Was anyone an outpatient for surgery?

[biakitty 12]

I was an outpatient and am currently on an enhanced recovery plan. I had surgery on 3/26/18 with Dr.Tim Faulkenberry. So far I have lost 15lbs since surgery.

I didn't see many people on here that were an outpatient for surgery or talk about an enhanced recovery program.

Just wondering if anyone had or is in a similar situation?

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[frust8 962]

Nice post surgical tummy, doing well at healing. I'll never have a six pack tummy myself but if I can go from a burning barrel to a small beer keg I'll be happier[emoji39]

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[biakitty 12]

Thanks. I hear ya, I know I will probably have quite a bit of loose skin in that area, but I know that Spanx will be my bff

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[Creekimp13 5,838]

Could you please describe what an enhanced recovery program is?

[LCroft 19]

Hi! I'm a Fass patient so we probably had nearly the same protocol. My surgery was 4/2.

[biakitty 12]

Hi! I'm a Fass patient so we probably had nearly the same protocol. My surgery was 4/2.

What is FASS?

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[biakitty 12]

Could you please describe what an enhanced recovery program is?

I've attached photos from my booklet. Part of the enhanced recovery was for me to be an outpatient for surgery. So I had surgery and then was released within a few hours after surgery. My surgeon said the program is meant for patients to have less side effects and complications and to heal faster and be able to eat sooner.   

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[Brownk10 8]

wow ! thanks for the photos congrats on your new journey I will be having surgery soon have not got the date my last visit with nutritionist in on 4/10 can not wait . I was informed that I would have my surgery out patient discussed with doctor

[Brownk10 8]

was it hard to transition to the liquid diet for two weeks ?

[biakitty 12]

wow ! thanks for the photos congrats on your new journey I will be having surgery soon have not got the date my last visit with nutritionist in on 4/10 can not wait . I was informed that I would have my surgery out patient discussed with doctor

Thank you and congrats as well! I remembered my last visit with my nutrionist, after that everything moved so quickly!

Everyone I told about my surgery thought it was strange that I was being released so soon after surgery. It actually ended up being fine. I had minimal pain, but did have tons of naseau from the anesthesia.

Hope all goes well for you![emoji2]

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[Brownk10 8]

Thank you ! I will stay in touch with you I am in Arizona all so

[biakitty 12]

wow ! thanks for the photos congrats on your new journey I will be having surgery soon have not got the date my last visit with nutritionist in on 4/10 can not wait . I was informed that I would have my surgery out patient discussed with doctor

Thank you and congrats as well! I remembered my last visit with my nutrionist, after that everything moved so quickly!

Everyone I told about my surgery thought it was strange that I was being released so soon after surgery. It actually ended up being fine. I had minimal pain, but did have tons of naseau from the anesthesia.

Hope all goes well for you![emoji2]

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[LCroft 19]

13 hours ago, biakitty said:

What is FASS?

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Oh, sorry! Dr Fass is in the same practice as Dr Faulkenberry. I think they use the same protocol.

[biakitty 12]

Oh, sorry! Dr Fass is in the same practice as Dr Faulkenberry. I think they use the same protocol.

Oh gotcha! Hope your recovery was speedy. I feel that mine was.

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[J@Alabama 44]

I was an outpatient last Thursday. Dr. Schmitt performed my sleeve and hernia repair. My recovery is not any different from his hospital stay patients though.