I was up and walking the next day, I was
in the
hospital for about 10 days. What I didnt realize is that the pain meds is by your side
in this pump that you push that was new to me. Oh, and I didnt have to wear this gridle looking thing on to walk around lol. But like you, I was deathly afraid of the pain but things have changed so much since I had my first abdominal surgery. Good Luck and do take it easy even though you feel good.