Anybody had a laparoscopy done?

[Gvw015]

I'm on my last cycle of clomid then if unsuccessful fs wants to so a laparoscopy of tubes to look for blockages (I am fully aware this is backwards)
Has anybody had it done and then fallen pregnant shortly afterwards?
I've heard stories of women who go to have the initial test, without any blockages and then fall pregnant because it just cleans the tubes anyway?

I don't know, honestly, I'm just hoping for some insight and comfort. It's scary knowing I will have to have a procedure.

 

[katherinegrey]

I had a laparoscopy done for suspected endometriosis. The procedure was okay, not too sore afterwards, manageable with ibuprofen and paracetamol, it did take about a week for the bloating to go down though. Good luck for your operation

 

[Amber3]

Had it doen too. It is really no big deal compared to other surgeries. I had sore shoulders due to the gas which is pumped into the stomac. That was the only side effect.

 

[JJKCB]

I had it to during a bout of septicemia - they checked my ovaries and removed my appendix, my ovaries are fine but my cycles have been much worse ever since (but my issues are hormonal) out of the 3 scars 2 are barely visable but one right in the middle of my stomach didnt heel right and looks horrible too

I think im probably the minority though

 

[mrsrouse2b]

Hi
I haven't had the procedure, but will most probably be having one in the next couple of months for suspected endo. Back on the pill for now to see if symptoms subside.
Good luck with it, looking forward to reading others experiences!
xx

 

[Hoping4aBoy]

I'm on my last cycle of clomid then if unsuccessful fs wants to so a laparoscopy of tubes to look for blockages (I am fully aware this is backwards)
Has anybody had it done and then fallen pregnant shortly afterwards?
I've heard stories of women who go to have the initial test, without any blockages and then fall pregnant because it just cleans the tubes anyway?

I don't know, honestly, I'm just hoping for some insight and comfort. It's scary knowing I will have to have a procedure.

I had this done with the hope that the cleaning of the tubes would be the trick for me. It wasn't but it was helpful to know that my tubes were not blocked. I am months removed from that process now. Its not a bad procedure.

 

[tulip1975]

I had one done back in August to remove some endo and drain a cyst on my ovary. I did it on a Thursday and was back to work on Monday. I never used the pain meds they gave me (I think maybe one day that weekend, I took some Advil).

I was bloated for two weeks, though - I barely got my jeans zipped up in time for my vacation to Ireland!

Good luck!

 

[memartin]

I had mine in June. It was to do a full scope- check for endo, check tubes, check uterus, and then to do an ovarian wedge. Long story short I ended up being cut open! Tubes weren't blocked nor do I have endo, but was still able to have wedge done. I was a rare case, but even then I would do it all over again!

 

[Gvw015]

Well hopefully they can figure out why it hasn't happened yet. I'm exhausted of being sad.

 

[tricey691]

Yes I had one done 2 days ago.. Not as bad as I thought it would be. Tummy a little sore from the stitches and a very sore throat.
I had a blocked tube (not sure if both) but my obgyn was able to unblock it.
I go for my post- op appointment next Wednesday so I will get more of my questions answered.

Good Luck

 

[Gvw015]

Thankyou. Hopefully you'll get a sticky bean soon as a result. I'm So scared. A lot of my hopes are pinned on getting this don't to hopefully get pregnantn

 

[bamluby]

Hello!
It seems like the norm is that laparoscopy procedures aren't too bad. I am happy to see that other ladies on this thread didn't have too much pain afterwards! Unfortunately, I guess I was not one of those women. My OB/GYN told me to take one-two weeks off from work, because I worked in a fast-paced environment. I only took one week off, and really wish I would have taken more. I had a polyp removed from cervix and had endometriosis removed from one of my ovaries, my bladder, and the outside of my uterus. I ended up getting a bladder infection from having a catheter during the surgery, and it was incredibly painful. It probably didn't help that I was stir-crazy and had trouble resting after my surgery, so I overexerted myself. My best advice would be to not do what I did Take it easy and rest as much as possible for a few days. Let yourself heal, and I am sure it will go great!!!

I should also add that after recovering from my laparoscopy, I have never felt better. I had A LOT of pain during AF and intercourse prior to my surgery, and it helped so much with everything! I have no regrets about it at all!

As for fertility after a laparoscopy, I have heard from my doctor (and friends) that your fertility increases after the procedure. This is probably more likely if things are actually removed etc. I have heard that this can be up to a year after the surgery. In my first cycle "trying" about a year after my surgery, I fell pregnant! I was incredibly surprised, because our timing wasn't even that good around O! Unfortunately I miscarried, but that is likely due to other factors.

I guess what I am trying to say is: I hope the clomid helps, and you get pregnant before having to do a laparoscopy. However, if you do find that you need to get the procedure done, I think it will be very successful! I know it can be scary to have surgery of any sort, but even with my infection and everything, it wasn't unbearable. I wish you the best of luck, and tons of sticky baby dust!!!

 

[Gvw015]

Well it's booked for Tuesday now. Thankyou for your post! I also have pain during intercourse but always put it down to his size... (Tmi)
Hopefully it will help me too.
I'm glad to be having it to get some answers

 

[Ltruns33]

I had a laparoscopy in the first of June of 2013. Was tender and bloated for a few days. Bruised pretty good at the belly button too. I didn't tell anyone we had done it, and was off work anyways that say since I'm a teacher. I work asymmetry sports camp and was at work on Monday, I coach cross country and was running within a week (slowly though).

Anyways you asked if anyone had gotten pregnant after, I did. The very next cycle off my lap I got pregnant. I had a heart breaking miscarriage after 15 months ttc and first "miracle" bfp. My reproductive specialist doesn't think it was a coincidence that we got pregnant: even though the lap showed perfectly healthy endometrium, ovaries abd tubes. If we don't get pregnant by June, we are doing hsg with IUI.

I was really mad for a long time we jumped straight to surgery even though all signs indicated healthy structure and no blockage/endo. If all is did was clear my tubes, hsg is way less invasive. On the other hand if I would've needed it anyways, then by all means I guess.

 

[Milty]

I just wanted to add this might be a really good choice for you. In just reading this thread I've seen at least 3 symptoms of endo so it would be good to get checked out. I mention this because I had endo and had no idea because I didn't have painful periods.

One thing I like about this test/surgery is if the find something they can usually fix it. It can be scary to think about but it can move you down the path to fertilty much faster than trying several minor things first.

Good luck with everything!!

 

[wantabby]

I had a laparoscopy 09/13' we had bee trying for almost 4 years at that point. No BFP ever. I previously has an Hsg 05/12' which showed my tubes open, so I though all was well. We continued ttc with no luck. So my doc finally decided to do a lap on me. When he did he found adhesions everywhere, from an appendectomy I had in 03'. The adhesions had my ovaries pinned behind my uterus and my uterus attached to my bowles. Basically a spider webish mess. I also had 8-10 endometriosis spots he burned, and a chocolate cyst.oh and he re-flushed my tubes.. still open. So my laparoscopy definitely was worth it. I had mild pain in shoulders from the gas, and that was the worst part for me. You can hardly see any scaring. My doctor finally put me back on my fertility meds this month, so I feel like this is my first month actually trying with working parts..lol!! Good luck to you!

 

[mod19]

I had one done 1\2007 due to an ectopic pregnancy, so don't be scared when I tell you this: when they finally figured out I was having a tubal pregnancy they started prepping me for surgery, but another woman came in with her tube already burst. Well by the time they got to mine burst as well. They repaired my tube. The next day I couldn't eat, I would vomit everything up I ate, and every time I stood up I would black out. Turns out they didn't completely sew me up, so I had a second one done. I don't remember the pain, they gave me vicoden and perkaset (spelling?) But my whole stomach was bruised and I had to take a month off of work since my job was fast paced and active.

Again, mine was done for a different reason and is likely the cause of my fertility issues.

 

[ElleT613]

I'm on my last cycle of clomid then if unsuccessful fs wants to so a laparoscopy of tubes to look for blockages (I am fully aware this is backwards)
Has anybody had it done and then fallen pregnant shortly afterwards?
I've heard stories of women who go to have the initial test, without any blockages and then fall pregnant because it just cleans the tubes anyway?

I don't know, honestly, I'm just hoping for some insight and comfort. It's scary knowing I will have to have a procedure.

I had this procedure done in December for suspected endometriosis. They did in fact find some but it was moderate-- nothing too serious. Anyway, as far as recovery go the worst thing about it is the bloat!! O. m. g.... it's a little rough. Just frustrating really. I would try and walk around and my shoulders would ache so bad from the gas I would have to lie flat a lot. I have two scars about an inch long each near each hip.. not too bad. I was scared my belly button was never going to go back to normal as it looked like it was all stretched out with guaze stuffed in it and stuff- but after a month it was looking back to it's old self...

Overall, as far as surgeries go it is easy to recover from-- I would say 3 weeks you'll feel completely yourself!

 

[babyboop]

Hi Gvw015
How did your lap go? I am going to be doing one at the end of the month. I am scared out of my wits. I have severe endo and i'm scared when they go in they'll tell me that they could not fix it so i can have my baby. I am so so scared

Please let me know how yours went

 

[dingles]

Hi girls,
I'm having a lap & dye done in 3 weeks time. I'll be on CD 13 (or there abouts) at the time. I usually OV around day 14/15. Would it kill me to BD the day after the op?? i.e how sore/bloated/uncomfortable will I be? I hate the idea of missing a cycle.

TTC 2+ years with 3 early MC's