Hi Harmonyherb,
I dont know why you are having so much pain, maybe it because of the hiatial hernia, I dont know what that is but I did read that another of your responders said they had that too and had no pain. I had my surgery in Mexico and like most of the others had no pain. I would like to know if you have called your center or your emergency contact # yet? I did see that one of your responders had the same pain you did but I really think it is not normal for you to be in this much pain. Did the Dr. tell you that you would have this type of pain? I also noticed that someone said she was eating pudding and jello. I was not allowed to eat that right after surgery. I was only allowed clear broth, gatorade and energy drinks, after 10 days I was allowed Ensure but found that the Slimfast shakes were much better and had more flavors. The last week I was allowed Yogurt Drinks not actual yogurt. Be careful with what you are eating those first few weeks. I really hope you are feeling better and that woman who had the same type of surgery as you was right, everyone does heal differently, just as everyone loses weight differently, I really want to know that you have called the emergency contact #.
Good Luck. Stefany