I was only in the hospital one night. Surgery was about 2 hours, but I had a hiatal hernia fixed too. I'm feeling better here at home, but cooped up as I can't get out and drive for 2 weeks. I live in a not too nice area of Houston, so between the weather and my safety, I can't quite 'go for a stroll' so I rely on my Dad to take me to the mall. We find unpopulated (aka no stores) inlets and that's where I walk. I just quit the ongoing taking of the painkiller today and will take it as needed. The worst part after surgery is breathing in again....deep breathing....but it's so necessary.