I am 5 days post op. I also had bad shoulder pains. I have had my share of hospitals. I used smooth move. It is a tea I buy at the health food store. On day 2 I drank a cup at bedtime. after the next days BM I felt much better.
If you have never used this tea drink it weak. Make a normal cup and add 3 or 4 cups water. Only drink one 8 oz cup at night.
Now I drink a cup every night.