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That's great to her, Sue. I hope everyone's goes as well!

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I stayed two nights. Normal stay is one night, but my surgery was late in the day, finished at 5pm, so they kept me the extra night just to be sure. I went home at noon after the 2nd night.

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I've gotten sleeved on the 6/12 and plans were I would go home as of Friday' date=' but they are keeping me till tomorrow- hopefully I can go home tomorrow.. I've been having pain mostly where my drain is. And I had a bad cause of nausea I'm still only on 60mL of Clear Liquids :(

I'm wandering how many of you have had such elongated stays? My nurses won't say much as far as what is normal, just that it is different from person to person.[/quote']

I was sleeved on the 12 (wednesday) as well....I was home Thursday night

How did your swallow test go?? That maybe why they kept you

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In Australia you have to stay 4 nights no food or drink just the drip to keep you hydrated

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I was sleeved in the morning and was back to the hotel by supper. I had mine done I. TJ, Mexico. I'm glad I didn't have to spend much time in the hospital.

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I was sleeved May 22nd 2012 at 7am and by 1:00 i was in my house laying in my bed and everything was great!!!

I lost 30 pounds already!! :)

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Was sleeved Tuesday the 11th and went home Thursday. I did have alot of pain around the drain tube area but it immediately went away when they removed the tube.

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I was out within 48 hours my doc keeps u for 2 days till u pass the leak test

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I was sleeved around 5pm on Friday 5/24 and left the hospital by 5pm on Saturday 5/25. No complications or pain. Never did take any pain medication in the hospital or at home and did take nausea medication right before I left to go home just in case for the car ride....

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Hey guys, thanks for all the replies.. I finally was discharged on Sunday around 4pm. I've been mostly okay, a lot of soreness though only seem I am able to eat is Soup without feeling sick..

What did you guys feel sat best with you to eat post op? sugar free Jello and pudding makes me sick :(

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I was sleeved may 21 in Sweden. I stayed 2 nights at the clinic. Day one post op I felt discomfort but no pain. I have had nothing but smooth sailing this past month. I have more energy, my mood is much better as I know I am on a great journey to health and wellbeing. I horsebackride almost everyday and I am enjoying life. i am so happy I found this surgery. Here in Sweden only gastric bypass is done by hospitals so I went to a private clinic and paid out of pocket. Best money ever spent. I have lost 15 lbs which is more than I have ever lost in that short period of time before.

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