I had my surgery on the 17th also, I stayed in the hospital overnight, as I don't handle the anesthetic very well. I did get a patch for the nausea before surgery too. I was not up and walking around the 1st night, alls I wanted to do was sleep. The 2nd day I did get up and move around. By Thursday I was off all pain meds and not taking anything. On Sunday though, I couldn't stand another liquid entree, so I tried an omlet, and I was able to eat it and not throw up. I am still eating foods, even though I should only be on pureed food. But I haven't been sick yet. I have learned to eat slow, and to drink slow.