I am 7 days post op. This is the first day I feel great. I felt the same way you do the day after surgery, I got scared and panicked a little. I also was trying to cough up the mucous, and OMG that hurt. But there is good news, I really do feel good today. I went back to work yesterday ( worked a 12 hr day, that was a little much ) I got to eat mushies today and boy was it yummy. So hang in there, it gets much better. Good luck!