After viewing all of the post over the last several weeks one thing I am curious about is the length of stay in a medical facility after the sleeve procedure. So far the only thing I have determined is that it almost varies like crazy. I have seen post from folks that stayed two days in the hospital and I have seen post from folks that do out patient and are home the same day.
I guess it is like the pre/post diets and the lengths of surgery. It all varies.
My doctor told me to expect the following:
1. Pre surgery - he did not think I would need a special diet since my BMI was below 50 (~48) and did not have any other health concerns
2. Surgey - he said it would be out patient at a surgery center (near the hospital) and to expect about a 45 minute procedure
3. Post surgery - he said that for the first few days I would be on a clear liquid diet but that could change as I felt comfortable with it
I guess each doctor has his own thoughts on how things are / should be.
Out Patient vs Hospital Stay
in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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After viewing all of the post over the last several weeks one thing I am curious about is the length of stay in a medical facility after the sleeve procedure. So far the only thing I have determined is that it almost varies like crazy. I have seen post from folks that stayed two days in the hospital and I have seen post from folks that do out patient and are home the same day.
I guess it is like the pre/post diets and the lengths of surgery. It all varies.
My doctor told me to expect the following:
1. Pre surgery - he did not think I would need a special diet since my BMI was below 50 (~48) and did not have any other health concerns
2. Surgey - he said it would be out patient at a surgery center (near the hospital) and to expect about a 45 minute procedure
3. Post surgery - he said that for the first few days I would be on a clear liquid diet but that could change as I felt comfortable with it
I guess each doctor has his own thoughts on how things are / should be.