Hospital stay

Hi all, I am excited to tell you that I am ONE WEEK away from surgery! Eek!

I wondered if a few people could tell me how long they were in the hospital after surgery...

I had been told by the office it would be just under 1 day, but I am reading the materials they sent home with me and see that it says 2 days. Assuming all goes according to plan, what is typical?

Thanks!

I went in at 5:00 a.m. and was home by 4:00 p.m. same day.  No problems.  Good luck. I know you are nervous but it will be wonderful.

 

For me I was in and out in 8 hours. My girlfriend was in and out in 4 hours.


It mostly depends if (A) there are any complications (B) if it's done "open" or Laparoscopic

I was out in 23 hours. I think it depends on your Dr., your condition, the hospitals policies and your insurance. My Dr. has a mandatory 23 hour minumum stay for laproscopic. If it turned out to be an open, due to unforseen issues, then I would have had to stay longer. I would say your office has the right info.

i was there at 6am, surgery at 9:30am, and was out by 12pm

 My surgery was at 3 PM and I could have gone home the same day but due to being dehydrated I stayed one night.  I am glad I stayed for the fluids, drugs and an adjustable bed!  The nurses were great about leaving me alone so I could sleep.

My surgery was scheduled for 9:30am, but as usual, the schedule was running behind. I was wheeled back to the OR at 11am and I was discharged home and in my car at 3:30pm.

I was just banded on 10/16.  My surgery was at 10am and I was home at 3pm.  It was much easier than I expected.  5 days later, I feel great!

I hope it went well and wish you a speedy recovery!

Was wondering how it went for you.  I will be in overnight and home the next day after they check placement of the band.  Hope you're doing fine.  One week for me..........................