Uncomfortable and in pain

[Laura494]

Hello I had a larascopry yesterday for endometriosis I'm now having bed but I can not seem to get comfy at all at the moment I'm on my back but so uncomfortable. Also was wondering about bathing because I don't have a shower

[amy-28]

Hi Laura sorry to hear your feeling so uncomfortable sleeping on my back was hard to get used to as i never sleep that way! are you keeping on top of your pain meds? the gas may be causing discomfort too so maybe try peppermint tea. With regards to bathing i was told not to have a bath as they didn't want them submerged in water for 5-7 days? i know its not the most hygienic of options but maybe just washing in the sink for the first few days save risking anything happening? Hope you feel better soon xxx

[Laura494 in reply to amy-28]

Thanks hun. Seem to be getting a lot of pain in my belly button were the camera was placed. Is this normal? Xxx

[amy-28 in reply to Laura494]

Yes my belly button is always worst not sure why maybe that one bit deeper? xxx

[Laura494 in reply to amy-28]

Yeah think it is because my belly dips in anyway when I sit or lie in a certain position xxx

[tmc182]

Hi. Pain is normal for the first few days you may only have tiny incisions but inside will be very battered and bruised. Take it easy, try to walk around a little to ease the gas pain. If your belly button gets worse see your GP as it could be infected, this has happened to be 3 times! Antibiotics usually sort it quite quickly. Worsening pain is usually a reliable tell-tale sign of infection. Regarding a bath you shouldn't submerge the stitches as it increases the risk of infection, a quick shallow bath to have a wash will be fine, but don't lay in it with water covering your stitches. Hope you feel better soon.