Cervical ripening gel?

Leann
Has anyone had to have cervical ripening gel? If so, how long did it take your cervix to ripen before you could start being induced or to be able to break your water? I'm supposed to go in Monday to start the gel and I'm just curious as to how long it could take to go into labor after. And do they send you home after they give you the gel or do you stay in the hospital?