Finally a looser.
Hi Mike -
Welcome home and congratulations to making to the other side. Yes, the pain is normal, continue to take your pain meds and if it does get too uncomfortable, you need to contact your surgeon. It took me about a week to feel pretty good. It takes some people longer, some a shorter time period. Just remember, you just had major surgery so your body is going to be adjusting to some major changes.
Get some rest.
Christina