Advice re dizziness 5 days post op

[DarkStar85]

I'm day 5 post first lap and still feel really spaced out and dizzy after GA. Pain is getting better I'm off the strong meds but was on morphine for a couple of days. Moving around better but after a couple of hours out of bed I'm straight back wiped out. Is this normal? I did have a lot done in terms of stage 4 DIE excision. Huge respect to all of you who have went through multiple surgeries, recovery is much harder than I expected.

[Sunset-lady]

Hi, it takes up to two weeks to get GA out of your system so you will still be tired and dizzy. Get plenty of rest and let your body heal xxx

[DarkStar85 in reply to Sunset-lady]

Thank you, I needed to hear that! Xx

[Endofitall]

Both my laparoscopies I’ve felt extremely tired and dizzy after small exertions eg standing to make a small dinner (mostly reheating!) or short shower (haven’t even tried to wash my hair in first week). So yes can be completely normal. But if you don’t feel well I would still get checked over to make sure things are okay. If you have a fever, your wounds look redder or you have new bruising, feel short of breath or your heart racing then especially important to seek medical help urgently.

[DarkStar85 in reply to Endofitall]

Thanks for your reply. I'm glad it's not just me! Day 6 post op and no idea when I'll be able to wash my hair! Scared to get the wound dressings too wet in the shower. I thought my belly button wound was infected yesterday as I had a mild fever but im a bit better today. Can't believe how much the GA has wiped me out. With my c section I was out of bed after 6 hours and never lay down again. With the lap I've been in bed all week x

[Teemaurica]

When I had mine I never experienced server pain or had morphine or anything after, it was sore for around 2 weeks to stand straight but nothing were I'd have to stay in bed. I recommend you calling the doctors or hospital and ask to be sure, doesn't sound like you should be that bad in my option. But everyone is different