:help: Can you all shed some light on how long Post Surgery my stay will be in the Hospital? I was under the impression I would maybe be able to go Home that day? Am I dreaming here? And maybe a few of you would be able to tell me what I can expect as far as {{{Pain}}} goes? And what the Doctor usually gives you for pain, if any?

Thanks Rocko~~

many have it done on an outpatient basis, meaning in by 7:00 a.m out by 3 p.m., my insurance company is making me stay over night.. it is actually called a 23 hour observation period.

Pain is different for everyone, depends on your personal tolerance and the amount of gas pain if any that you may have...

I've already stocked up on the liquid ADULT strength tylenol...

I was able to home the same day--in at 7am out at 9pm ( I had some recovery delays) If you have the option to stay, then stay----if your body tells you to.

I am not banded yet, but was told to expect a four hour time from beginning to end. I hope I can walk outta there.

I was the same as Jacko....in and out like the beer store. Less than 24 hours I was home 4 hours away by car from the clinic I was banded at!

howdy!

i was banded exactly a month ago.

got there at seven, was in the car riding home by about noon.

I used GasX chewables to help expell gas, and privacy

I wanted left completely alone for at least four days. wasnt feeling completely okiedokie for seven, but by day 8 i was able to completely do just about anything. dr gave a perscription liquid pain med, tasted TERRIBLE but i didnt need it that much.

pain wasnt too horrible. just felt like i swallowed a football.

I had no port pain, no incision pain, i could (and was encouraged) to walk asap and walk as often as i can.

i really think that was key to alot...but if you read a lot on here youll see that it really is different for everyone.

GOOD LUCK!!!

I am not banded yet, but was told to expect a four hour time from beginning to end. I hope I can walk outta there.

Everyone's pain is different, but I doubt that. The surgery generally takes an hour, I was in recovery room for five hours before I was even able to be taken upstairs, due to pain. I left the next day in the afternoon, but could have stayed another day. I did walk out of the hospital, my surgeon had me walking laps around the wing every two hours till midnight. Prevents blood clots and promotes healing. Great when all you want to do is sleep.

Just remember that this is in fact major surgery and it is painfull. I went in expecting it to be a breeze and was blindsided.

Thank You All Very Very Much!

-Rocko-

Everyone's pain is different, but I doubt that. The surgery generally takes an hour, I was in recovery room for five hours before I was even able to be taken upstairs, due to pain. I left the next day in the afternoon, but could have stayed another day. I did walk out of the hospital, my surgeon had me walking laps around the wing every two hours till midnight. Prevents blood clots and promotes healing. Great when all you want to do is sleep.

Just remember that this is in fact major surgery and it is painfull. I went in expecting it to be a breeze and was blindsided.

I was blindsided too! aargh:faint:

Thank you all very, very much. Igreatly appreciate all of your info!

-Rocko-

I was banded on 2/22 I checked in at 6am and checked out at 2pm

the next day...I was in alot of pain the first few day and needed help

geting in and out of bed but by day five I was feeling much beter

I did no have any gas pain:clap2: like everyone else but I did stack

up on gasx strips. Today make 3 weeks since my surgery and I

am feeling great lost 25lbs so far so all and all it was worth it

thanks Rocko for asking the question and also Thank you everyone for your answer because I am thinking about having the surgery but was afraid that I will be in the hospital for a long time.

you guys are awsome

I was same day surgery, too. Surgery too about 1 hour.

Was sent home on lliquid Lortab (Vicodin). Needed it until the following day. Then it helped with the rib and shoulder pain later.

Doing great now, 3 weeks later.

Good luck, keep us informed how things go..............

I was banded 2 days ago. I had an overnight stay. Other than a little pain I feel great. Gas seems to be the only issue at this point. I do feel the gas in my upper left shoulder but nothing to bad. I just plan on taking it easy and returning to work in 2 days.

Good Luck!!

Wow Karlee,

You have done great!! What do you attribute to such a huge loss. A lot of bandsters don't seem to loose that much so soon. I am waiting for my approval. Hopefully my knees will hold out till then. We just had a major noreaster here in NH and it really made my knees unbearable. Happy St Patty's Day to all

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quote=Karlee;416120]I was banded on 2/22 I checked in at 6am and checked out at 2pm

the next day...I was in alot of pain the first few day and needed help

geting in and out of bed but by day five I was feeling much beter

I did no have any gas pain:clap2: like everyone else but I did stack

up on gasx strips. Today make 3 weeks since my surgery and I

am feeling great lost 25lbs so far so all and all it was worth it

It's going to depend on your insurance, and your doctor's preference. I was in at 6:45 and home by noon...and I live an hour from the surgery center!