Recovery tips for laparoscopy and/or hysteroscopy?

Had laparoscopic for gallbladder removal. Surgery went good, recovery directly after was painful for me. The gas they put in my stomach to make removal possible, hurt for quite a while afterwards. Finally, eased up enough so I could move around, then felt better. Day after surgery, the gas moved to shoulder, and was quite painful for a few hours, but after that, no more trouble. Incision areas a little sore the first week or so, but not bad. Just remember, if you feel the slightest bit of pain, use the pain meds you are given. Do not wait until it gets bad, then the meds seem like they take forever to work. I only needed them for 2 days after surgery. Good lu k to you both.

I hope all goes well for you and snowbell with your procedures. My thoughts and prayers go out to you both!

Hi Elizabeth,

I had a laparoscopy 22 years ago. I had endometriosis (I knew it, my GP knew it - the guys at the hospital didn't know!) They had a good rummage around and found 'a few tiny spots' on my gut, about which they did nothing. On the way out they brought some of those 'spots' with them and from then on my belly button bled every month.

I was in 2 nights and felt beaten-up. But like I said, it WAS 20+ years ago and they didn't know what they were looking for. So I don't expect you will have anything like that trouble.

After the initial mauling, and apart from the belly button thing, I was fine the day after.

I'm sure you will not have any such problems. But I would say to make it clear that whatever they find, they do something about it there and then, and not leave you with the same problem in the future.

 

Hi Elizabeth,

Was perfectly fine after the Hysteroscopy procedure - needed no pain relief or day off work. No tiredness - just back to normal very quickly. Worst of it is I have to wait 6-8 weeks to see the Gyno for follow up - crazy

You will breeze through

Loui x

Thank you Elizabeth for a detailed answer. 

Gives the full picture.

I think the article that Metamorphed shared earlier on said that even one ovary is better than none at all.....because the hormones still get secreted even after menopause.... to a certain extent.

Please update us ...hope you feel much much better very soon.

Hi there I had a laparoscopy yesterday my advise plenty to drink afterwards as your throat will likely be very dry and scratchy, have a pillow ready to hold on your stomach for whenever you cough. Mints or chewing gum to get the gross taste out of your mouth and try and keep your self mobile but don't push yourself too much. And keep on top of your painkillers.