i have slept in my recliner since the surgery. The gas pain was really bad i couldnt lay down in bed. I read on here about gas x strips that melt in your mouth. i took 2 strips in the evening of day two, it didnt seem to help, but in the middle of the night i finally felt a little differant and had my first bit of gas removal. Was never so happy to toot. i dont like walking but i am doing it every 2-3 hours, it not much but its movment. i want to really follow the program, so i am going to deal with the lack of energy and weakness until i start drinking the protien shakes again. it may be a coinsadence but on day two i started drinking 4oz glass of 100% blueberry juice it is so good and good for you