during & after lap??...

[unlucky2014]

Hi All,

Long story, hopefully cut short !

I had a laparoscopy on 1st October, which concluded that I didn't have endo ! However, I did have something called pelvic congestion syndrome ?? Anyway, had to change pill to progesterone only, and have been given mefenamic acid to see how this works, but will be back to see gyno in January to see how my body is responding etc.

Anyway, apart from this. 3 days after my operation, I reported on here about feeling unwell, it turns out I had an infection, but not because of the wounds and after care. It appears the infection may have come from the equipment. I was on Augmentin 635mg 3x a day to blast this infection out.

Now, here is where I need advice. Has anyone had an infection before?

It has been 4 weeks since I originally had the infection, and I am exhausted. I feel physically and mentally drained. All I currently do is sleep for Europe. I go out for an hour to get fresh air and sleep for 6 !

My eating habits haven't been the same, I do not eat half as much as I usually do, and despite making sure I eat something everyday, it is a struggle. I feel like I am a zombie trapped in someone else's body .

I know what they mean, when they say "lights are on, but no one is home".

The doctor has sent me for blood tests, but whilst I wait for the results, I wanted to know if anyone had a similar experience as myself?

I am 23, and feel so alone right now.

[Hriverson]

I have had the exact same experience! I had my lap on the 23rd and they found that and another infection caused by a popped cyst. I feel horrendous. My pain is no better-if not worse and im constantly getting dizzy sick spells. Ive been to my doctor 3 times since and theyve said its normal but you know your body and you can tell when somethings wrong! Ive barely gone out too, the thought of having to do my hair and makeup is exhausting in its self and my friends just think im lazy when i go to bed at 10 and wake up at 12!

[unlucky2014]

Hi

I am glad I am not alone. Its just effort to do anything, change the bed and I slept for 4 hours, go for a 20 min walk and sleep for 6 hours ! Some of my friends understand some have been sarcastic and "oh sleeping again". However I don't care what people say, right now my body wants to sleep so I will listen to it !

It sounds harsh but I just want to be myself, I am fed up with staring at 4 walls or being asleep, but I go out and get fresh air and sleep for Europe, which then defeats the object. So might as well say in !

I have been to the doctors once a week, at one point 3 times in a week. I had my blood test on Thursday, so will see what they say when I go back Wednesday.

Just annoying as I can't go back to work due to sleeping ALL the time. I work 45 hours a week and even if I go back on light duties, I will still be on my feet constantly. Right now I am 100% sure the staff will find me asleep !