Appointment for Laparoscopy

[Donna79x]

Hello Ladies

I have just recent my operation date of the 30th July.... looking it up on the net it looks like I may be off work for upto a week and it sounds quite painful.....

Anyone had this done and can offer me any info/advice.

Thanks !

 

[Steph]

I was due this but it was changed to a hysteroscopy, D&C and getting the coil.Laparascopy is by far less scary than it looks. A girl from work had it and was left with a tiny scar under her belly button that you can't even see now. She was up walking about and in visiting us the next day. I can only go on the hysteroscopy for feeling, but that was only like really heavy cramps afterwards, yeah painful, but nothing we can't handle Not wanting to scare you or sugar coat it, thats just the truth. Good luck

 

[Wobbles]

Depends on the person & the hospital. I've seen a couple of diff stories about laps.

I had mine & I was cut above my fairy & in my belly button. Now I was always very sensitive inside my belly button & above my fairy is where my skin bends when I sit, get up etc. So I found after very hard & quite painful for a handful of days. I would say over all its not too bad but the first time I guess is scarey in mind too ... I hated going under & the hospital ceiling on the way in was filthy LOL

Seen some girls mention one cut - Yvanne somewhere to the side I think she said (hope you don't mind me mentioing you Yvanne).

Just the honest reply from me hun

x x x

 

[Steph]

Haha Wobs...I got left in the hall for ages, was told when i arrived that I wasn't allowed to get into bed as someone else might need it, and only was allowed to get in (to the same bed they didnt need after all) when i was being taken down to theatre...again to sit in the hall. How do ceilings get so mucky in there?

 

[twinkletoes]

hiya chick, i had a diagnostic laparoscopy a couple of years ago. i just had 1 incicion (in my belly button). it was pretty painful for a week or so afterwards but apart from that it was fine. try not to worry x x x

 

[ablaze]

no wobbs dont mind u mentioning hun, i had one and my scar was nearer to my hip! no idea why, not really asked 2 many questions yet

 

[stephlw25]

I work in the day surgery unit and we do Lap's as a day case here, and they do it with 2 incisions. As its key hole surgery the wound are very small!

You may feel uncomfortable for the rest of the day as they fill your belly up with air to get a better view, therefore trapped and painful wind can sometimes be a problem afterwards. Most woman who have it done feel a bit achey and crampy for the next few days and most are advised to take a week off work.

hope that helps a bit !

Wishing you all the best

Steph x

 

[Steph]

I had one evening off work with my hysetroscopy, im hardcore...nah i went back way too soon, kept getting asked when i was due

 

[Imi]

Had a nick above my bits and one in my belly button!

xxx

 

[livi]

Dito!!!

 

[Donna79x]

Thanks everyone

 

[Donna79x]

Hello Everyone,

Thought I would leave a quick update after my pre-admin appointment today for my laparoscopy, which scared the s*** out of me.

Everything health wise is fine apart from the MINOR fact that I have to lose 18lbs in the next 8 weeks as a precaution ! easy peasy NOT! OH then came home and I went to work. I then come home to steak, HOME MADE CHIPS and sweetcorn !! I am on a diet I say.....

To which I get the usually response from a man... your so ungrateful !

Oh dear...

Well they say I will get my appointment date over next 2-3 months, while the specialist I saw 4 weeks ago told me 2 weeks after pre-admin appt..... Totally confused now then (nothing new there lol).

Hope everyone is ok.

Take care xx

 

[Trinity]

Hope you enjoyed your tea .. start the diet tomorrow .. lol.

Fingers crossed you get your appointment through soon

 

[Tam]

Ohhhhhh good luck with the weight loss babe, but glad all is OK! Hope you don't have to wait too long! x

 

[Wobbles]

Good luck Donna not easy loosing 18lb in that period of time so if goal is not reached I can't see why they shoudl be harsh about it. Do your best without starving yourself x x


Much luck hun for your coming appointments x x