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Re: Having my first laparoscopy on Friday- what to expect?
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Apr 15 17:29:28 2004
Hello, I beg to differ but if I had believed everything the nurses and
doctors told me about lap and recovery time, I would have felt like
there was something even more wrong with me than endo. My procedure
lasted 2 hours (and I only have Stage 2 in three places) and it took me
about 6 hours before I was released from hospital. Doc told me "under
an hour" and nurse told me I would be "walking out" of hospital an hour
later. Errr, not quite. I took 2 weeks off work (I am a pre-school
teacher so very physical job) and back at work this week for first time
I am exhausted. Stomach still swollen and a bit sore. But definitely
on the road to recovery. Bu definitely not able to go to the gym (like
I was told I would be able to) and don't expect to for another week or
so and even then, taking it very easy. Recovery DOES depend on how lng
you are under for and what they do/ find. But it's not as bad as it
would be and in the big scheme of things it is a relatively minor
procedure. Your body might take some convincing of that though!
Good luck!
At Thu, 15 Apr 2004, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>Hi-
>I am 26 years old & have had three laps, my last one was March 15th
>(last month) I don't mean to be insulting to anyone, but I can't believe
>how some people say how awful it is. I guess each person is made
>different. But all they are going to do is make a tiny incision in your
>belly button, and one in your bikini line & go in & explore. If they
>see anything they MIGHT burn it off with a laser--depends on who your
>doc is--It's only 45 minute procedure & I personally was fine hours
>after and a couple days later pain free. If you go in with a negative
>attitude that "oh this is going to be awful & hurt & I will be in bed
>for days" Then YES that will be your outcome. If you just say "small
>procedure for 45 minutes, then I get to go home" then I truely believe
>your "recovery time" will be smoother. Best of luck & think happy
>thoughts :)
>Let us all know how it goes......
>
>At Thu, 15 Apr 2004, Heather wrote:
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>>At Thu, 15 Apr 2004, Amber wrote:
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>>>At Thu, 15 Apr 2004, mary wrote:
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>>>>At Tue, 12 Aug 2003, Lisa wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>I am having a laparoscopy this Friday to see if I have endo. I have
>>>>>talked to my doctor, but I want to know some first hand experiences.
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks
>>
>>I has my laparoscopy on the 18th March. It's true about the pain - it's
>>more like discomfort.I struggled for the first few days to get up in a
>>morning from been laid all night. My only advice would be to keep
>>checking your wound as I also ended up with two infections (at the same
>>time)
>>Stay positive and you will be back on your feet in no time.
>>
>>>--
>>>Hi, I am 24 year old from Indiana who just had the Laparoscopy on the 9th..
>>>Its an In and Out surgery. So, you will be fine. The only thing is that they
>>>fill your stomach up with gas to get a better look.. Once your out of surgery
>>>you will not really feel anything because you still on pain meds.. They will
>>>send some home with you so, Please dont worry about the surgery. Like I said
>>>I just went throught it and I am doing good. I found out I do have endo and she
>>>wants to give a shot called lupron Depot. I am scared about that because I
>>>dont like shots. Good luck and let me know how you turn out okay..
>>>Amber
>>>you can email me at amberjones24@yahoo.com if you need to talk more.
>>>
>--
>Kelly :)
>
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