Hi Rara, i had my laparoscopy just over 2 weeks ago - and like nic, had the shoulder tip pain, which lasted for about 3 days - definitely more comfortable when lying down - i had the pain in both shoulders, and it's quite a wierd sensation, I felt out of breath if i talked too much! The wheat bag helped me also, and i popped a panamax b4 going to bed. The brace position for when coughing or sneezing is great advice - i remember thinking myself lucky that i didn't need to cough or sneeze until a few days had passed!! Might be handy to take some panty liners or pads with you for after surgery and when you go home - i had some bleeding due to the treatment for the endo that they found.
I didn't have any trouble with the #2 at the loo - regular morning appointment as usual - sorry if tmi !!!
I went back to work the Mon after ( Wed surgery ) and just took it slower than usual - i work in a nursery, so am walking around a fair bit, but my colleague new my situation, and made sure i didn't do any lifting or stretching etc. Good luck with everything, i'm so glad i had the lap, otherwise i would not have found out about the endo, and hopefully i can move ahead with ttc!