Is banding an in or out patient procedure?

Chopstickgirl, this varies from place to place. Many US doctors do it as an outpatient procedure nowadays, but you'll have to check with your surgeon to see how it's done in his or her practice.

Hi:

Mine was inpatient - overnight one night only.

Sue

My wife and I had to spend overnight in the hosp. The next moring we had an x-ray to make sure that the band was in the right position and that we could swallow.

Chris

<p><p>I was one night overnight and no x-rays. They just had me drink small sips of Water.</p></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Banded 11/27/07</p> <p>First fill in 2 days 12/20/07</p> <p>lost about 10 lbs so far.</p> <p>No pre-op diet required, just Clear liquids 2 days prior.</p>

Mine was in a surgery center. I was in and out in just a few hours. I was self pay and it was much cheaper this way.

My doctor recommends you stay a day or two, but my insurance doesn't cover an overnight, inpatient stay. BUT 23 hours is considered under one day. I wasn't "admitted" until the very last minute, and then was released EXACTLY 23 hours later. This meant that I did indeed spend the night, and was watched closely, but slid in under the wire for insurance restrictions. They also have a very comfortable hospital lounge for you to spend some of the next day in, if you don't quite feel up to going home after you're released. So if you feel bad, or have problems, you just go back upstairs and they readmit you. It was a nice to know I had the option if I needed it.

I agree it depends on your doctor. I went to Mexico and it was an overnight stay.

Alexandra is right, it depends on your doctor. nowadays with insurance companies trippin', they want you out after you regain consciousness.

Mine was yesterday and it was at a surgical center. As soon as I opened my eyes they told my dh to pull the car around, lol. I really felt like I needed a few minutes to fully wake up, but they were helping me dress and walking me to the door!

My surgery was supposed to begin at 12:45, but I think it started a little early, but anyway I was out of there at 2:30.