Oren formulated the question :
On Mon, 23 Nov 2015 19:11:06 -0600, Muggles
wrote:

I've had hip issues with my left hip and at some point I may have to
have a new hip joint, too. I guess these days it's not a long hospital
stay?

Average is three days. dating back to the mid '90s. They get you up
and walking and in a short time you can drive a car. Not like when
giving birth meant staying long term in a hospital.

All you need before release from the hospital is a bowel movement

My bride needed an extra day due to the opiates given to her and then
a stool softener.

Being plugged up is no fun. :/