Amiee,
I am in the same boat. I had surgey on the 15th as well. You said it about just want my new normal and getting on with life. Everyday is a little different me with different pains and problems to overcome. Gas pains are not cool and I here ya about that. I had pretty bad pains for about 2 days with gas but now it is tolerable. Yesterday by noon I had been in the bathroom 6 times so yesterday was not good for most of the day but I was able to get relief and things calmed down towards bedtime. Took an immodium as a last ditch effort to stop the pain and madness. I keep telling myself there is a routine and you will find it. I am thankful for the good days or even the good moments in the day and try to take advantage of them.