Dot Keister
I had this surgery in 1980 when it was done by the old procedure and it was the worst experience I had ever had. I hurt so bad I could hardly breathe and when they got me up to walk me I was all bent over as I thought I could never do it. I cried a lot and took as much pain killers as I could. I was in the hospital for a few days back then. Walking will get rid of the gas and eventually the pain. You will be back to normal before you know it. Just don't overdo it at the beginning. I walked very slowly and held myself.