Hi guys, so on the back of my first post I visited the doctors as it has been two weeks since I had my lap and coil fitted and still in a lot of pain and discomfort and was worried about navel incision as it has been leaking a bit and it's been hurting and stinging when I pass urine. I feel like I was kind of fobbed off as the dr was like laps don't normally cause so much pain and asked me about the recovery time! She didn't take a swab as it was dried over or even a urine sample but gave me more painkillers and another sick note for work. I have been moving about despite pain although I'm exhausted all the time and feel hot and cold and have pain in the pelvic region and lower back but unsure if it's the coil.
Is the pain normal at this stage and what do people recommend for recovery? Xx
Hi the pain is more likely from the coil. It can take a few months to settle in.
I would see another GP re stinging when going to toilet as it sounds like a uti.
Belly button incision can be quite moist as the air can't really get to it.
Try using a cotton bud to clean it with warm salty water , but make sure you let it dry if you are going to cover it.
Hope you feel better soon.
Thank you for your reply, I think it is the coil too to be honest - wish I had been told about it prior to having it inserted - I was only told about bleeding. I am keeping it clean as you have said but not covering it to prevent it getting moist. I'm going to go back regarding the utility as it'll need sorting x