I had my surgery on Oct 7, 2011 so I am 3 days post op. The main thing that is terrible is the gas. You have gas in your back, side, chest, seems like everywhere. The incision itself is not that bad. I was sent home with Tylenol 3/Coedine. DO NOT work. The only thing that really help me is walking throughout the house. Sip some warm tea, and walk.