My doctor has scheduled my surgery as a same day procedure, is this common? I had to switch surgeons due to insurance reasons and my old surgeon was keeping me over night but the new one isnt? Some input please......

It is not common but I went home the same day and my surgery didn't start until 1. As long as you can pee, drink and walk you should be fine. As always if something needs further monitoring they can always keep you. Good luck!

Edited January 20, 201412 yr by Mama Spike

I would not have been able to go home that day. Are you having a leak test? What does your post op diet plan look like?

I am pre-op/self-pay, the two surgeons and their respective surgical centers I am currently considering have both stated possible same day outpatient, assuming no surprises. They did say that if my BMI is 50 or higher that it would be in a hospital with at least one night (also more $$). My BMI is 48 or so...

Edited January 20, 201412 yr by SnohoGal98296

I do believe they are doing a leak test. My post op diet is clears for one week then I introduce food as I feel my body can handle it.

Both options for me include a leak test as well, both packages are nearly identical, all the pre- and post nutrition and medical plus support groups. It will come down the surgeon I am most comfortable with...

My cardiologist made the call. She wanted me monitored for two nights in the hospital. Still, one day would have been rough.