Laparoscopy Surgery was yesterday now what do I do?

Hi wishing you a fast recoveryfrom last one I'd say sleep up right a bit .. don't try to much to soon .. If food is difficult try complan it's food drink I get strawberry one ... did they tell you much after about what they did ? .. I have mine on Monday

It is 2 wks tomorrow I  had my  surgery,should of had keyhole but cyst was wrapped around ovary so didnt go to plan,had ovaries and tubes removed, Iam 66 so did not need them, everyday  it gets easier, for the first few days I was not hungry but better now. Still get some abdominal pain and loose stools but have read that is normal. Just take things easy, I am finding that frustrating as not used to sitting around but need time for the inside to heal.I  had my dressing changed after 5 days and took dressing off myself after 11 days and it is has healed well.I did have extensive bruising which is now disappearing..Take care and look after yourself x

 

Hi Maria. Glad surgery is over for you and that they managed to do it by laparoscopy rather than laparotomy.  Did they manage to save your ovary. I do hope so.  Best way to change your dressing is by taking the old one off in the shower, dab dry with a clean flannel and then reapply new dressing.  Try to sleep whenever your tired if you can't sleep at night.  It is very hard to get comfy but hopefully it won't be too long before things settle.  I had laparotomy for both my ops last year, so not too sure how yours feels and when it gets easier.  Just keep resting and don't do too much xx

hi Maria I had my surgery 3 weeks ago.i had a large cyst,ovaries and the tubes removed.im 46 years old.you really just need to rest up for a couple of weeks and most importantly no lifting.someone on here advised on drinking plenty of water before and after the surgery and I can honestly say that was great advice.keep hydrated,sip water throughout the day to flush your system through.another tip that I would give is to maybe take some sort of lite laxative,as the painkillers made me constipated.my bowels wanted to open 3 days after my surgery but I was constipated,which was very uncomfortable.my other half went and bought me some milk of magnesia and I managed to open my bowels properly after a few hours.i can honestly say I was absolutely terrified as I've never had surgery before and my biggest fear was the pain,but I was really looked after in the hospital (oaks colchesters) .in my experience I would describe it as being more as horrible discomfort than pain.i managed to get in the car and drive after 2 half weeks,however I still can't walk very far at the moment.the bottom of my road to the shop and back and that's it.im not in ny pain just a little bit sore.hope this helps.x