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I was just wondering how long the typical hospital stays was or will be?

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That's very case-dependent. Some surgeons do outpatient procedures. Every handout I was given by my surgeon said his typical sleeve patient will stay 2 nights in the hospital- they let me go after 1 because I was walking a lot, could keep down my Protein drink, and wasn't hitting the pain button too often.

The general trend seems to be 1-2 nights if no complications arise.

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My insurance (BCBS Federal) pre-approved five days but I only stayed two. Went in on a Monday morning and came home Wednesday evening.

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I was just wondering how long the typical hospital stays was or will be?

Hi! I have Kaiser Northern California, and their policy is 1 night. I had sleeve surgery on 4/26 in Fresno.

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1 night is standard with my surgeon's practice.

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Hi

Had surgery May 24 came home May 26 i didn't want to come home. lol

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I asked my surgeon last visit. He said 90% leave after one night. The other 10% either are having trouble keeping liquid down or ask to stay because home is hectic with kids etc and they want peace and quiet :)

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My surgeon does 2 nights. I would've loved to leave after 1 though

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My stay was one night for VSG. Standard for my surgeon.

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I am told mine will be one night. Lots of surgeons around here do same day discharge.

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