I was wondering if the lap band surgery is an out patient surgery or do you have to be admitted to the hospital for a few days.

I have United Health and was required to stay overnight. On top of it I was the first person that day that got surgery. I wasn't sure until right after the surgery was done that I was staying the night. Talk about not being prepared. But it was worth it to me, as a mom of 3 kiddos.....it gave me the chance to relax, get my pain meds and not worry about the house, kids, etc.

The nurse/dr's said I had to stay if I wanted my insurance to pay for it, as well. No big deal.

My insurance approved it as inpatient, but my doc really said I could've gone home that day. I'm SO GLAD I stayed!! I had someone giving me pain meds and I was able to actually rest (again I have 2 small kids too LOL). I love the heck out of them, but I would've had lots more explaining to do had I come home the same day. I was discharged and on the way home by 9 am the next morning anyway.

I had 3 procedures done when I got my band. My surgeon usually sends people home later in the day rather then have them stay overnight but I had to stay because of my circumstance. it really depends on how you are doing, your surgeon's recommendations and what your insurance will allow.

Whether or not you have to stay depends on your insurance and your physician's preference. For me, both required an overnight stay, and I am so glad they did. I was there about 36 hours, and honestly, I think I probably should have stayed a second night when I was offered the chance. I was in a lot of pain, and needed so much help. But I missed my little one (who is 4) and I wanted to go home. But at home, there isn't the help that there is at the hospital, and the pain meds don't work as fast! So if you are given the opportunity, stay overnight. Your kids might miss you, but you'll be so glad you did!