i am 9 days post op, i remember waking up feeling like my stomach was in major pain. They provided more pain meds and it got better. The walking really helped and i had nausea , which wasnt fun. they provided lots of pillows and sleeping at an incline helped. I still have pain in my left side ( way better since drain was removed) but its just uncomfortable. I am easily worn out. BUT i am not really ever hungry anymore