Typically you have one incision for lap, but if you need additional work, you will have multiple incisions. Don't be alarmed if you wake up and there are multiple incisions. Be sure to bring a blanket to place over your lap for the ride home so the seat belt does not cause pressure (which can cause pain). Don't be a hero in the first 48 hours - if it hurts, don't do it. After 2 days take small walks around your home so you don't get stiff. It will also help you recover. I found that sitting upright on the couch w/ an ottoman under my legs was most comfortable for me. Make sure you sleep. For some reason I could not sleep after my surgery and was awake for about 24 hours. My dr Rx'd me a sleeping pill so I would rest and recover.
I did a pretty serious bowel prep the days before my surgery. Every dr is different though. I had not eaten more than 2 days prior to surgery so I was starving afterwards, but ate mushy foods like pasta, mashed potatoes, etc. Gatorade was a life saver.
Because of the length of surgery for me and having the tube down my throat I ended up with a pinched nerve in my neck. It caused numbness in my arms/fingers. If you have any symptoms like this, call your dr.
While on pain killers its good to take a stool softner (I like Miralax) because pain killers often cause constipation and that HURTS right after surgery. So, try to keep regular
Urinating and bowel movements may cause discomfort and sometimes pain at first. If it lasts more than a few days though, call your dr.
Good Luck