Another St. Vincents question...

I have been told that those having the open proceedure stay in the hospital for four days and I was also told three days. Sooooo If I am having the surgery on Tuesday, will be released on Thur or Fri? I can't get a straight answer from anyone at CCBS Jen post-op

I would say Friday! I had surgery on a Monday and went home Thursday

Hello Jen, Most bariatric surgery patients stay in the hospital for 3 days, sooo if you went in on a Tuesday, you would be discharged by noon on Friday. Good Luck and Take Care and walk, walk walk

Thanks ladies for your replies. I only ask because some hospitals count day differently. For instance the hospital that I had my last children at said I would be in the hospital for four days... and they counted this way Friday - the day of my c-section, One day Sat - Two days Sun - Three days Mon - Four days. Instead of counting like this. From Friday to Saturday - One day (as in a full 24 hrs passing) Sat - Sun - Two days Sun - Mon - Three days Mon - Tue - Four days See the difference? So even being released from the hospital in four days can mean TWO different things! It was very frustrating the last time that happened because I wasn't expecting to be discharged so soon and was unprepared

Hello Jen, I think you would be released on Friday as long as everything looks good.....I had surgery on Thursday and I was discharged on Sunday. Good Luck and Take care, ROGER Open RNY 4-22-04 -29 lbs

Hi Jen, I know it is confusing. I felt like I could not get a straight answer until I finally asked the gal, "Ok, my surgery is on Tuesday, what day do I go home?" So, yes Jen, if your surgery is on Tuesday, you will be discharged on Friday. Best of luck at St. V's. You will get great care there. Kathy

Well, I had my surgery there on a Wed. and was going to be sent home on Friday, but was running a temp..so they kept me until Saturday. This was just last month..but it was my understanding I'd be in 2-3 days AFTER my surgery day, and I was! Good Luck!