Hey Suzy
I've had a tube removed, but for different reasons.
I was a mess, and basically spent 2 weeks curled up in a ball on the sofa. I also lost quite a lot of weight, as I just couldn't eat for about a month - any more than a small glass of water, and I was full.
I was signed off for 2 weeks, and in reality shouldn't have gone back to work at that point. I probably needed 3 weeks off.
Fingers crossed you recover faster (emergency removal for me, vs planned) and everything goes well next month.
If I was making suggestions (that I wouldn't follow, as I'd go stir crazy), don't overdo it, take it slow by steady, building up time on you feet slowly (ie don't go to a wedding 4 days post op), and think about your posture - I struggled to stand up straight for a while.
But I was discharged 8 hrs post op, as I walked the length of the ward, which was the requirement. In retropsect, home possibly wasn't the best place for me.
Look after you self.