Has anyone had outpatient surgery? I'm scheduled for 6/1 at 7:30 am and need to check out of the surgery center by 5 pm. Has anyone else done this? Wondering how it was for you! I'm nervous! I'm self-pay, and I could pay more to stay overnight but the doctor indicated I don't need to. Thank you!

8 hours ago, Boonie mama said:

I am glad I found this! I am scheduled for outpatient 7/20/17. Am a little nervous. Reading about leaking and bleeding. How do they monitor this when you go home?

You'll have a simple fluoroscopy procedure and swallow a liquid soon after surgery which will rule out serious leaks. Mine was the next day. Keep in mind that your stomach is very swollen at this point so you aren't necessarily in the clear. (Leaks are rather unlikely though, so don't dwell too much)

I'm terms of monitoring, you are your best health advocate and should take an active role in monitoring yourself and keeping up with goals. My surgeon's assistant/team called me every day for the next 3 or 4 days to check up on me. And I have/had appointments at 2 and 6 weeks out. If I had any concerns I could always call them or go to urgent care or the ER.

Good luck!

Edited June 8, 20179 yr by PAstudent

I asked my surgeon (currently presurgery revision waiting for approval) he prefers outpatient. He said you heal better at home and there's less risk of infection.