I actually stopped in my office the day after my surgery to make some phone calls and grab some paperwork. I also went to Connecticut on Thursday and was back to work on Friday and my surgery was Monday. I haven't taken pain meds since Thursday. Don't worry about it is not bad, I thought I was spending the night in the hospital and they sent me home the same day, I went into the OR at 1:00 ish and was in my car on the way home @ 7:00 pm. I will not lie it is not a bed of roses but 6 days out and 13 lbs lighter I would do it all over again. Good luck with surgery.