My doctor has me slotted to stay 2 nights in the hospital, surgery on Tuesday and leave on Thursday. Is this normal? I see where a lot of folks seem to get out the next day.

Mine will be the same, in Tuesday morning, out Thursday

My surgery is Dec 17 and I will be in Tijuana 4 nights. Nights 2 and 3 are in the hospital. 1 and 4 at hotel. Is that what you are doing? Maybe the 1 nighters are in the US?

The surgeon/hospital program I am using in Maryland estimates 2.25 days in the hospital.

My insurance approved five days, but I was in on Monday morning and out on Wednesday evening.

I had my surgery this past Tuesday morning and was released yesterday. Honestly, I would have loved another day in the hospital. My large incision is pretty painful and I have trouble getting myself up off my couch or bed, I miss the hospital bed that would sit me up!

I do understand why people want to get home ASAP, I'm happy to be home, I just miss being taken care of lol.

My doc said I could go home the next day. I was doing really well except I was very groggy due to morphine. Since I live 5 hours away and we had to drive home, I decided to stay another night.

I had surgery on a Wednesday and was released around noon the next day. They woke me up at 5 am Thursday to walk, start drinking my Water, and get my discharge instructions. I was so completely tired and out of it that I would have loved another day in the hospital. I did okay being at home but it would have been nice if they let me relax a bit instead of rushing me out. I think they did this because my insurance covered 90% of an "outpatient" procedure (which is less than 24 hour stay) and only 70% of an "inpatient" procedure which is more than a 24 hour stay. So, in hindsight I'm glad I didn't have to pay extra.

Thanks for all of the replies. My surgery is being done in North Carolina and I guess that I will just enjoy the stay. I'll pretend like I'm away on vacation!

My surgery was on a Tuesday and I went home on Thursday. I was thankful to be in the hospital during that time. By Thursday morning I was ready to go. I was discharged around 1pm.

Thanks for all of the replies. My surgery is being done in North Carolina and I guess that I will just enjoy the stay. I'll pretend like I'm away on vacation!

Believe me when I tell you, a hospital stay is nothing like a vacation. Noisy!

If you arrive for surgery on day 1, you will be discharged about the same time on day 3, barring any complications. Day 2 is generally pretty uncomfortable, but by the beginning of day 3 you should be feeling great. Don't know about Mexico.

Normal. Surgery on Monday the 14th. Doc told me I will stay 2 nights.

My surgery was Monday around 1100 and I was discharged Tuesday at 1845. I was asked by my physician what would make me comfortable--I was definitely ready to be in the comfort of my own home. I am also a RN, so I have no desire to be admitted in the hospital longer than necessary. Ultimately, your MD should do what's best for you.

Standard is one unless you have complications of you can't handle the fluids. I couldn't handle the required amount of 4oz an hour, so they bargained w: me to stay another night. Trust me you might need it, even if it's just to sleep & recover!!

My surgeon said 2 days. I won't start fluids until the 2nd day when my upper Gi comes back clear. Then I have to keep stuff down.