I had gall bladder surgery 20 yrs. ago. They were just starting the "new " surgery. Puncture wounds and go home the same day. I made the dr. promise me that if everything was okay I could go home!!! The nurses couldn't believe that I wanted to go home. I drank liquids, puddled, and wanted to get out of there. I didn't take any pain meds after going home. I'm a retired RN, and knew that the sooner you get out of the hospital the less chance of infection, and the better you feel. I do agree that some surgeries need to stay in the hospital longer, everything should be based on the individual !!!!