Laparoscapy

[kermy79]

Hi everyone. I had my lap/ovarian drilling/ and the dye test done on 6-29-11. So I am now 16 post op. It was my first time to ever have any surgery. I was scared to death...but all of the nurses and support staff were wonderful. My dr came into the surgery holding area and said a prayer for me. Then they took me back to the OR. The last thing i remember was the anestheiologist telling me good night. When i woke up in the recovery room i felt a little stinging and pulling aroundthe 3 incisions that i had. But otherwise no pain. they gave me ice chips, then i went back to the first room that i was in before i was discharged. When I got up to go to the restroom, I was wobbly at first. But my hubby and the nurse helped me get to the restroom and back. After i went to the rr, i was able to get dressed and go home. I would recommend wearing loose clothing and they will give you pads if you need them. I bled for 4 to 5 days afterwards. Anyway, everything went great. My tubes were open and I did not have any endo or anything. I was given the pics from my surgery which are pretty neat to look at.
I only took 1/2 of a pain pill that first night home because I had a headache. After that, I did not have to take anymore. I did not really have any pain. I just had to take it easy on the stairs and getting up and down. BTW, we were able to start bding @ 5 days. sorry for tmi. If you have any questions for feel free. Sorry that this is sooo long.

Thanks for your story hun, i agree hun dont feel sorry the more info we get the better i feel aboutthe whole thing. Your not the first person to mention the loose clothes so i will deffinatly be wearing those. I love the picture idea that would be great to look back on. Have u had a normal cycle since the lap? Appart from the loose lothes is there anything else you think i should take with me. Oh yeah my oh is thinking of getting the day off work to come with me, do u think it would be ok to go without him or do u think i should deffinatly have him with me???

Thanks again for ur info

 

[mrspotato]

Hi kermy79 my DH can with me and i was glad i was all over the place when i came round from the anesthetic and when it came to being discharged they put me in a wheel chair and took me to the car as i couldn't walk (not with pain i just wasn't with it lol) and it was the same with the other ladies when they left. Good luck.

 

[pjds]

You will definitely need someone there with you. Especially to drive you home. My husband was off work the day of my surgery but he had to go in to work the next day for a few hours. Recovery was pretty easy. I do recommend having some gas-x handy too. It helps with the bloating feeling afterwards. Also some cough drops,because my throat was sore from the tube with the general ansthesia.
As far as my cycle goes, I am not sure if it has changed or not yet. I have noticed subtle changes in my body though. I have had egg white cervical fluid for the first time that I can remember. I am able to sleep better@ night too.

 

[Fallen Ambers]

I too, had a laparoscopy, and worked myself up over it. I probably read every darn article online on laparoscopies (ok I'm exagerating..), but I did read a lot and took copious notes.

I can honestly tell you that I worked myself up for nothing. Now I'm not saying that one should not be nervous a little bit, since of course, you are being put "under", however, it was not as bad as I had imagined it. I recovered very quickly and I only had to take 1 pain pill when I got home. The day after, I felt fine. I was tired, but I felt ok and was able to move around a little bit around the house. I took a shower, etc...

I was also very "anal" about cleaning my incisions.I did not want any type of infection so I followed my doctor's orders to a T and was very careful in keeping it clean and dry.

I suggest bringing a pair of loose pants, like sweat pants, or even a loose fitting dress (sundress, etc), just something kinda "flowy" and loose. You will want to be careful that nothing brushes up against your belly button.
You will feel bloated from the gas used to blow up your belly, and you might feel sharp pains from the gas trapped in your body. It hit me on top of my shoulders- it was like little needles poking on top of my shoulders and it was a sharp pain. Quick but sharp- it will take a couple of days for the gas to completely evaporate. My suggestion to you is that if you feel like you want to "fart", do so and feel complete at ease doing so. The more gas your release the less chances of experiencing those sharp pains.

I also highly recommend bringing one of your pillows with you. Make sure you have it so you can hold it against your belly when you get in the car and get out of the car. You will want to hold that pillow against your belly each time you will get up from the couch, or out of bed. It really helps with supporting your belly so it doesn't stretch as much when you get up or want to sit down. I find that it helped me tremendously.

Double up on your fiber before your surgery....I got constipated And if you have to take your pain meds, that will also cause constipation. So plan to have some fiber foods handy when you get back home. Fiber One bars, eat veggies, and drink lots of fluids.

That's about it ladies~ I wish you all the best!! Good luck!

 

[Evon47]

Hi FallenAmbers, thanks for the information. I am so sorry for your loss...I hope you will get another BFP very soon. I am scheduled for this procedure next Tues and I am super nervous so your post and other ppl posts helped tremendously. Just wondering though, what kinda pain killers did they give it to you for at home? Is it Morphine? And what dose?

 

[MrsEvans]

FallenAmbers Thank you so much and I hope your BFP comes soon
x

 

[Fallen Ambers]

Hi FallenAmbers, thanks for the information. I am so sorry for your loss...I hope you will get another BFP very soon. I am scheduled for this procedure next Tues and I am super nervous so your post and other ppl posts helped tremendously. Just wondering though, what kinda pain killers did they give it to you for at home? Is it Morphine? And what dose?

Hi Evon~ Thank you so much for your kind words of comfort. I so appreciate it!

As far as pain medication goes, I was prescribed Vicodin and if I remember correctly it was 500MG tablets, but don't quote me on the dose Evon.
I did not have to use it at all, except but 1 pill that I took that night before going to bed. The rest of the time, I was ok using Tylenol. Although, I certainly understand that every one has a different pain threshold, so you might need to use your pain medication.

I'm confident all will go well Evon~ I will be interested in reading your post-laparascopy comments

Many blessings to you xoxoxo

 

[Fallen Ambers]

FallenAmbers Thank you so much and I hope your BFP comes soon
x

Awww! Thank you so much! All will go well! You'll see, you'll come out of that mini-surgery like a champ! Please let us know how it goes!

Good Luck! & many blessings

 

[kermy79]

Would like to send a blanket thank you for all the stories and advice from all of u. U have made me a lot more relaxed about the whole thing. Still not looking foward to it but not as worried now. Thank u all

 

[groovyjem]

id like to second kermy just read all the posts and there is fantastic advice thank you for sharing my lap is not until sept so will defiantly be looking up this thread again xx

 

[Evon47]

Thank you FallenAmbers for the info. I will defo update u all after the procedure. I had a consultation today and been left feeling more scare than ever. Basically, the dr said that there r cysts on both ovaries and during the examination, she said that it feels 'rigid' so she thinks it might involves adhesions. Thus, she can't rule out a laporatomy if necessary.......but then she said I basically doesn't have a choice as she said that considering that I have been ttc for over a yr and it will b v difficult to get preg without having the lap. I just have to bite the bullet and pray it will not b that bad. God bless everyone.....

 

[mokamint7]

Hello! I had my first lap (and hysteroscopy at the same time) done the end of last month and it was a lot easier than I expected. I had previously had an HSG and it was extremely painful so I was nervous about the lap. I had an incision in my belly button and at my bikini line but it was covered in liquid bandage after the surgery so it was covered and protected at all times. I ended up pulling it off probably day 4 after surgery. My bikini line incision was fine but after awhile my belly button incision got itchy, lol. It took about a week for the incisions to totally heal and not be sore when I pushed on it.

Before surgery I just put on the gown and laid in the pre-op room with my IV in until my doctor showed up. Everyone was ready to go but he was late, lol. When he got there they rolled me to the operating room and before I could even see what it looked like I was OUT! Woke up in no pain at all just groggy. I was prescribed Tylenol 3 before the surgery. Afterwards, I was actually able to go with my partner to get him some wings to take home. We were both shocked, lol. I got home and ate some soup and then slept the rest of the day on and off. The next day I pretty much stayed in bed too, only because I was so sleepy. There was slight pain in my right shoulder when I laid on that side because of the gas trying to escape so I had to sleep on my left side. I took pain meds sometimes because of the gas trying to escape and because of bad headaches. I was also bloated for about 4 days. I didn't really realize it was bloating until like 2 days after surgery though. I have a dog, but I had a friend watch him for 5 days while I recovered. I liked being able to just lay around the house and do nothing. It also helps that I'm a teacher so I am on summer vacation. My surgery was done on Thursday and if I was working I definitely would have been fine going to work on Monday. I think taking the day off of surgery (obviously) and the day after would be fine.

Sorry for all the minute details, but before my surgery I was looking for all the details and couldn't find it so I posted mine, lol. GL!

 

[MrsEvans]

Hello! I had my first lap (and hysteroscopy at the same time) done the end of last month and it was a lot easier than I expected. I had previously had an HSG and it was extremely painful so I was nervous about the lap. I had an incision in my belly button and at my bikini line but it was covered in liquid bandage after the surgery so it was covered and protected at all times. I ended up pulling it off probably day 4 after surgery. My bikini line incision was fine but after awhile my belly button incision got itchy, lol. It took about a week for the incisions to totally heal and not be sore when I pushed on it.

Before surgery I just put on the gown and laid in the pre-op room with my IV in until my doctor showed up. Everyone was ready to go but he was late, lol. When he got there they rolled me to the operating room and before I could even see what it looked like I was OUT! Woke up in no pain at all just groggy. I was prescribed Tylenol 3 before the surgery. Afterwards, I was actually able to go with my partner to get him some wings to take home. We were both shocked, lol. I got home and ate some soup and then slept the rest of the day on and off. The next day I pretty much stayed in bed too, only because I was so sleepy. There was slight pain in my right shoulder when I laid on that side because of the gas trying to escape so I had to sleep on my left side. I took pain meds sometimes because of the gas trying to escape and because of bad headaches. I was also bloated for about 4 days. I didn't really realize it was bloating until like 2 days after surgery though. I have a dog, but I had a friend watch him for 5 days while I recovered. I liked being able to just lay around the house and do nothing. It also helps that I'm a teacher so I am on summer vacation. My surgery was done on Thursday and if I was working I definitely would have been fine going to work on Monday. I think taking the day off of surgery (obviously) and the day after would be fine.

Sorry for all the minute details, but before my surgery I was looking for all the details and couldn't find it so I posted mine, lol. GL!

Thank you for the description, ive been looking for someone whose had both done at once im having both done next week. how long was it for to feel comfortable to have sex? also did they dilate your cervix for the hysterscopy?

 

[jennievictora]

hey im due to have this done on 17 august i have my scan next thursday to see how bad my ovaries are. she said the op there doing is lap n dye ovarian drilling n lapscopy x

 

[kermy79]

Thanks for all the information ladies.The only part of the operation that really buggs me is the tube down your throat for oxygen. Does anyone know if ur awake or asleep for this procedure???

 

[jennievictora]

hey your asleep for it hun x

 

[mokamint7]

how long was it for to feel comfortable to have sex? also did they dilate your cervix for the hysterscopy?

I actually haven't' had sex since the procedure. But I didn't feel ANY pain down there. I bled a little for a few days but that's about it. And I'm not sure if they dilated my cervix. My doctor didn't say that he did, but then again I didn't ask.

 

[mokamint7]

.The only part of the operation that really buggs me is the tube down your throat for oxygen. Does anyone know if ur awake or asleep for this procedure???

I was very nervous about the breathing tube. I went to sleep right before they rolled me into the room. I didn't even get a look at the operating room lol. They put the breathing tube in once I was asleep. My throat was a little sore and dry for maybe two days after the surgery but nothing too bad.

 

[MrsEvans]

Good Luck Kermy

I hope everything goes well today
xx

 

[groovyjem]

good luck for today kermy xx