Hospital stay?

Do hospitals allow someone to stay with you overnight for the time you are there? I'm really nervous about being alone overnight because I have terrible anxiety. 

Yes - most allow one overnight guest 

They'll be happy to provide you with a sleep aid which will keep you from worrying about being alone!

As long as you are in a private room, they usually do.

You should ask -- my hospital has 24-hour visiting -- and chairs next to each bedside.

Your 'guest' may not be comfortable, but they will probably be allowed to stay.

Some places have nice recliners that make the extra person able to get some sleep -- but don't expect that in a hospital that anyone who is unmedicated is going to get a good night's sleep.

Personally, I had an out-patient procedure, but if I were going to be in overnight, I would have my ipod available to calm myself and entertain myself if I could not sleep.

Best of luck!!

I would think so. My hospital has Murphy beds in each room and encourage family/friend to stay with the patient. They say it promotes a quicker recovery.

You are never alone.  The nurses wake you up hourly to check this and that, take your vitals, etc. 

I shared a room with another WLS patient that had her surgery the same day as me and my husband was allowed to stay with me in the bed/chair thing they had (I have really bad anxiety about being in a strange place without him).  I am pretty sure he slept some of the night in the main waiting room cause I was in and out of it while we were there.

In my hospital we each get our own private room. We don't share with other patients. There is a tv and room for someone to sleep and bathroom with shower. I'm sure someone can stay with you 

My hospital allowed one overnight visitor, and a recliner/bed combo was provided in the room.  Visitors could request pillows and blankets.  All the rooms in the hospital are private.