The easiest way to avoid regrets is to ask yourself this question, "If not now, when?" It's a powerful way to put life and our decisions about how we spend our time into perspective"
but I am glad that they are keeping you for a few days. I think it gives people time to get over the anesthesia and start healing before being home where bathrooms as well as everything else is usually further away and takes more effort. They also keep an eye out for blood clots after surgery.