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How Long Is The Hospital Stay After Gastric Bypass Surgery? - Dr. Blackstone (VIDEO)

By Dr. Robin Blackstone Expert October 24, 2008 - 1:32pm
 
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Dr. Blackstone shares how long most patients stay in the hospital after a gastric bypass procedure.

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Dr. Blackstone:

Most people will stay in the hospital for two nights after their surgery. If you are a type 2 diabetic and you are insulin-dependent, sometimes you end up being in the hospital one extra night, so three nights total, but most people are able to go home two days after surgery.

About Dr. Robin Blackstone, M.D.:
Dr. Robin Blackstone is a surgeon and Director at the Scottsdale Bariatric Center and Medical Director at the Scottsdale Healthcare Bariatric Program. She is one of the few women surgeons in the world specializing in the Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. With her practice focused entirely on Weight Loss Surgery, she is committed to providing patients with the very best care possible.

Visit Dr. Blackstone at Scottsdale Bariatric Center

 
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