Has anyone ever had to have a 'lap and dye'

[Hope35]

Hello there,

My doctor is referring me to have a 'lap and dye' done at hospital and I just wondered if anyone has any stories to share eg. what was the recovery time, after effects etc. I had abdominal surgery when I was 9 & it is possible that this has caused my tubes to become blocked which is why I have been referred. I am now 35 and have been TTC for a while now. Any stories about experiences will be greatly appreciated, thank you.

 

[hayz1981]

Hi

I've had four lap and dyes!

I've had no problems with it at all - I was admitted as a day patient. I've always had morning surgery then ended up being at the hospital until about 4pm-ish (after having something to eat and going for a wee!!). After the op I usually feel pretty groggy from the anaesthetic. Then I feel a bit sore in the abdomen, and bleed a little bit afterwards. Sometimes I get achy shoulders from where some of the gas they use gets trapped inside. But none of the pain is unbearable or anything - just a bit uncomfortable.

I have usually taken 5 days off work for this to be on the safe side, although I probably could have taken less.

If there's anything else you want to know, just ask away! xxx

 

[Hope35]

Thank you for your reply hayz1981,
How long did it take from being referred to actually having the operation done?

 

[tateypot]

Hi, I had a lap and dye a few weeks ago. I was exactly the same as hayz1981. I took five days off work and had some discomfort but was generally ok. Thankfully they found no blockages. Hope it goes well for you!

 

[hayz1981]

Thank you for your reply hayz1981,
How long did it take from being referred to actually having the operation done?

Mine didn't take very long at all - but my gynae is fantastic and as he was the one doing the surgery, he made sure I got on the list within about 4 weeks. I don't know what the standard waiting time is, I'm guessing it varies from hospital to hospital.

 

[caz & bob]

hi i had a lap and dye because my consultant thorght my one tube was bloked but it wasnt so it didnt take that long for me home the same day no bad pain x x

 

[louis]

Hi I had a lap and dye done 23rd dec, i struggled to sleep that evening but recovered pretty quickly, i just felt a bit groggy and sore the following two days, it was a day surgery my surgery was done about 1pm and I was out by 6pm louis x

 

[emptyarms]

Hi, I had a lap and dye a couple of years ago, and just like the other ladies I had a bit of discomfort, but nothing we women can't handle!!! I did have some brusing, but I do bruise quite easily so for me that was to be expected! Hope everything works out ok for you x