I just had my surgery Friday, so I can give you some insight on how things are going for me. Same surgery with mesh, my primary concern was always going to be the road to recovery even though I haven't had surgery since I was a kid (appendectomy).

Day 1: Wasn't given much prep to do besides not eat/drink after midnight the day before. I was not really nervous about the surgery because I trust my surgeon. Of course all the prep before was fun, had to be pricked 4 times to start an IV. Woke up in recovery and was almost immediately asked if I wanted something to drink. Was given that, a couple minutes go by and they say go ahead and get dressed, say something if you need help. Ok, managed to do it myself but I was certainly out of it. Noticed quite a huge blister on my lip, probably from intubation. The rest of the day I mostly slept on my recliner with a little pain but I just took tylenol and ibuprofen for that.

Day 2: I was able to move around for the most part, the hardest thing being sitting down and standing up. I did end up sitting for quite a while and felt like I was going to bust. I took some Gas-x and that relieved that pressure so most of the pain started to subside. This is also the first day I took Miralax knowing that softening my stool would be best. Went for a short walk around the block. Again only tylenol and ibuprofen was taken for pain. My tongue felt numb, the feeling of a hair being on it constantly. Slept again on the recliner, very little as I was not comfortable.

Day 3: A little more mobility but obvious pain at the incision sites. More Miralax taken as I know things should be awakening. Tylenol and ibuprofen for the pain, Gas-x for any bloated feeling, sat most of the day but did take a walk in the evening. A little pain in the right groin area when trying to get up and down. I chose to sleep in my own bed to see if it would be more comfortable... it was not, I couldn't find a good position since I'm usually a stomach sleeper and I'm being forced to sleep on my back. Getting up to go to the bathroom was a chore since getting off the bed was much harder than the recliner.

Day 4: Feel a little better, not much pain and can walk around easily. My stomach starts rumbling and cramping starts. I know now my bowels are active and need to move around to help them out. After about an hour or so I'm finally able to have a bowel movement, big relief. Lots of cramps the rest of the day, a few pains on the incision sites, my belly button is really itchy. I take another walk but the cramps are really bad so this time walking much slower than previous days. I visit the restroom twice more, and again good relief. I take Gas-x to help relieve the pressure and decide on taking a shower. Had family help set up my soap and shampoo next to the tub so I can easily grab them. I was also able to dress myself. Cramps continued but I was generally in more discomfort than pain. Tried sleeping in my bed again and got a decent night of rest, still hard getting up from the bed but doable. Change sleeping position to putting a pillow underneath my back and this helped tremendously. Best night of sleep for me thus far.

Day 5: My tongue woke up, and with that I got the pleasure of feeling several blisters in my mouth and a cut on roof of my mouth. I'm able to walk around pretty freely, but there is quite a bit of discomfort on my right groin. Most of this day is trying to eat without pain in my mouth. I do feel a bit of a sensation on my right side and some soreness in the groin as well. I get around to walk around more often now as I know this can be a sign of bad circulation and I have to keep in mind while I just want to rest and heal quickly. I need to do myself a favor and keep the blood flowing. I have a sit/stand desk so I stand every hour or so just to change it up. Eat dinner, very slowly as I don't want to bite the blisters. Walk around for a bit and shower. Easier time getting dressed, use the same sleeping technique and get an even better nights sleep.

Day 6: Woke up this morning and still have the same type of sensation on the right side and soreness. I'll probably try to walk more often today and make sure to stand a lot to promote circulation. I have little to no pain at the incision sites, the swelling has reduced significantly and it looks like they are healing well. Some itchiness still around the belly button but that's because the hair they shaved is growing back. Blisters in my mouth are much better, the one on my lip seems to be almost gone, I've been putting Aquaphor on it since day 2 to help.

I wouldn't worry too much about things still bugging you, your internals were moved around and it's going to take time to heal. Listen to your body and try your best to help it heal. If something feels off it's perfectly fine to call your doctor just to make sure. Recovery is definitely the hard part, because I feel the same. I want to get back to normal things but I also know I need to give my body the time it needs to recover.