Less than a week
Sounds like you've never had surgery before? I've had four abdominal surgeries and am not a bit worried about it. Try to get in this mode: let the highly trained people do their best to take care of you - with a good attitude about making their job easier - you'll do fine. Let go....and let God! Enjoy the compassionate people that will help to make your hospital time easier. Think about them...seems to help take the mind off your own pain and suffering!!
- Kathy (open DS on aug. 26th in Rochester, Minnesota)