Recovery time after laparoscopy

[Elpis_]

Hello,

I'm having a diagnostic laparoscopy for endo next month, and I would like to ask how long is the recovery time after the operation.

I'm reading in some posts here, that some people get 5 or 6 weeks off work post-operation.

Is this for the diagnostic procedure as well?

Many thanks

[Stormtrooper4]

I had 2 weeks off work and I went on holiday to Cyprus for a week after that so 3 weeks off in total. Recovery wasn't that bad all for me.

[Elpis_ in reply to Stormtrooper4]

Thanks, Stormtrooper4 ! Was this a diagnostic one or was it a follow-up to remove it?

Also, have they told you how long to take off only after the operation (after they know what happened) or is it a standard protocol so you can know in advance?

Going to Cyprus doesn't sound bad at all 😎🔆

[Stormtrooper4 in reply to Elpis_]

It was diagnostic and removal all in one go. I wasn't told how much time off I would need just to see how I felt. I had my surgery on a Saturday as a day case and only saw my surgeon briefly afterwards when I was still in recovery. I had to ring my GP on the Monday to get a sick note and they offered me two weeks so that's what I took.

I know everyone heals differently so just see how you go and if you need longer you need longer. You know your own body and your own capabilities and it also depends on what type of job you do too. I was ok as I work in an office so nothing strenuous. Also, I was back driving two weeks after my lap.

Cyprus was a lovely place to recuperate. My other half carried the luggage and we just relaxed in the sun for a week.

[matchapea]

I had a diagnostic lap beginning of december and took 2 weeks off. Honestly, I felt great after 1 week but not quite strong enough to return back to work as my job is quite physical so did 2 just to be completely safe.

You’re not meant to lift anything for 6 weeks afterwards so still avoided that when I returned to work.

But yes, everyone heals differently so play it by ear and don’t force yourself.