Experiences with

Laparoscopy

Hello, I am due to have my first Laparoscopy next week and would appreciate understanding a little more about recovery etc. I have heard shoulder pain can be uncomfortable after the surgery- did anything help to relieve it?

Hiya! I have my first lap on Wednesday and I am soooo nervous. Excited the dates finally come around but so nervous because it now feels so real! Any advice? Also, probably a really silly question but I need to shower in the morning, I’m guessing I can just use my normal shampoo/shower gel but no deodorant

I had a laparoscopy last week to investigate symptoms of endometriosis. They didn't find any tissue to remove but said that I had an inflamed pelvis, liver and gall bladder.

Hi guys! Just a quick question for those of you who’ve had your laparoscopies done. How long after your surgery did you start applying cream / BioOil to the scars? I just want to make sure I don’t start applying it too soon as don’t want it to cause infection etc. Thank you! X

I’m due to have my second laparoscopy on Thursday and cautious that I’ll come on my period that day. I was due to start on Monday but, as they’re irregular, I haven’t come on yet. Can you still have your laparoscopy whilst on your period??!

this will be my 2nd lAparoscopy and treatment in 2yrs, has anyone else had multiple laps, I'm concerned. about more scarring tissue and pain as this will be the 5th time this scar has been opened and investigated, I'm just not wanting to continually go through these procedures

Have my very first laparoscopy this Thursday… why am I feeling so on edge about it? I’m still in shock that the hospital called last Wednesday to tell me….

Finally saw Gynaecology consultant and was told that my BMI was too high and that all I will be given is contraception pill and not be put forward for laparoscopy was not possible until I loose few stone. Any advise please x

Hi everyone I had my first ever lap on Thursday and I'm feeling just fine. I was diagnosed with endometriosis she said it was dotted about, and removed from/ around the pouch of Douglas. I had a cyst drained from my left ovary. I also had cysts removed from ends of my tubes. She also did the dye test

Hi there, I had my laparoscopy November so three months ago now. I’ve been fine until the weekend just gone. I was up all night in absolute agony only painkiller to help was codeine. I thought the laparoscopy was meant to stop these pains for a while?

Is anyone aware of whether it's possible to have eggs harvested while waiting for a laparoscopy to remove an ovarian cyst and fibroids?

Hey so some of you may know me and my story. For those that don't here's a summary; I'm 37, I've been diagnosed with Endometriosis in 2017 through my diagnostic lap, the specialist performed an excision around my bladder and uterus (stage 4). In 2018 I had a planned further excision of endo from my bowel

on the laparoscopy to take home with me.

I have my first laparoscopy tomorrow and have just sat down to write down questions to ask and my minds gone blank!!! Any advise or help appropriated ladies x

Hi, i had my 3rd laparoscopy a few weeks ago (removal of right tube due to hydrosalpinx) and this week started to get what feels like period pains and pain around my right side where one of the scars are, more of a dull ache. Has anyone suffered anything similar?

My mum also had 3 kids and still ended up having an ovary and Fallopian tube removed due to endometriosis when she had her laparoscopy in her 40’s.

Hi, I just wondered how long it takes for your monthly cycle to go back to normal after a laparoscopy for endometriosis . After surgery my first period was 44 days and my 3 periods since have been either 18 or 19 days, instead of my usual 26 days. Has anyone had their cycle go out of sync?

I had my laparoscopy on Friday and the shoulder pain is the worst bit! I’m still suffering with it now, almost 5 days on. The only thing that’s given me any form of relief is hot water bottles, but even then the pain doesn’t completely go away. I’ve found it gets worse after eating.

I’m having my laparoscopy in a few weeks time and trying to get as prepared as possible! 🙈 I was just wondering about sleeping positions after surgery and if it’s worth getting a post-surgery/ pregnancy type pillow? Or is it just a case of simply sleeping on your back and that’s fine.

Currently on prostap injections whilst awaiting a laparoscopy. I’ve been told I could be waiting at least 18 months for the op!