Today was my fourth day after surgery and I really felt good.  went shopping etc... Is this typical?

I really feel close to myself, with the exception of not moving my bowels?  Does anyone have an idea how long that is?

2)  can you stretch your sleeve too much in the beginning.  Today it was so much easier to drink the fluids and not have that lump in my throat?

3)  do you think going back to work after 4 days is too soon?

4) today was sunday dinner, typical italian pasta night, with meatballs, sausage, pasta, salad.  I have to admit I did feel a litte want for food in my mouth, but I was not hungry.  I hope I can do this, does i get easier once you start eating real food again?

I'm using Remicade and Methotrexate.

I had tried an alternative for that because my dad also have RA. Boil water and add it with lemon grass. High potent anti-oxidant, and could lower down your uric acid level. It could also cut off cholesterol levels.