@Sister Thanks so much! I am feeling much better today with the gas pain only minimal. Yes, I was given a sheet to read before the op mentioning that you may experience some pain but the surgeon seemed to think i would be back to work in no time!! Luckily I had arranged to have a few days off work but i have since had to organise the rest of this week off so hindsight would have been good.The nurses were very sympathetic & knew of the agony so at least I knew it was normal. My wheatbag & advice from this forum has got me through! Hugs xx