How long were you in the hospital when you were banded?

Angeldarling I was actually in the hospital a little less than 24 hours, which included an overnight.

I entered the OR at 7 am and went back home at 6 pm

I stayed overnight but slightly less than 24 hrs. Im so glad that my Dr. did require the stay. I just felt like they did everthing to make sure I was ok before releasing me. Every couple of hours someone was in my room checking my vitals, making me walk and sitting up these little 1 oz cups of water to make sure that I was drinking. I brought the cups home and they really help to remind me to drink. The goal is to drink 6 cups every hour that you are awoke. Im still having trouble getting in all 64 oz though.

I was in hospital 2 nights was wonderful could of went home very easily after one night. Glad my doc does the 2 days. wonderful wonderful!

I went in under the assumption that I would be staying 1 night. Spiked a fever 101.7 and doc wanted to be on safe side and kept me till next day. Otherwise could have went home as no pain nor need of pain meds. Took antibiotic and tylenol and was good to go.

I had to stay overnight. My dr. come in at midnight to visit me and hold my hand. The nurses and the care I received was wonderful.

I had to stay overnight for insurance purposes. Actually stayed about 30 hrs because my bladder didn't want to put out any urine so I also had to wait for that to happen.

Myrna

Hummmm, I'm feeling a little deprived of staying overnight. I went into surgery at 9:40 a.m. and sent out the door by 3:00 p.m. But, when it was all said and done, I was very glad to be home and in my own bed.

Melissa Lea

I was supposed to be over night, but ended up in for two. My heart rate and blood pressure wouldn't come back up after surgery and I was very nausious (sp?). Since I live 45 mins from the hospital, the surgeon felt I should stay another night...glad I did...I would have been fine, but it gave me peace of mind to know I was in the right place if a complication arose. Got home last night and feel pretty darn good today!

I ended up having to stay 5 nights. I picked up a lovely little stomach virus so i wasn't able to go home until i could keep down liquids. It was so boring but all the nurses were great.

I was in at 5:30am and was on my way home by 11:30am. I was up and walking 1 hour after the band was placed. I just wanted to get home. the more moble I was the quicker they said I could go home!!!!

I went into day surgery at 7 am and was home and on lap band talk by noon.

Thank you for all of your responses! I am hoping to be in and out in the same day. My surgery is 3 weeks from today! Congrats to everyone on getting the lap-band. You are all an inspiration to me.

I have to be at the surgery center at 0600, surgery at 0730, and they are saying I should be out before noon. I hope so!

Yesterday I had to be at the surgery center by 9:00 for the procedure at 10:00. I think we left to head home around 12:30.