ENDO Messages for August, 2006: Re: Laparoscopy Recovery Time

Re: Laparoscopy Recovery Time

From: Tracey (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Aug 30 17:29:52 2006

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At Mon, 28 Aug 2006, Monica wrote: >
>It was worse to have my gall bladder out, actually. My incisions didn't
>hurt that much but I was a bit sore for a couple of days. All I have to
>say is: MAKE SURE YOU GO TO THE BATHROOM. I had a *wonderful* nurse in
>my post op section that could only think of going home (and told
>everyone under the sun about it. She was even complaining when she had
>to wheel me out to the car). She never came into the bathroom with me
>to make sure I went to the bathroom ENOUGH. It turned out that I had a
>blood clot and had to be rushed back to the ER. Fun stuff. I filled
>one of those big bags in like two seconds. And I was lucky enough to
>have to wear a catheter for two days. So just make sure you go!!! :)
>
>At Mon, 28 Aug 2006, Beth wrote:
>>
>>Hi, Stephanie.
>>
>>I had my Lap on a Wednesday. I was pretty sore for the next few days. I
>>was able to get around the house ok by myself, but couldn't lift, carry
>>anything. It hurt to sit up...rolling out of bed or off the couch was
>>easier! what a sight! i was supposed to go back to work on monday, but
>>found that when i tried to drive, turning to look for traffic made me
>>feel the soreness in my stomach too. i went back to work on tuesday.
>>
>>this may sound funny also, but be careful of the kind of underware and
>>pants you wear around that time. my pants would rub on the area of the
>>incision under my belly button and it was really sore and irritating.
>>also, i had my belly pierced and had to take that out because it was
>>rubbing around the incision.
>>
>>i hope this helps. good luck!
>>Beth
>>
>>At Mon, 28 Aug 2006, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>>
>>>At Fri, 6 Aug 2004, Stephanie wrote:
>>>>
>>>>I am having my first Lap. the 27th of this month. My doctor is going
>>>>to remove any endo he finds. How long can is the recovery time for
>>>>this???
>>>
>>>You need to set aside at least 2 full days (not including the day of
>>>surgery) to do NOTHING but lay around the house.

--
 well,... They seem to get easier the more you have.
 sounds weid but mine have gotten less painful each time I had a Lap.
  Maybe its because I know what to expect???
 I'd allow a GOOD 2-3 days of almost complete rest.
 I think it took me 5 days before I felt just fine.(1st time)
 and I tired easily when I did stuff for a week.
 Best of Luck~
 Make sure you have a script of pain meds. (Lortabs or vicoden)
    I also think sleeping on the couch is much better.
 Getting in and out of bed is tough on those belly muscles.
   Take care  :)
  Tracey

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