hotel the night of surgery or stay in hospital?

[kjcustoms]

Scheduled for surgery next week. Was offered to either spend the night or go to Hilton nearby and go to the office the next day for nurse check. I will be having a catheter for that time. Any suggestions? My partner will be there to help and drive for me.

[Jage64]

Personally, I much prefer a hotel over a bacteria ridden hospital. I can't sleep in a hospital.

I didn't have a catheter, so I don't know how much more hassle that will be (if at all), but given the choice I'll always choose my own private space over a hospital room.

Dr. Clavell just required I urinated a certain amount prior to being released. Knowing this, I cheated a bit and tanked up a little before surgery. The nurse was surprised how much I could urinate so soon after the surgery, but I knew that was my ticket outta there.

[1sfman]

Totally agree with Jage64, no real reason to remain in the hospital.

I too did not have a catheter post-op, but I did have one last year for 30 days and they are no big deal as long as you have a leg bag and an overnight bag to hang on the side of the bed.

Also, my doctor gave me his personal cell phone number if I encountered any problem (I didn't have any).

Best of luck with the surgery & recovery.

[Agfa13]

Hotel.
Can walk around buck naked and your partner can be there . You two can talk about anything and not have worry about the setting in the hospital.
Sleep would be much better in the hotel. Good luck on the surgery.

[Old Guy]

To me either bed is going to be strange. I did outpatient and it was a hassle coming home with a catheter and a drain bag. The fact I had to remove them myself the next morning sucked. Even in my own bed that first night I still didn't get much sleep. Truthfully if I had the option I'd stay in the hospital for the night.
Hope all goes well, whatever you decide.