Post First lap dressings and asthma

[heathbearbun]

I had my first excision laparoscopy last Friday and i’m wondering how long I have to keep my stitches dressed for? I’ve showered and redressed the 4 lots of stitches I have but only got a couple more patches left.

Also, I have asthma and today my peak flow has dropped, i’ve had to use my blue a few times and i’ve started coughing (ouch, thank god for cushion splints). Is this something that is just part of the course? Anybody have any other tips for when coughing other than using a cushion against your tummy?

[Chirongreen]

I was told not to take the original dressings off for 5 days and I was coughing straight out of surgery because of the tube during anaesthetic, they told me to hold my tummy if coughing. I’m about to take my dressings off today. I’m having a lot of bladder issues we think it’s due to the catheter, handing a urine sample in today. Hope this helps