Constipation before laparoscopy

[Gothchic]

Hiya all,

I’m having a diagnostic laparoscopy in a couple of weeks and I’m a bit worried about how my bowels may affect things. I have a lot of bowel symptoms one being constipation which can be very stubborn to treat. If I’m constipated when going in to surgery will that make it more difficult to find any possible endometriosis or affect the outcome in any way?, the gynaecologist is aware of my constipation issues and didn’t mention having to do a bowel prep, I’m just a bit worried about it.

[Pinky171]

They will give you an enema thats what they did with all ladies on my ward pre op. Hope it all goes well good luck x

[Gothchic in reply to Pinky171]

Ok I didn’t get told that when I had my pre-op, I may just call the gynaecology department to confirm. Thank you xx

[Thedetoxbath]

Can you call admissions or the secretary for your consultant if you can't get in touch with them directly? I had bowl prep for my surgery on Monday (was really successful)... I guess all hospitals have their own way. I'm sure it will be fine but will put your mind at ease xX

[Gothchic in reply to Thedetoxbath]

I will call them in the Morning and see what they think is best. Thank you xx

[Pinky171]

Yes I wasn't told either! It was quite a shock I have never had one before. Hope you get through to the team 😁