He could leave

"I don't see a reason why he shouldn't get to stay home between the operations." Dr. Gonzales answered.

"That's good to hear." Said Linda relieved. She wanted her son to spend the time at home rather than in this clinic.

"Now then let's get started." Dr. Gonzales stood up and shook John's and his mothers hands. "A nurse is getting you soon. Then, after a good sleep, you'll awake here with a little more weight on your chest." He left the room and a nurse entered. She wheeled John with his bed to the operating room, where John got his anesthesia and fell asleep after a few seconds.