I have to admit that the recovery from my second lap was a lot longer than it was after my first. I was back at work in a few days after my first one but after my second I was stil very sore for 3 weeks afterwards. If I worked, there wouldn't have been any way that I could do my job properly - I could hardly bend over! Maybe that's just me though, and I assumed it was the difference between 9 years and 4 kids from when I had my first one kwim? I would listen to what you've been told and assume that it could take at least that long and anything less than that is a bonus.
The recovery from my lap was a lot longer than I thought it would be...two weeks off work (then two weeks school holidays anyway). There was no way I could've gone back before about three weeks. It took nearly six months for my energy levels to return to near normal. My op was abt two hours. However, it had an infection too, so that may have affected my recovery time.
I agree with PP - I'd go with what you've been told and anything less is a bonus.
I had a lap, removal of endo, hysteroscopy and dye study and D&C, on a Friday, went back to work on the Tuesday. Looking back I should have stayed home longer, I wasn't quite up to it yet, but didn't have a sick note from the Dr's so felt like I should go back. Don't forget it is a proper operation and your body will need some time to heal. I agree with Trillian and Jleigh29 about keeping in mind it could take 2 weeks and anytime sooner is a bonus! Good luck hun, wishing you a speedy recovery for afterwards! xxx
Definitely over a week for recovery, bleeding for 9 days (not super heavy, just constant on and off). Definitely needed the following week off work - I had it done on a Thursday and took the following week. Maybe it depends on how much you have done??
It's ok to be freaking out N2L, the unknown always freaks me out. I hope the others have said something that will shed light on your recovery period xx
Technically laparoscopy just means abdominal keyhole surgery with a camera so when people are talking about laparoscopies it is like comparing apples with oranges. It varies from a quick look around to make sure everything looks OK such as what they do pre IVF to the major surgery me4ever described.
So recovery time is difficult to predict from other people's experiences. Also your doctor may change the estimate on recovery after the operation depending on how much they do.
Sorry, I know that is not reassuring but I think it is natural to be worried about it. I have lost count of the number of day procedures I had through the Ivf process but I was always stressed before them so knowing you are going in for some major surgery would be difficult.
Good luck. Hope it all goes well.
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