On Wednesday I went into hospital for my laparoscopy, ovarian cystectomy, hysteroscopy, mirena coil fit, endometriosis diagnosis and possible removal, tube treatment and biopsies. I was told I'd be out on Wednesday night but wasn't discharged until Thursday late afternoon. After what I can only describe as a hellish time in hospital involving absolutely no sleep, constant obs but also comfort from the loveliest nurses, I am ecstatic to be home.
I woke up in recovery and was told that my cyst had been removed and that I had endometriosis but will find out more in my post op appointment in a few weeks time.
My cannula had apparently bent in my hand so I wasn't getting the fluids I needed and I had been fitted with a catheter to help me go to the toilet properly.
Thursday morning I was assisted getting out of bed, but when I did I almost fainted in the bathroom and was taken straight back to bed.
It's been days since my operation and the post operation pain is ridiculous. I'm in constant pain and i'm really hoping that it'll go soon enough.
I've managed to have a soak in the bath and I've taken my dressings off to help them heal faster.
My wishes are with all of my fellow endo sufferers and I will update after my post op appointment xxxx
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Hi Hun glad you're home. Make sure you keep pain relief up and if you're still getting any gas pains try peppermint tea. Get plenty of rest and look after yourself. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
I second about the peppermint tea - great for the gas and I found it was soothing my tummy. I know exactly what you mean by hellish post op pain - I felt the same (had my lap on 16th of March). Make sure you take your meds on time (I was on paracetamol, diclofenac and dihydrocodeine, felt like I was on Mars most of the time haha), you'll get better and take each day as it comes. It's been nearly 4 weeks since my lap and I'm pretty much back to normal, I get the occasional twinge if I do too much and today was the first day I took my dog out a walk (felt like a great achievement). Sending hugs to you, hope you will get better soon!
Get some ibuprofen as well but if you're still sore then don't hesitate to phone the hospital or your GP to get stronger meds (they are there to help you). The gas is a horrendous thing but it will pass (mine is totally gone now, just bruising on my tummy).
Remember to take plenty of rest, washing can wait hope you're feeling better soon x
Welcome home and make sure you take it really easy and don't listen to anyone who says that you should be feeling better by a certain date, just go at your own pace. Hope you feel better soon. X
I've had it heaps, I know they mean well but they don't know you as as you know yourself. Take a few steps round the house when you can just to release the gas a bit (!). Keep well X
Exactly! I'd rather take a bit more time anyway to make sure I'm definitely okay to go back to work and move properly again. I don't think people always realise what an effect these kinds of operations can have on someone.
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hope you're feeling better soon x
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