When I had bilateral mastectomies I was in and out the same day. I slept for 7 nights in a recliner because it was too hard for me to get in and out of a bed. My friend was ready to take on the doctor for releasing me on the same day - but I knew about what can happen in hospitals.
But when I had my total hysterectomy two years ago I was in the hospital for 4 days - but that was because I was throwing up and not passing enough fluids. I was so ready to go home, the last meal they brought me was baked salmon. I have a slight allergy to fish - not sure why but it makes my mouth feel like its on fire. If I eat fish with mayo or tartar sauce it neutralizes the problem but there wasn't either to go with it. I didn't want to tell them I couldn't eat it so my DH was there and I asked him to eat it for me. I ate most of everything else on the plate. I didn't throw up and the doctor let me leave. When I told my family doctor about it he laughed - said I should have asked them to bring me something else, but I
just wanted to go home.