Thanks a lot for your reply. I was just wondering all these things.
Well I have had 3 laparotomies and there is no real set time for walking, you will know when you have had enough. ( remember even if you feel ok walking take it easy because you will feel it later you will be sore.) It takes time to heal. I was off of work for 4-6 weeks. I was not allowed to do much no lifting, nothing strenuous. I was told to watch some of the foods I ate example restuarant foods only because they might upset my stomach. Honestly I would suggest not to have sex for a couple of weeks. You don't want to do anything that will cause adhesions and scar tissue to develop. Just take it easy. As far as your mensus it was not really anymore painful. Laparatomies are a big surgery and your stomach needs time to heal. Good Luck