Pain wasn't bad...heartburn/tightness was the most of it. I was walking w/in 2 hours after surgery, now (5 days out) I feel like I could go back to work with no problem. I have taken about 2 naps a day each day this week and limited my walking to 10 min. a day. I didn't take any meds after my stay in the hospital. I had neck and back pain from the crappy hospital bed but the chiro was able to help me deal with that.
Congrats and don't worry too much about the pain! You'll do great!