Post-lap questions

[Crafternoongirl]

Hi all,

I had my first lap yesterday morning. They found stuff (I was too woozy to remember details), as well as endo on my bowel which will probably be discussed/have a surgery planned during a follow-up appointment. I have a few questions!

Has anyone else had experience with ovarian anchor stitches? They SUCK so bad but I guess they serve an important purpose. I hate how I can feel them when I move.

How long before you can poop as normal again? Last time I went was the morning of the day before my lap, so it's been about 3 days. I started over-the-counter dulcoease capsules this afternoon. Starting to feel the pain though, a little apprehensive about my first movement

I've noticed over the course of this evening that my urine smells sweet? I'm passing it a lot better now and there's no cloudiness or pain at all.

Howwww do you keep up the bravery to do the blood-thinning injections? I thought I was so brave and I'm not. I also thought I did well but I'm bruising. To be fair, the first one the nurse did is bruising as well, but not the same as mine. :/

I've started getting bruising down my left side, and I dread all the steps I still have, like the anchor stitch removal, changing my dressings on Thursday and 6 more of those injections. I'm gonna look like a purple beachball by the time the week is through.

Endo truly is the absolute worst

[Bikergal900]

I dont have experience with the anchor stitches but I too bruised from the injections. I'm two weeks post hysterectomy and still have trouble pooping. They gave me lactulose which helped and then it worked too well 😂. Needless to say I stopped taking the lactulose for now. Get lots of rest and take it easy. Only yesterday I tried going into a shop just to browse and buy some bits to entertain me and I'm suffering for it now. Look after yourself x