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Has anyone had their gastric sleeve performed at a surgery center and sent home that day? I am curious about this. Thanks.

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I just had my surgery December 28th, and I could not IMAGINE doing it as an outpatient procedure. They did way too much stuff in the hours and couple of days after surgery, that I just couldn't fathom the risk of doing it as an outpatient procedure. Just my opinion.

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Thanks Craig. I am having my surgery on Wednesday as an outpatient, and I am a little nervous.

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My friend had it done outpatient and was just fine. I could have gone home same day and been fine. Everyone's experience is different.

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I'm very surprised that it is even done as an outpatient procedure. They had to do an incredible amount of stuff to me in the 0-48 hours after surgery. Lots of meds, IV fluids, blood thinner shots, and so on, diet, walking, labs, vitals. Knowing how much they had to do with me after surgery, I wouldn't have opted for an outpatient procedure.

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I am 36 years old with no co-morbidities, and 90 pounds overweight. I am also self-pay and my procedure is being done in NY. I am hoping for the best. Good to hear Jess.

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I am 36 years old with no co-morbidities, and 90 pounds overweight. I am also self-pay and my procedure is being done in NY. I am hoping for the best. Good to hear Jess.

That is probably the major difference. I am about 180# overweight, with severe sleep apnea, hypertension, and pre-diabetic.

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Mine was at a hospital and was technically outpatient even though I spent one night in the hospital. I know of some folks who go home the same day.

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Craig,

I am guessing that was a major factor for my surgeon. My mother was over 300 pounds my entire life and had an awful time (she was only 5' 3") but she never had any co-morbidities until she hit 50. Now she is insulin dependent and very sick. I think watching her struggle and watching my own struggle really made me decide to get this procedure. Congratulations on having your surgery and I hope you continue to post your progress!

Leilie

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Thanks Inner surf girl, that is good to know.

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I had my surgery around 6 am in the morning and was released around 1 pm that afternoon. Was perfectly fine/comfortable/healthy. Took pain meds for less than 48 hours and was pretty much 85-90% within 5 days.

It was an amazing experience with zero complications/regrets!

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The very next morning I go back for the leak test. Glad to hear it Brown Eyed Tx Girl. I cannot believe my surgery is this coming Wednesday--I feel terrified and grateful at the same time.

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I had mine done as an outpatient and 4 of the other 5 people I know also did it outpatient. The one that didn't went to a different surgeon. I'm glad I was in my own bed to recover and managed my pain and nausea meds on my own timing.

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I am so glad to know that many people have done this on an out patient basis--and have been okay doing this. I am of course both terrified and really glad about having the gastric sleeve. On this coming Wednesday I am having my surgery and I am so glad I found this site. Thanks for all of your responses--I sincerely appreciate it.

Leilie

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