Considering lap band - length of stay question

I'm considering Dr. Hess @ Boston Medical Center. I'm curious as to how long the post-op stays were. Has anyone not had general anesthesia? (spinal?) Has anyone been discharged the same day as surgery? Thanks for your help!

Dawn, I'm in the western part of the state so I can only tell you what I was told. The lap-band is a day stay surgery around here. I had RNY so I was in for 2 days and I, of course, did had general anesthesia. The surgeon should be able to answer all your questions when you go in for a consultation. Good luck! Blessings, Kim

Hi, Had mine done at BIDMC and as far as I know everyone uses general anesthesia. My surgery was in the early afternoon and required a one night stay (they do a barium swallow the next day to check for placement and leaks). I was released to go home about 28 hours after surgery. Good luck, Lynn Banded 9/12/05 300/212/140

I had my band done on June 22nd at UMass Memorial - it would have been day surgery but I have sleep apnea and this requires an overnight stay. I was out by noon the next day and back to work on Monday morning. It wasn't bad at all.

I had my surgery in the early a.m. and was discharged around 5 that afternoon..only because I had alot of nausea and the doc wanted to make sure I was going to stop before I'd leave. I was put under general anesthesia..I think most if not all patients are. Good luck to you and take care. Cathy

Dawn am in the process of getting lap band surgery... date scheduled for 9/6... love Dr Hess met with him quite a few times and very very approachable... great staff... so far everything seems to be going well... they like to keep you at least overnite to be sure everything is ok... I will let you know how I make out..... I started this process about 6 mos ago and he is very thorough and I feel very comfortable doing the lap band as opposed to the bypass... good luck and I will keep y ou posted as to my progress.