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I thought the usual duration of staying in the hospital is one to two days; but my doctor just told me a minimum of three days and up to five.

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Five seems long based on what people have posted here...,my sister was in the hospital for three days because she wasn't getting enough fluids in (the kept giving her vegetable broth as opposed to chicken and she just couldn't stomach it!!) so they kept her one extra day

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5 days here, but only because I had a VO2 issue. I also had a "going" issue and they wouldn't let me go until I could prove self responsibility in this area. If there were no issues, I should have gone home afternoon of the next day after surgery.

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Hi I was told 3 days and your release on the third day.

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I was there four days because of fluids...everyone is different... you may be released in 3, but he wants you to prepare for a possible 5... good luck!

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I stayed 2 days and 2 nites (the average for my dr). I was in a lot of pain so my dr offered 1 more nite but I just wanted to get home so I refused it.

3 days sounds good but 5 like alot for a average stay. Good luck with ur surgery!

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I'm going in this Fri and will be released Sunday morning pending my dr's approval.

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Sounds like it varies a lot... I stayed one night. Was released after lunch the day after surgery.

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I will be staying 4 nights (5days), that is standard with my doctor. I am happy with that.

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