2 months post surgery

I needed 2 abdominal hernias repaired and the surgeon told me he could fix the hiatal hernia at the same time. Ended up with 4 abdominal hernia and hiatal hernia repair which took 5 hrs and left 11 holes in my abdomen. Neither my surgeon or GI dr told me that I wouldn't be able to eat for weeks. Both said it was a simple surgery and I could go back to work in a week. Boy was I shocked. I was completely drained of energy for 6 weeks and the depression from surgery, anesthesia, not being able to eat, etc, etc, etc was almost more than I could bear. I had no idea I wouldn't be able to burp, eat solid food for weeks, or have the incredible pain and lack of energy.
Now, 8 weeks post surgery and my heartburn is back. Ugh!!!!! I have started eating some solid foods but only a few bites at a time.
My whining has been aired to let those of you who have just had the surgery or thinking about surgery to get ALL THE FACTS regarding post op expectations and to definitely take plenty of time to recover before going back to work.
Right now I am so thankful that the swelling is mostly gone and I don't have the big bulges from all the hernias I had!

Why don't doctors and surgeons set realistic expectations post surgery! I was told I'd be back to a normal diet and pretty much healed 1 month after my gallbladder was removed, no mention of the possibility of dumping syndrome (what a fun surprise that one was). Nearly 6 months on and I still get the odd after effect.