I stayed one night in hospital and then I was discharged the following day, I would say make sure you have your fluids ie water and try to move if you can because the more you move the better it will be. The pain wasnt much my threshold is very high. Oh you will definitely need your hubbies help in the first few days because bending and lifting is not advisable . Mine helped to bathe me and I appreciated it so much. Good luck and take care.