Overnight Hospital stay?

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

My surgeon doesn't have you stay overnight unless there are problems. I was happier at home in my own bed, for sure.

My surgeon also anchors the band in place with sutures to prevent slipping. I don't think all doctors do this, but I'm really not sure.

[pvgrl 0]

Tictac, I am scheduled for 8/31/09. I work on a medical team w/no less than 15 nurses and 3 MDs-they ALL have told me that the overnite is great b/c they can keep an eye on you. My surgeon requires this, when I starte this whole process 7 months ago, I was teriified of staying over nite b/c I have never had ANY kind of medical procedure. Now, I'm over it and and happy that I will have this extra time w/the medical staff(if I need it). Don't get me wrong, I can't wait to get the *&^ home to my own bed. In short-I totally understand your thoughts on this. Good luck and keep me posted...

[NurseMelly 0]

I had an overnight stay and was so happy about it. PCA pump with Dilaudid = happiness. Plus, I have 2 young children. I was able to just sleep after my surgery without disturbances so that was nice.

[Hel 0]

I'm another one that was required to have an overnight stay. I'm glad I did, I felt that (as many have already said) if there were any problems early on, I was better off right there in the hospital (which is a 2 hour drive from home). Fortunately, no problems, but I also got to ask questions and get advice from the nursing staff, which was great.

[NJMOMof2 17]

I stayed overnight and It was the BEST thing I could have done. If your insurance covers it, do it for yourself. You are nice and propped up in a hospital bed, you have the IV to keep you hydrated and have better pain management. I didn't have any complications, but I felt better being in the hospital in case I did. Since I have small children, it was like a mini vacation!!

[FailureIsntAnOption 0]

My surgeon keeps his patients two nights in the hospital.

[Lady Lap Band 71]

I stayed overnight. When I mentioned to my doctor that I was reading about A LOT of people who did not have to stay overnight, he thought that was crazy!!!

[DianaG 0]

My surgeon told me that he was going to keep me overnight (I live 2 hrs from the hospital on a dirt road!). Good thing he had planned on it, because he ended up keeping me 3 nights due to some complications.

I agree with others, if you can stay, do it!!!