I am new to this forum as of tonight
I had VSG. I was in the hospital for about 36 hours total. (Surgery bright and early on Thursday morning and I was released on Friday evening.)
After waiting in the morning I was taken back for surgery. I got an IV and was put out. I woke up in recovery and was moved to a room for the rest of my stay. I walked as much as I could. I couldn't drin****il I'd had my barium swallow leak test the next morning, but I got wet swabs for my very dry mouth.
After the leak test, I was allowed liquids and taken off all the IVs. I kept walking as much as I could and started sipping as much as possible as well.
Then I went home and resumed walking and sipping.
Overall, the whole process was really easy!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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Hi @David. As others have said your stay will be variable. In my case (RnY) I had surgery in the morning, and I was ready to go home that afternoon. They kindly requested I stay the night though. There are things you can do to make the stay easier. For example, do a great job on your pre-surgery diet then walk, walk, walk and sip, sip sip.
Depends on the surgery and your general health. I was banded and was cleared to leave the hospital 4 hours post-op,
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Hello & Welcome to the forum.
The hospital stay really varies on the type of surgery & how well you recuperate afterwards. I had the VSG. I was in on a Friday & out by Sunday, no complications. At the time I had to wait to do a leak test the next day b4 I could start drinking liquids, I didn't drink enough so I had to stay an extra night, but I really needed it. I was very, very tired, but by the time Sunday came around I was good to go & I couldn't wait to go home!
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another.
T-Rebel
Welcome 
I had VSG surgery on Thursday and was discharged Saturday morning. The pain was minimal and I didn't take pain meds once I was home.
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You didn't mention what surgery type you are researching and or having. May we suggest you post on the forum for your surgery type to reach out to those that are having the same surgery as you.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)
We look forward to your updates
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