Exercise after laparoscopy?

[LondonGal100]

Had a laparoscopy 2 weeks ago to get rid of endo (including endomitrinoma), surgery went well & recovery is too. I'm not fully 100% yet but am so bored sitting around doing nothing! Does anybody have any recommendations for exercise post op that isn't too strenuous on the abs? Is swimming any good?

[BusyLizzieP]

I had mine about 3 weeks ago, I did a search on YouTube for post laparoscopy surgery yoga and there’s a series of videos on there designed for the first 12 weeks after surgery to gradually build back some of the muscles. The first few weeks are very gentle, for obv reasons. But I’ve found helpful, especially in dealing with some of the aches and pains from constantly lying on my back!

[LondonGal100 in reply to BusyLizzieP]

Thank you BusyLizzieP that's so useful. Will definitely check it out, sounds like just what I need! All the best for your recovery 😀

[shasga]

hi how long do you wait for your laparoscopy by nhs?

[LondonGal100 in reply to shasga]

I was on a 2 year waiting list for initial referral to a gynaecologist(!), even though the GP had diagnosed the endomitrinoma on an ultrasound. Ended up starting a new job that very luckily had private insurance, but appreciate that's not available to everybody. Good luck with your surgery x

[Sunset-lady]

Walk as much as possible!

[LondonGal100 in reply to Sunset-lady]

Good idea!

[Zanlancaster]

It’s so hard isn’t it, I haven’t had my op yet. January but I’m struggling to walk far or go yoga. I am moving to yoga nidras off insight timer to try and get to the other side. How long do you think it will take post op?!

[LondonGal100 in reply to Zanlancaster]

Good luck for your op! I think gentle yoga sounds the way forward. Am gonna try the yoga on YouTube that's been suggested x

[Zanlancaster in reply to LondonGal100]

I have Glo app and inner dimension and insight timer. You can try for free and see if u like one. Perfect for sleep meditations

[Missionofendo]

Hello well done for having the operation I had to wait 6 weeks but did gentle walking at about 4 weeks as I felt so well after

GoodLuck with full recovery I remember feeling so relieved it was over 🙏 x

[LondonGal100 in reply to Missionofendo]

Thanks think gentle walking and yoga sounds the way forward! Just didn't think from what I read online that it would take so long to fully get back to where I was. But same as you, so relieved it's done! X

[Missionofendo in reply to LondonGal100]

I know but plenty of time to exercise fully I was just the same felt so much better but I’m sure the organs need to rest.

Congratulations the worst part is over 🙏 x

[Catandroyce23]

hi, could I ask if there were additional procedures listed on consent for your surgery? And did you undergo excision surgery?

[Catandroyce23]

also congratulations on a successful surgery I hope it helps you live a better life!