I told my surgeon that I did not want to stay overnight and he said that if I felt OK I could go home the same day ? Any one do that ?

I was going to ask my surgeon the same question. I honestly feel like I heal much better at home Andean never relax in the hospital. I was planning on asking him the next time I see him.

I had my surgery on 9/5. I prepared for this for one year. Nothing could Have prepared me for the recovery period. I planned on staying one night in hospital, and ended up staying three nights. My surgery was on Wednesday morning and I went home Saturday night. As I am writing this, I feel pretty good, and each day I feel that I am getting better and stronger. Day two I was vomiting blood, and for the remainder of the days I was not able to keep one thing down.

I highly recommend you staying in the hospital at least 1 to 2 nights. I know that everyone experiences things differently, and we are all different and how we recover, but for me it was a tad bit rough. I was not vomiting up fresh blood, it was all blood that was just residual from the actual surgery in my stomach, I had the VSG done by a very renowned surgeon. He is one of the best, and I completely trusted him with this entire process, and like I said, I feel better each and every day and I am so grateful to God, but please do not try and go home on the first night, stay in the hospital and let those nurses help you.

I had my procedure in a surgery center in the morning and was out by 4:00 pm the same day. I felt great. They said that I could stay overnight if I needed to. I had no problems.

My surgery was done outpatient at a surgery center. I was home by 3:00 the same day. I'm glad I didn't have to stay overnight.

I was sleeved on 8/13 in out patient was home at 5pm glad I didn't stay overnight felt a little sore

Boy yousleevers are sure on a different game plan than me! I feel rockier today than the Maine Coastline! Are we even in the same universe?

Boy yousleevers are sure on a different game plan than me! I feel rockier today than the Maine Coastline! Are we even in the same universe?

After being on this forum I have come to a conclusion that every doctor does it differently, and I think everyone heals at a different rate. I am 5 weeks out and lost 50lbs total including 2 week pre-op diet. Haven't had any problems eating (but taking it slowly). It seems to get better every day!!!!

I begged my way out after one overnight. Surgeon was surprised that I would ask for this, but I felt fine. Sleever here -- I suspect this makes a difference in recovery?

5 hours ago, Hungryman said:

After being on this forum I have come to a conclusion that every doctor does it differently, and I think everyone heals at a different rate. I am 5 weeks out and lost 50lbs total including 2 week pre-op diet. Haven't had any problems eating (but taking it slowly). It seems to get better every day!!!!

Holy crap, it has taken me 6 months to reach a little more than that -- you are doing great!

Yeah, folks who do RNY have an average of 1 extra night's hospital stay.

I don't think my team will let me out, day of. Which is almost too bad, because I'm afraid of hospitals. Even if I have no pain, no nausea (yeah right), I will be really uncomfortable the whole time I'm there. But having medical professionals keep an eye on me for 18-24 hours after surgery feels like a good idea.

I wouldn’t push for this. Having all your meds by IV is so important. This is major surgery remember that. You could have complications and need to be monitored. Just my thoughts ?

Yeah, folks who do RNY have an average of 1 extra night's hospital stay.
I don't think my team will let me out, day of. Which is almost too bad, because I'm afraid of hospitals. Even if I have no pain, no nausea (yeah right), I will be really uncomfortable the whole time I'm there. But having medical professionals keep an eye on me for 18-24 hours after surgery feels like a good idea.

The IV fluid can also do wonders for rehydrating you while you recover, and you camt get that at home. Think of your hospital as place to receive CARE, and you deserve that after surgery. (And part of the care package is getting up and walking)
You'll do great!

On 09/16/2018 at 09:18, Frustr8 said:

Boy yousleevers are sure on a different game plan than me! I feel rockier today than the Maine Coastline! Are we even in the same universe?

I am completely in your universe!! Right there on the rocks with you!!

I had surgery on 8/25/18. My sleeve was outpatient. They sent me hime as soon as i woke up. I live in Florida. I was very nervous about not having a hospital stay, luckily everything went great but would have preffered an overnight for piece of mind.

I stayed one night and I don't mind that I did. I was not given an option and didn't even think to ask to go home early. The time flew by and the staff was great.