Suggestions for a good surgery experience

Well I just went through my surgery and here are some things that really helped me.

This is my 3rd major surgery, so i kind of knew what to expect.

- Just relax
- If you tend to get nauseous easily (I do with anesthesia) make sure you tell the anesthesiologist. They gave me anti nauseia meds before I went into surgery and after I came out.
- Once you are moved to your recovery room, start sipping even if you are getting fluids through an IV.
- Walk as much as you can without making yourself too tired.
- Focus on fluids, but try some of the other stuff too. I found that sugar free jello was my best friend.
- Fart and burp - it helps a lot. I had one bout of gas pain between my shoulders and I just got up and started walking. It didn't take long to go away.
- Stay on the pain meds. It doesn't help your recovery to try to be tough and not take pain meds.
-Sip, sip, sip - Walk, walk, walk, Rest, rest, rest.

Good luck to everyone else.

Thank you for the pointers... I did all of the above and its really helped.