5 days post op Nissen. Have questions

Hello, friends.
Today is Monday, I had my Nissen last Wednesday. I have some pain in my shoulders, which I understand is from the gas, not a big problem, warmth and rubbing helps, it will work itself out.
I do, however, have paid with every swallow. Its like a punch in the chest 5 times, as it goes down the esophagus, then a boulder that hurts like hell and slowly dissolves. with every swallow, even my own spit. Is that normal?
I am on a clear liquid diet, my average day is like this: 1 cup coffee, 1 cup tea, 1 cup juice, 1 cup jello, 2 popsicle. All that spread out through the day.
I am on stool softeners three times a day, but I have not had a bowel movement since Tuesday, that is almost a week now. Is that normal? I can pass gas, no problems, but no growling, gurgling, or other sounds or sensations from my intestines.
I only took pain meds the day I cam home, which was Thursday. I have a tennis ball size knot in my belly, where I think my stomach is. I can do tiny burps.
Thank y'all for your help.

I have not have experience with the surgery yet (but will in a few weeks). I suffer with IBS as well as GERD. If you are not satisfied with no BM try: equal parts of milk of magnesium and prune juice. Like 2 tablespoons each mixed like a shot and drink. Its much easier on your stomach (well I think it is). Make sure you drink at least 8 oz of water with it (more if you can handle it). That should do the trick. Be careful of the dehydration though.

I hope you are able to get some relief soon! Best of luck!

I would sip the mixture. Eventually you'll get it all down. Hope your able to get relief soon. As I said in my previous post I suffer from IBS too so I know the road ur going down with or without surgery. Positive healing vibes being sent your way!