kristyn1975 0 Posted May 22, 2008 I am being banded on June 2nd! Im so excited! My surgery is scheduled for 11am. I was wondering if I will end up spending the night, or if i will go home later that day?? What have all of you done? How was the day of your surgreies?? Im happy and nervous all at the same time!:rolleyes2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildercrews 0 Posted May 22, 2008 I was banded at 8:30 am on April 14 and remained in the hospital 26 hours which is routine. Up to walk every 3-4 hours and had Clear liquids. If you vomited or had a fever, I was told they would not discharge me. Everything went well. The gas is HORRIBLE for the first 2 weeks post-op but it goes away particulary the more you walk it off. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tater 0 Posted May 22, 2008 Don't get too freaked out about the gas pain. I had absolutely none - so it's not a guarantee that you will have it. I was required to stay 24 hrs by my doctor, but everyone is different. I had a pretty easy experience, so let me know if you have any questions! :rolleyes2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahobbs 0 Posted May 22, 2008 I had surgery at 1 pm and got to go home at 8 pm the same day. Everyone is different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crishell 0 Posted May 22, 2008 It's different for different people.My insurance, Anthem BC/BS, required me to stay overnight for observation. Had the surgery around 11:00 that day. No beds available after my surgery so it was around 5:00 p.m. before I got in an actual room from the recovery room. That next morning, did some walking, had barium swallow, doc saw me around 9:00 a.m.and said I could go. Of course it was not that easy. The doc forgot to sign in all the right places and since it was a Saturday, they spent a half day trying to track her down because would not release me without all paperwork signed. Finally got to leave around 3:00 p.m. Looking back on it now, no regrets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shome 0 Posted May 22, 2008 Your Dr. should be able to tell you. I will be staying overnight, my surgery is June 17th. I can hardly wait!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lunabeane 2 Posted May 22, 2008 I had my surgery at 1pm on a Friday and was released at 6pm the following Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spacegirl37 4 Posted May 22, 2008 I had my surgery at 8:00 a.m on Feb. 12th, 2008, and was going to go home that same day but got sick from the Morphine. They ended up switching my meds to something else (can't remember the name) and I chose to stay the night. I was planning on going home the same day of surgery but I'm glad I stayed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kathystrick 3 Posted May 22, 2008 My doc requires an over night stay, but some do the surgery out patient. Check with your doctor so you will know what to expect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites