I had great pain for about two or three hours after surgery and then presto, it was gone. They gave me three doses of fentanyl which did ease the pain but after a very few hours voila it was gone. I do not need the pain relief narcotics I've got at home and I felt totally recovered from the surgery about the time I got home. Now, as soon as they schedule my two weeks of training I can start my peritoneal dialysis at home.