Each day will be slightly better (on average) than the last day!  The gas was tough on me, but give it time.  You likely have extra gas in your innards from the surgery.  Best wishes!

I vividly remember the excruciating pain due to gas,  the slow passage and the cramping.  It was very difficult.

But, as time went on these discomforts slowly diminished and eventually receded into the background.  It takes time and there are occasions where you may despair.  Be patient and give time for the body to adjust.  How long?  Everyone is different.  Just have confidence that you will move beyond this point as healing progresses.  Patience - give the body time and you will outgrow these temporary discomforts.

It gets much better but when just depends on the person. Some  people adjust quicker than others. The gas was the worst part and each day that passes that should get noticeably better. Hang in there....it's only been a week and your body need time to heal.

Sorry you are not feeling well yet. 

I had my reversal 3 wks ago. The first week and a half were absolutely horrible. Thank god for oxycodone and reassuring from folks on this website that things will get better

In the past week and a half I have been able to return to my post UC self (with the exception of a few more trips to the restroom).

Try to relax as much as you can and know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Hot baths, sleep and pain meds are what all helped me through that very hard week and a half. 

Try laying on your stomach or at a slight angle to get the butt up a bit.  Passing gas at first is an iffy prospect. But oh the relief!!

Thumpare...I was going to suggest the same idea!