I had mine 12/21/11. They did a catheter only in surgery for me, meaning put it in and took it out while I was still out!! Was in surgery for about an hour, then recovery for awhile. As soon as I got to my room they got me up and had me walk, which I did every hour or so. I only stayed one night and got to go home the next day. It was not too bad. The walking helped with the gas pains a lot! Good luck to you