I think a little bit of walking around helped me in the plumbing area, plus eating the right foods - it was still painful for a few days. I could almost have gone to work the following Monday, and Tuesday was definitely OK at work. Sneezing and coughing were painful until about day 7 or 8. I took a few 20 mile easy bike rides on days 8 and 9 (yesterday and today), and really have no discomfort whatever now. I see the surgeon tomorrow for my followup.