You don't feel a thing when you are under - don't worry!!

When I woke up from my laparoscopy, I was in a lot of pain and the nurses gave me TWO shots of morphine!

So, yes, it can hurt, but they are pretty good with helping you with pain relief - the anaesthestist will most likely give you a script for some powerful pain relievers. I didn't end up using my script - I found that I was fine on "normal" over the counter pain relief. I only needed it for one - two days as well. But you may find you need more powerful stuff for a laparotomy.

I asked the surgeon when I could start trying again after the lap, and he said, "straight away." Then he added.... "wait until you get home though"... lol As if I was in any state to BD straight away afterwards IN THE HOSPITAL!! lol I liked his humour - a little bit goes a long way sometimes!