How long should I expect to be in the hospital? I am scheduled for Dec 22 and was hoping to be home by Dec 24. Definately before Christmas anyway. What are the chances I will be home before then?

My doc said 3-4 days and I was in for 4 because I was SO Swollen and couldn't get my fluid in on day two so I had to stay all through day three and was relased on day 4! Monday for surgery, home on Thursday morning!

I was in for 2 days. My surgeon said I could go home after 1 day but recommended I stay 2. I was glad to go home. I found it easier at home to sleep and control my pain. I am glad I stayed 2 days though. I was ready to go home on day 2.

My doctor says two nights unless there is a complication. I am having my surgery on December 20 and I REALLY hope all goes well so I can be home for my kids for Christmas! Good luck with your surgery!

How long should I expect to be in the hospital? I am scheduled for Dec 22 and was hoping to be home by Dec 24. Definately before Christmas anyway. What are the chances I will be home before then?

I was sleeved on Dec 1st. I was up in my room and walking by 2 pm that day-I was first in surgery at 7 am. I walked the hallways every hour up and down 2 times. The next morning, I was allowed Clear liquids. Since I had been walking, I had no issues with naseua or gas pain. I was only approved for a one day stay with my insurance and I was released by 10 am to go home the next day.

Our nurses was very attentive and I got a pain shot every 4 hours, along with iv fluids with an antibiotic and an acid reducer. I did not take any additional pain meds that were ordered if needed. Walking was the big key in getting released as soon as I did.

I hope you have as easy time as I did. I also had an hiatal hernia repair and a liver biospy as well as being sleeved.

Good Luck.

My doctor says two nights unless there is a complication. I am having my surgery on December 20 and I REALLY hope all goes well so I can be home for my kids for Christmas! Good luck with your surgery!

Please keep in touch Becca. I would very much like to know about your journey, You will be 2 days ahead of me, Probabaly going home as I go in.Merry Christmas, My hope is you will get to enjoy the holiday with your children this year and many more to come.

Our hospital does 2 1/2 days for all bariatric surgeries

Please keep in touch Becca. I would very much like to know about your journey, You will be 2 days ahead of me, Probabaly going home as I go in.Merry Christmas, My hope is you will get to enjoy the holiday with your children this year and many more to come.

Hi there,

Due to some mix ups with the insurance, my surgery had to be moved until Dec. 27. I hope you are doing well! We will have a great 2011 and I can't wait to see where we are a year from now! : )