Hi, the pre-admission does take a couple of hours but I felt that it was good because it helped me mentally prepare myself a little better. I have had my surgery and they took out the lump and lymph nodes. A week later I went back to the surgeon for the results and was told I need chemo & radiation. Seeing both oncologists next week. From the time of your surgery it will be 4-6 weeks before they do anything else. The waiting is hard because like you I have always worked but had to stop as I think it is important to focus and what needs to be done. Wishing you the very best xo