Wow guys, thank you very very much for your replies!! It's so nice to know that there is support out there (being from Australia my doctor did tell me that this surgery is more popular in the states). I did expect pains just wasn't sure what type and how much. I have never had any sort of surgery before so it was all new to me and people around me would tell me 'oh, you'll be fine!' Tmf I appreciate your graphic description of what was done. Thanks