Recovery support

My husband aged 59 is booked for a Nerve Sparing Robotic Total Prostatectomy in June. He has been told he will stay in hospital for 1 – 2 nights after surgery, depending on immediate recovery.

I need to apply now for time off work to assist with care at home. The two days after surgery I am rostered on to work but he will possibly still be in hospital where he will be receiving care.

Any thoughts on when I should start leave or how much time off should I expect to take off?