How long were you in the hospital?

[Apple203 1,314]

I'm just curious! I will stay 2 nights.

[Creekimp13 5,838]

I was approved to stay two nights if that was my preference, but I hate being in the hospital. I made it out in just under 24 hours:)

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

4 minutes ago, Apple203 said:

I'm just curious!

hmmmmm

you know what they say about curiosity?

i spent the night - next morning, i couldn't get out fast enough.!!

there is no place like home!!

good luck with pending WLS

kathy

[orionburn 1,023]

Scheduled for 2 nights but ended up being 5 or nights due to complications. By the last day I was about to climb out the window to escape. Loved the staff but after nearly a week there I had my fill.

[sillykitty 10,708]

One night. If the morning staff had been efficient, it could have been less than 24 hrs. The only positive for being at the hospital vs. home is better drugs.

[elforman 234]

Doctor told me when I have my sleeve (late May-ish) it will be done outpatient as a surgical center adjacent to the hospital. If something goes wrong they'll take me to the hospital and admit me so I should have an overnight bag prepared, just in case.

[crystal0727 39]

about 36 hrs, 7am to 7pm the next day.

[Newme17 3,444]

Could have left by the next day, but opted for two nights, for extra care and some alone time before heading back to my kiddos.

[Apple203 1,314]

4 hours ago, elforman said:

Doctor told me when I have my sleeve (late May-ish) it will be done outpatient as a surgical center adjacent to the hospital. If something goes wrong they'll take me to the hospital and admit me so I should have an overnight bag prepared, just in case.

Wow! I had my foot reconstructed, outpatient but at a hospital. Bones, tendons, ligments, fascia. Dang it hurt at home, and no intravenous drugs to help out! Good luck!

[etc. etc. etc. 440]

I was in by 10 am one day and home by 5:30 pm the next. My stay was a bit like sillykitty's in that it could have been shorter but for hospital foot dragging.

[elforman 234]

22 minutes ago, Apple203 said:

Wow! I had my foot reconstructed, outpatient but at a hospital. Bones, tendons, ligments, fascia. Dang it hurt at home, and no intravenous drugs to help out! Good luck!

I expect my wife will have a nice stash of strong stuff if I need to borrow any since she'll be having her knee replaced a few weeks before I have my sleeve done. Now I finally know why we had kids: To take care of us in our middle age...

[Losebig 508]

I was in 2 nights, home for a bit over 12 hours and back for another 4 nights due to a complication. The looks I got coming back onto the floor were priceless

[kakatlady612 1,053]

Yeah elforman, the problem will be unless they are Tylenol based you may be up poo poo creek without a paddle. Remember no more NSAIDS!!

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[Creekimp13 5,838]

50 minutes ago, elforman said:

I expect my wife will have a nice stash of strong stuff if I need to borrow any

Incredibly bad idea. This is a great way to get a leak.

Your doc will prescribe meds your stomach can tolerate if you need any. Never use unprescribed meds with your new stomach.

Edited February 20, 2018 by Creekimp13

[elforman 234]

43 minutes ago, kakatlady612 said:

Yeah elforman, the problem will be unless they are Tylenol based you may be up poo poo creek without a paddle. Remember no more NSAIDS!!

Don't worry, I'm not crazy enough to take anyone else's prescription for anything. Admittedly, since I'm still about three months away from my surgery date, I've got plenty of time to figure out which of my regular medications I'll be able to take and which I may have to get substitutes for.

Although I do appreciate your specifically mentioning NSAIDs. I take Mobic (meloxicam) daily for arthritis so I'll certainly have to find something else I can tolerate before then to make sure I can continue using my arms without pain.