Question:
How long is the hosptial stay for an Open RNY

   — cc_heil309 (posted on June 21, 2007)

June 21, 2007
Depending on your insurance and no complications...it's between 2-4 days. Each surgeon is different. If indeed you're on your way to the losing side...welcome.
   — purnellj

June 21, 2007
I had my open RNY on Monday and came home Thursday afternoon. I think it can also depend on any complications, thankfully I had none and my upper GI showed no leaks so I was able to go home. Good Luck!! If you have any questions , please let me know Peggy
   — peggypreston

June 21, 2007
had open rny on 5-3-7 was in for 5 days,,,no complications
   — mbk928959

June 22, 2007
Christy, many people who have open are in 2-4 days with no complications, but I think it may be closer to 5-7 days for an open. I personally would not be comfortable leaving the hospital with a huge incision in less than 5 days. Take your time in the hospital, it will prevent you from coming back for a cameo visit too soon! Take care, Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

June 22, 2007
I went in on a Wednesday morning and was home Friday evening. No complications and my surgery took 1 hr 45 min. Good Luck!
   — Patty.W

June 22, 2007
2-3 days mostly 2...the stay is not longer due to a cut, it is due to complications , your co morbities etc. Just because you want to stay longer does not fly, you must met criteria or the insurance will not allow that.
   — DonnaB.

June 22, 2007
I went in on Tuesday and had open and came home on Friday and another lady who was done on the same day right before mine had to stay till Saturday due to complications and she was done laparoscopic. So it all depends on each person and each surgeon. You can ask your dr for an estimate of time of stay. That is what I did and he told me if everything goes ok I could go home friday. I made plans with family to know if I could I would be going home on Friday but if not it may be Saturday. Wish you the best of luck. Teresa
   — Teresa Vaughn