recovering from endo operation- when can I return to work after surgery?

[Sorebelly]

Just had operation on Monday night, now still sore, having difficulty moving arround, has to hold my tummy in when walking in the house. Dr said before operation I can go back to work the third day, but nurse told me after OP, I will recover aft 3weeks. any one has experience? Plus, the operation went on for 2 hrs, 2 patch were removed, 1 could not be removed as it grew into muscle supporting my overy, Dr said I have to cure it natully by having a baby......

blood test CA125>35 + ultrasound showed small cyst in ovary = DR decide I have endo in my ovary area which affects my egg quality and implantation

[alish]

my endo op was a laporoscopy.. so i ended up having a day off work the day after the operation.. i was sore for weeks and weeks after but it turns out i had an ectopic pregnancy also so i was then off work for a week once they did another laporoscopy to get rid of the pregnancy.. sorta not the same situation but i hope it helps you...
i guess you should return to work when you feel ready.. if its not a real physical job id go back soon but everyone is different.

[JLeigh29]

I was told 3 days too, but ended up being in hospital for 7 days after getting an infection, home for another 2 days, then hospital again for another 2 days. All up I had about 3 weeks off work. I suppose it depends on your job too - can you take it easy or is it hard labour? It was 6 months before I felt 'me' again. HTH

[Sorebelly]

Hi Thanks for your replies. I dont have to lift anything heavy at work, but there is some walk to station from home, about 10 mins, uphills too. The nurse said I should avoid walking, doctor was gone after OP, my OP is keyhole surgery, 3 holes on the left, but right hand side fell more pain than left, guessing thats where it was operated.

still bit bleeding down, pain when try to stand still

[blinky76]

I had a 3 hour lap. surgery last july via keyhole and hysteroscopy..They removed extensive endo, fibroids, cysts and polyps.... I had similiar symptoms as you three days post op.... still felt average but went back to work after 5 days but went on light duties for a week ( heavy lifting involved in my job)...
Everyone is different , I'd say take it one day at a time and you will know when you are ready to go back...
Is there any way you could get to the station without the long walk?

[Sorebelly]

Hi Thanks blinky76

I had hysyer.. with lap.. together as well, as it was very late when the operation finished at 9pm, Dr left and only talked to my husband, I only found out yesterday, that Dr also did something to remove some scar tissue in my appendix area to go through to the ovary area. so that might explain why I had pain near my appendix scar. I think I should be able to go back to my normal life next Monday. Thanks for the support from everyone.

I started the IVF journey from March this year, so far already had 2 operations(1 egg collection +1 lap) . I m getting scared of what I am signed up for....

You said you had lots of things removed, that sounds good, it certainly should increase your chance of getting a BFP in your next IVF cycle.