My first 3 days, when I woke up in my room I had a lot of pain from the gas they use, the nurse told me that walking will help so right away I tried to get up but still to drugged and felt I was going to pass out right away the nurse put a wet towel on my face and I Fell back to sleep for the rest of the day didn't have anything to drink at all. Next day went for my upper gi test and from then on I was on clear liquids but could not get much at all down. Walking is the most important to my recovery so I would go further each time. By day 3 I would have very little pain meds felt they are to strong, since my surgery was in Houston and live in San Antonio the doctor released till the next morning cause the car ride is about 3 hours long.