This study will compare same day discharge and at least one night stay in the hospital after bariatric surgery. Patients undergoing bariatric surgery will be randomized (i.e. have an equal chance of either plan) to either group. The study's primary outcome is the frequency patients in the study require a visit to the emergency room within 7 days of their surgery.
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Emergency Department Visits
Timeframe: baseline to seven days