Hi Trina, and Welcome i just had surgery on the 24 of sept. i was pretty excited, except that they found that i had a hernia, so my doc had to repair it and after surgery, i was pretty drugged out .The 2 hour ride back home was uncomfortable. my advice would have to be take your pain medicine u will feel and heal alot faster and walk walk walk... the 2nd day i just kinda walked around the house the 3rd day i walked out side a little and to the mail box the 4th day i walked around the block and got tired, another suggestion would be to get a heating pad for the gas pains i put it on my shoulder and felt much better another thing i didnt drink were my protein shakes for the first two days cause i was afraid that the gas would be worse. now its been 8 days and i feel pretty good alittle pressure on my chest but not to bad. now my problem is i cook for my teens and im really hungry the protein shakes and clear liquids are just not doing the trick. so i have to wait 4 more days before i can have mushies, so i'm getting excited, i wish you well, and i know you will do fine with ur surgery, have a speedy recovery and let us know how you are feeling. GOD BLESS!!!