Hi everyone, just trying to sort out accommodation for my husband whilst I am in hospital.

My Surgeon said I would be in hospital one to five days after the operation.

I just wanted to see what most people did and also, how long after your operation can you drive?

Thanks in advance

I went in for my surgery last Tuesday, and was home Thursday evening. Today was my first day driving and back to work.

Got to the hospital at 1 pm Monday, had the sleeve at 3:30, was home at 11:30 the following day. Had no pain, took one dose of pain med when I got home, and drove to the grocery store the next day. I felt absolutely great. I was shopping at the mall 5 days later. I am 67.

I had my surgery early on a Wednesday and was home by Thursday evening.

5 days for a sleeve?

I did great with the sleeve, but I was in the hospital for 2 days. My surgeon tries for 3 days--I guess to make sure that you don't have complications.

I did great with the sleeve, but I was in the hospital for 2 days. My surgeon tries for 3 days--I guess to make sure that you don't have complications.

I am more worried about getting MRSA, Staph or God knows what else being in the hospital 2-3 days. Our surgeon agreed and keeps his patients a minimum period. The ER is available if you have complications.

My procedure will likely be outpatient unless there's an issue. Dr. Clark is the only surgeon I've seen do outpatient sleeves, though.

@@nikkisue I have my sleeve done September 8th as a outpatient procedure. I should be home same day so long as no other complications come up as well.

Edited August 5, 201411 yr by HalloweenBaby24