer in the long run. When I got my revision to rny, I inquired about having it done as an outpatient like the other surgeons in my area offered and my surgeon said no way lol. I felt much safer with him so I stuck with him in the end.

[Possum220 230]

I had and RNY done on the Monday afternoon. I was in lots of pain afterwards because they had to cut away adhesions and fix a hernia. I had four nights in. They can monitor you much better and give you the follow up medications if you are inpatient.

A good question to ask your surgeon or staff - What happens if there is a hitch? Maybe it will all go well and you will be okay. Do they send you home with pain killers? Do you live close to the hospital or not? Cant say that I would be happy to have a major operation (and this is) as an outpatient.

Edited September 11, 2022 by Possum220

[ShoppGirl 5,061]

I would just ask what they do to be sure you are ready to go home. They probably have specific criteria that you have to meet. I mean the dr should have the authority to just admit you if you aren’t ready to go home but make sure that they are at least flexible on that.