laparoscopic adhesiolysis recovery time.

[X_Jaded]

Hello all

I have just got back from the gp and am feeling a bit tearful. No one I know really gets it so thought I'd talk about it here. Sorry if it's a long one.

I had my second procedure last Thursday and they removed some endometrial tissue. Not sure how much as I was in recovery when the surgeon came to see me (not helpful). I know that I was in theatre for just over an hour. But I recovered well and went home that evening.

I went back to work (desk work as a teacher) yesterday and today. Have been feeling pretty rubbish but thought that was normal as I'd not done much for a few days. Feeling really tired,sick a bit dizzy and still sre around the wounds.

I had a bit of a rash appear yesterday with itchy bumps and tiny blisters, so booked an appointment to see a nurse, they changed it to a gp. I presumed it was a reaction to the dressings, even though I've never reacted before. Thought it best to check.

So yeah gp agrees and gives me cream. But also noticed I wasnt feeling great and asked how I've been. He was surprised I wasn't off still because of the 'work' done. I dont have an infection but my temperature was up.

Long story short, even though I didn't want it, he's signed me off for another week.

I just feel stupid, like I should be recovering more quickly than that. Massive pressure being a teacher too, which makes me feel guilty. I just want to get on with my life!

Friends and family say I should take the time but I can't help but think I will feel fine in a few days and this is just normal tiredness that I should be able to deal with.

Apologies again for long post but any thoughts or shared experiences would be greatly received.

[gwen80]

I have to say I think your GP made the right decision. I know it's frustrating when you just want to get on with your life, but an operation does take it out of you. You've had very strong drugs and gas pumped into you, you've had tools inserted into you, organs moved around and tissue removed. Your body has it's work cut out to heal from all that at the moment and you need to give it time.

Take care x

[X_Jaded in reply to gwen80]

Thanks, I've spoken to work today and they've been very supportive. Time to put my pride away and find another boxset. X

[Heloo85]

I had a simple diagnostic lap and was given a 2 week sick note. I was a home carer at the time so didnt stop working. My second surgery i was given 6 week sick note. I agree with your Dr. You shouldve been given atleast 2 weeks to recover!

[Amnc]

Hi,

I am also a teacher who is currently signed off work and feeling insanely guilty about it so I can empathise. I know what you mean about feeling pressure to get better but that is just not real life sometimes. It takes as long as it takes and there is nothing you can do about it.

If I can ask, how long have you been able to keep up teaching alongside your illness? I'm not convinced that I can do it for much longer...

[X_Jaded in reply to Amnc]

Hey Amnc

I have been teaching for nearly 7 years. I had my diagnosis around 2011, with my first lap (for this) in 2012.

It's hard. I teach 16-19 so can tell them I'm not feeling well if it's an off day, but given the personal nature of the condition I haven't told them. I think the tiredness is the worst for me, trying to function all day, then go home and work more and keep a house going. It's a struggle.

I have considered reducing my hours, but we're saving for a mortgage so not great timing.

X

[Timothy31]

I've had 4 surgeries and learned the hard way on my 1st and 3rd about going back too soon. I've had at least 2 weeks off with each and on the 4th I had to ask for another week. It's very frustrating when your body doesn't allow you to do what you want it to, especially when work and stresses and piling up! See how your body goes, hopefully you'll only need 2 but if you need an extra couple of weeks make sure you take them! Otherwise you'll be suffering from every illness under the sun.

Hope you recover quickly x