I'm self pay and having my sleeve done at a surgery center next Wednesday 8/31. My surgery is at 7:30 am. The coordinator today said I could stay overnight for an extra $700.

For those who are past surgery what would you do?

I would pay for the overnight stay because it is difficult to predict how you are going to feel after surgery. Some people have a lot of nausea and pain. I had an easy recovery but according to my nurse, about half of her patients have a really rough time the first few days. It would stink to be discharged before you were ready to go and it is nice to have a nurse come in and help you get up and down the first time and answer questions about what to expect post op.

I was done as an outpatient, and did fine. If you have few medical problems, you should be okay. If you do, or have looooow pain tolerance, then... Good luck!

I initially told my physician's office I was interested in going home the day of surgery as well. I changed my mind the more I thought about it and I'm glad I did. I felt so bad, they kept me an extra day. The pain was too much for me to focus on walking and sipping Water. So I went from "send me home day of surgery" to just let me rest so I can go home. Day after surgery was 10x better.

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I knew I wanted to be out quick and I was out with one night but even if offered or had to pay I would stay the one night for sleep and safety.

I have 3 kids at home, 1 who gets up 2-7 times a night, I'm staying as long as they let me.

I have 3 kids at home, 1 who gets up 2-7 times a night, I'm staying as long as they let me.

Lol

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I think it is going to depend on how you feel. My surgery was outpatient but that included a night in the hospital.