Having a laparoscopy next Thursday!

[Barneyboo]

Anyone had one before? What happened?

 

[Nutmeg]

I have had one but it was a long time ago! I was 16 and had a cyst on my ovary. I was knocked out for it. I remember being quite uncomfy around my shoulders after but was never in any pain really. Not sure if that helps at all sorry!

 

[Jkelmum]

I had one about 7 yrs ago they put me sleep I woke up dopey and 2 stitches near my overies and womb ...didnt take long xx

 

[Eoz]

Yes i had one well actually 4.It's ok just a bit sore after.Because they put air inside you to get a bigger picture you wake up feeling very bruised.A nurse once said it feels like a horse kicked you.Charming!Obviously the air has to come out so expect a bit of bottom burping.I rested for 2 days and after that i was fine.I took paracetomol for pain and warm baths.You dont have a huge scar either.Ask away hun xxx

 

[Barneyboo]

Obviously the air has to come out so expect a bit of bottom burping./quote]


Great! x

 

[missmarls]

I had one in Sept, was sore for a few days but it really wasn't too bad at all. My doctor found quite a bit of endo which my last Dr told me I didn't have. Good luck and don't worry...at least if they find anything they can clear it up while they're in there and you'll have increased fertility for three to five months.

 

[Faerie]

Hi, I've had *counts in head* 4. It depends what they're doing really as to how you feel afterwards.
I think the one thing I'd wish I'd known before is that you can get really bad pains in your shoulder, from the gas rising up. Think it happens to 1 in 4 people.
On average I've had a week off work though longer when I had an ectopic and also when I had an infected tube removed.
Personally I like to take arnica, I'm sure it helps Just make sure you rest afterwards.