Hey guys, did anyone feel like they were up to going home after the two nights in the hospital and one night at the hotel vs two nights at the hotel? I hate the idea of such a long flight so was thinking about getting a late flight on the night prior to my supposed check out...The late flight is the only direct flight to Miami and I could sleep so it wouldnt be as bad.

I could stay the two nights but I would still want to take the late flight out and I would have too much time to kill in San Diego :/ Anything interesting to do there?

I am sure that you could fly after one night. I did stay two nights and it did make a big difference. Just don't try to do too much. I have heard of others going to the San Diego zoo but that would be ALOT of walking and having had major surgery I personally wouldn't risk it. Best wishes with your surgery, hope all goes well.

That was a cause of concern for me before but actually I was fine to travel. I ended up getting stuck overnight in Dallas and had nothing I could eat. I would advise taking something with you just I case.

I had my surgery as an outpatient - in at 6:30 out at noon the same day.

I'm not sure I would have been ready to fly the next day, though. If it's direct, you're not going to be trying to get a connection...you may be OK.

And I agree with the above...pack shake mix, more than you need in case you get stuck somewhere.

Thanks guys, I will make sure to be prepared just in case. McButterpants, same day in and out? You're quite the soldier! That makes two hospital nights and one hotel night seem like a luxury!

I am sure that you could fly after one night. I did stay two nights and it did make a big difference. Just don't try to do too much. I have heard of others going to the San Diego zoo but that would be ALOT of walking and having had major surgery I personally wouldn't risk it. Best wishes with your surgery, hope all goes well.

Thanks Amazon, The zoo would not interest me in the least! So the extra night made a big difference for you. Thanks for sharing!

I think it is just a precaution. I went home two days early and I'm healing so well I cannot believe it. I do better on my own turf. Go for it if you feel up to it. Wear your compression hose on the flight and keep that body moving.

Thanks guys, I will make sure to be prepared just in case. McButterpants, same day in and out? You're quite the soldier! That makes two hospital nights and one hotel night seem like a luxury!

I was nervous about that at first since so many doctor's require a multiple day visit. I was self-pay so I traveled to Las Vegas and we rented a condo. It was much nicer to recover in the comfort of the condo and having my husband there really watching me. As California Kelly mentions above - I do better on my "home turf"...it wasn't home, but much better than the hospital!

We stayed a whole week after surgery because I'm a nervous Nellie - that was overkill, but there's worse places to spend 10 days than Vegas, right?

You will be surprised at how quickly you start to recover. I was up and walking around the halls about 20 minutes after I left recovery. Walking was the best thing for me and I think it helped me recover faster.

Best of luck!