Hello everyone! I had my Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy and dye test yesterday to finally diagnose endometriosis and investigate my fertility. I was in hospital all day as had repeated dizzy spells and unable to go for a ‘full wee’ I was eventually discharged at midnight.
I’m feeling really deflated today. Yesterday I didn’t get to speak with my surgeon as he was in theatre all day and the one time he could come and speak to me I was having a reaction to an anti-sickness tablet! When I asked a nurse she was only able to tell me “multiple adhesions were removed but you’ll find out more during your follow up appointment in 2 weeks.” As they were checking my fertility too I just feel so emotional that I’ll have this hanging over my head for the next 2 weeks when I should be focusing on recovery.
Also every leaflet that they gave me said I should be able to resume daily activities within 24hrs of a lap and yet today I haven’t even managed to stand up straight or walk up the stairs un-aided. Is it just me being a total wimp?? My doctor signed me off work for 4 weeks - before the operation he said 2 would be the max time needed? Any advice on getting through the next few weeks would be gratefully received.
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Don’t push yourself. I was able to resume SOME of my usual routine after about 10 days, I was just about walking after a few days, as hard as it is focus on your recovery, ready for whatever may be next. Xxx
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. It has honestly made me feel so much better hearing that. I’ve allowed myself to rest today guilt free and I’ll continue to that for as long as needed. Thank you again. I hope you’ve had a lovely day. Xx
Hi! Please, forget about resuming activities in 24 hours! That's nonsense to me anyway. I agree with ChloeL934. If it helps, I couldn't stand up straight for days and I was incredibly bloated for two weeks at least but time is a healer - patience! The body has an innate capacity to repair itself. We just need to give it the space and time. Try to be careful with your diet (eat soft things never big quantities and drink plenty of water) and rest - the less jobs you give to your body, the more focused it will be on regenerating itself. I was in bed first, then after around 4-5 days I started sitting on a chair for a while during the day. After a few more days, I could walk with more ease slowly and carefully. And so on. Good luck and lots of love 😘
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I’m so glad I’ve found this community of such supportive and kind individuals!! When I read your reply this morning I was crying with happiness that people had taken the time to share their experience and offer advice. I managed to have a restful day completely guilt free. Thank you again. I hope you’ve had a wonderful day.
Hi there, I had a lap and excision of adhesions on 6 October for the same reasons as you. I had a similar leaflet and really stressed that I wasn’t healing quickly, but in my experience it definitely isn’t 24hours! It took me up to a week to stop feeling sick and dizzy from the anaesthetic and other drugs. I spent most of it in bed and pottered around when I could. I found walking painful for 2-3 weeks. 3-4 weeks after I could get around more easily and rapidly noticed an improvement but still had aches and pains. Went back to work after 5 weeks. I think if you’ve been signed off for 4 weeks then don’t panic if it takes a little while to feel like you’re feeling better! I would suggest just relaxing and sleeping for the next few days. Gently move around if you can but don’t over do it! Mint tea really helped me with gas pains and feeling sick. I hope that my ramble has helped a little! And all the best with your recovery 😊
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I’ve said it a few times now but I was honestly crying with happiness this morning that people took the time to share their experience with me. It’s made a huge difference in my mental state knowing that other people have had the same experience as me. I’ve had a restful, guilt free day. The mint tea has worked wonders, thank you! 🥰
Hi there I read this and I really feel for you, you must be feeling so many emotions right now. As well as the physical after effects. That's a lot of procedures you went through. I think that I'll have to do something similar after over 2 years of trying too with suspected endo.I woke up this morning to another dropping temperature which was so disappointing as my chart was looking really good.
I guess what's keeping me going is practicing gratitude for what I do have right now. I'm in a gratitude group and that's really positive. Journalling is great too. Also enjoying time with my husband as a pair before we do have a baby, one way or another.
On the plus side I would say that your doctors will have lots of info for you and next steps.
This must have been just the thing you needed for your journey!
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. It’s such a personal journey so I really appreciate that you commented. It’s just been so tough not knowing what they found, I had my discharge papers through the post today and although it doesn’t tell me much it implies that they inserted the marina coil (even though I specified I didn’t want this)!! It can be so disheartening at times but that’s such a lovely way to look at it.
Thank you again for reply, it really means a lot to me. 🥰
I had my first acupuncture session booked for before the first lockdown but it got cancelled with everything going on! I haven’t tried to rebook but after you’ve said that I think I might (will probably wait until I’m a bit more recovered!). What kind of benefits so you find it gives? X
It is so relaxing but yet energising and I just feel great after it. It is helping to manage pain too as well as the Chinese herbal heat patches which are such a relief. My temps are looking a lot more consistent now and getting higher temps too.😊 I go to a lady who practiced in China for many years and really knows her stuff and is so nice too which really helps.
I wish you a full and speedy recovery although don't rush yourself, take all the time you need xx
Take your time. I am two weeks post lap tomorrow. I spent my first 10 days upstairs mainly in bed and my hubby brought an arm chair upstairs so I could sit out for a little.
I could hardly move and my husband had to help me out of bed.
I only made it down stairs for the whole day yesterday and it exhausted me.
I have had a struggle with my recovery this time, had alot of pain and sickness.
I was sent home with info saying it takes 4 weeks to recover/time needed of work, no lifting , no exercise
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! That’s so helpful to hear of people going through the same thing. I’m exhausted at everything and didn’t know if I should be pushing myself more. But I think I’m going to trust my body and give it time to heal. I’ve found the leaflets so unhelpful (mine was for general lap and not counting on any work being done).
Hi, I'm 4 weeks post lap tomorrow, I removed 8 cm uterus fibroid. The day after surgery i was feeling dizzy, and have been vomiting all day and had fever 38. They kept me in hospital for another day. The day after they discharged me. Two days latter I was feeling dizzy, numbing on my face and had, I couldn't eat and sleep at all, and I ended to Emergency. They said I was allergic to something, unknown reactions or the dizziness came from anemia, during the surgery i lost a bit blood. They send me home again. On the way home I fainted twice and call the ambulance and they kept me in Intensive Critical Care for 48 hours and gave me Iron infusion 500 mls, and kept me in hospital for 5 days. I'm still feeling dizzy and have low BP 90/60, but yesterday was my first day of my period and I passed some small blood clots. I'm worried a little bit. My GP said it will take time for your body to heal, so it looks I need more rest. I wish your recovery goes well and wish you all the best.
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That's a lot of procedures you went through. I think that I'll have to do something similar after over 2 years of trying too with suspected endo.I woke up this morning to another dropping temperature which was so disappointing as my chart was looking really good. 
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