How long?

hjb
on 12/1/11 1:23 pm

Thanks for all of the replies...sounds like a day or two is standard. I was just wondering because I really don't like hospitals... but that seems doable to me

poet_kelly
on 12/1/11 1:34 pm - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Let your surgeon know you prefer to go home as soon as possible. And then after surgery, do your best getting fluids in and walking. Even if your doc typically keeps people in two nights, he may be willing to release you sooner if he knows you really want to go home as soon as you can and if you are doing well. I definitely think it's best to go home as soon as you are ready, because hospitals are full of nasty germs and you don't want to pick anything up. Even so, though, if you are having problems it's better to stay.

Kelly

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