In 1975 I had torn cartilage in my knee repaired and they kept me in the hospital for 7 days. Carpal tunnel on both hands in 1978, in for 3 days. Another torn meniscus in the other knee in 1982 for 3 days. Reconstructive jaw surgery in 1990 for 3 days. Flash forward to 2017. January right knee total replacement and March left knee total replacement. Both of these were out patient. At the surgery center at 5:30am for a 7am surgery each time. By 12:30pm I was home watching my own TV. Funny how times have changed in the medical field.
Ron