I have had eight spinal surgeries. I am ususally discharged three days post op unless there is a nasty infection which has happened a few times. I wouldn't take my laptop. Each experience is different, even with the same patient. You aren't covered if your laptop is stolen. You will be heavily medicated the first day and hopefully the second paritcularly if there is a laminectomy. Anymore, I don't take anything to the hospital that I am not willing to have stolen. Best wishes.