Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 In a message dated 10/10/2003 7:53:19 AM Central Standard Time, giggles4you30@... writes: How long do you usualy stay in the hosp after surgery? and how long does it take to get back to work. I am a nurse and need to know a time period for both lap and open . Thanks, Becky My sister had the open and was in about four days but she also had a hernia taken out. I had lap and was in for two. Wolfie Leeds, Alabama Lap RNY August 27,2003 Dr. Lee A. Schmitt, M.D. Medical Center East Beginning Weight: 336 " Keep Em Laughing! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 How long do you usualy stay in the hosp after surgery? and how long does it take to get back to work. I am a nurse and need to know a time period for both lap and open . Thanks, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 Hi Becky, Form what I have seen, the usual stay is about 3-4 days for open, usually a little less for lap. I was an exception, I was in for 6 days (I couldn't wait to get out of there!)I had a longer surgery, my liver was really big and hard to work around, so I they wanted to be cautious with me. I stayed out of work for 6 weeks, even though my job isn't very physically demanding. Looking back, I'm glad I did, I went through a lot of emotional stuff during that time, and I got tired fast. My advice is to plan to take as much time as you can. If you feel up to going back to work sooner, its easier to do that, then to try to get your time off extended. Take Care, TJ Open RNY 02-12-03 325(314)/227/185-190 > How long do you usualy stay in the hosp after surgery? and how long > does it take to get back to work. I am a nurse and need to know a > time period for both lap and open . > Thanks, > Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 Hi, Becky! I had my open RNY on a Friday afternoon (08/01/03)and was released the following Thursday afternoon. My doc puts all of his patients in ICU the 1st night, but I stayed a 2nd night because of some complications coming out of the anesthesia (seems that I forgot how to breathe! LOL!) Also had some complications with the stuff in the IV bags... However, I went back to work the day after my doc removed my staples and g-tube. I was out a total of 12 working days, including 1 day for " prep day " the day before surgery. I should add that an acquaintance who had her open RNY immediately after me (we met through our doc's support group) spent 1 night in ICU and was released Tuesday afternoon. Good luck! > How long do you usualy stay in the hosp after surgery? and how long > does it take to get back to work. I am a nurse and need to know a > time period for both lap and open . > Thanks, > Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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