I am 18 days post-op. I see now and you're right, I basically did not eat for 7 days after. I had complications in my stomach and bowels after surgery and was not allowed anything due to a stomach tube for 2 days plus no appetite for the remainder. That makes sense.
thanks so much for taking the time to give me the advice and the insight. I plan to be busy once I get my physio note on Monday. I see lots of walking and biking as before.
cheers