Worried about Laparoscopy

[emma1210]

Hi - I’m due to have a laparoscopy and hysteroscopy on Monday and I’m starting freak out a bit.

I’m really worried about blood clots forming post surgery - I have intermittent positive antiphospholipid syndrome and have suffered acute coronary syndrome and a central retinal vein occlusion. I have not been officially diagnosed with anything that requires me to take any medication stronger than daily dose of baby aspirin. My procedures have been postponed a couple times (partly Covid related) - but it can finally go ahead and I’m just so scared of having problems afterwards. But the symptoms I’m suffering mean the need for the procedure is very much still there. I’m soul searching I guess, in need of reassurance.

I have injections into my eye and due to start next course on 29th April - it’s so difficult to get different departments in the NHS to talk to each other and even harder to speak to a dr without a specific appointment in order to ask questions. I think I will be injected with and provided with Fragmin pre and post op. I guess I just want to hear if anyone has had any truly adverse experiences? I know my case is not usual and has additional complexities - I just don’t know where else to find out some honest information.

Best wishes

[luli26]

Hi there! Gosh, you have a lot going on, it's no wonder you are worrying. Have you had a pre-op meeting? It might be you could arrange a consultation with the surgeon/consultant to discuss all these things and get some peace of mind? At the very least you should have a pre-op phone conversation even if you have to push for it. I do hope the procedure goes well, keep us posted. In the meantime, try and look after yourself and indulge in some self-care to take your mind off things. Good luck x