I had my surgery on June 9th. The first night was horrible do to the air pockets that was stuck in my shoulder. I also had a bulb drain that was attached to my stomach and that made the pressures even worst. Second day they took the bulb drain out and I felt like so much better. I been walking around the hospital to relieved the pressure. Third day is much better I still can't drink enough fluids but the nurse said it takes about two weeks. As far as my medication goes the protonix made my stomach hurt as the zofran was ok. I will keep you posted next week because I am being discharge today