Surgery was 9/1/12 Woke up and was short of breath but knew it was the gas, had a pain lvl of about 2, it was more discomfort from the gas so I got up and went to walking. Now I was 530lbs so they were nervous if I would land on my head so soon after surgery I kinda got a chuckle out of that which hurt like hell lol. (don't laugh that soon lol)
The gas will move and the discomfort will fade as for actual pain I only had it at the incision points but not for a week later but that is to be expected,don't be afraid, just keep in mind that whatever you go thru now is worth it to be a normal size again. That is my focus my knees still limit me I can't do much walking yet but it will come. I am 3 weeks post and am down 40lbs as of sunday and today is thurs so who knows what it will be when I weigh again this weekend. Just keep focused on a smaller you and you will do fine we are all here for you. Kevin