I had my first episode of gall stones when DD was 6 weeks old. I had my gall bladder removed when she was 8 weeks old. I had the option of having her room with me whilst I was in hospital but knew I would not be up to looking after her post surgery and since she was fully formula fed at that stage, she stayed home with Daddy. I was in 1 night but had the option of staying a second for pain management if needed (and I also had a drain tube).
In regards to having bubs room with you - it will depend on the hospital's policy. Some hospitals state that the patient (you) needs to provide all care for the baby. If they can put you on the post natal ward to help you out, that would be ideal and brilliant!
In regards to your supply and fasting - you can actually have small amounts of water up to 2 hours before surgery. No more than a couple of mouthfuls every 20 min. There is no aspiration risk (which is why we tell you to fast) by doing this. Food however, you must fast for at least 6-8 hours pre-surgery (if you're a morning case you will be instructed to fast from midnight). However, since you have health insurance, I would strongly urge you to talk with your surgeon about you being admitted the night before surgery and having Intravenous therapy (AKA IVT) which will help to keep you hydrated and reduce the chances of your supply being further decreased. Explain how breastfeeding is very important to you and how you have already been diagnosed with a low supply which you are trying to rectify and any fasting will jeopardize those efforts. I can't imagine it being an issue. If you're in Victoria, I can recommend a BRILLIANT surgeon (the guy who did mine) and who is very pro these sorts of things and looking after new mums. He couldn't do enough for me and worked hard to make sure the right thing was done by DD and myself as well as to rectify my gall issues (I was pretty complex). He even rang DH as soon as my surgery was finished.
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