Have you had a Laparoscopy?

[Willow]

I've had two. The first was to remove a large cyst from my ovary and was horrendous. I was in agony for weeks, had to take 3 weeks off work and it took about 6 weeks before I felt like I was getting back to normal. It even hurt to eat, I kid you not. I had shoulder tip pain for about 2 weeks. I should mention though that this turned out to be a pretty serious surgery, I was in theatre for nearly 4 hours and lost a lot of blood. Talk about feeling butchered...

The second was 6 months later (lucky me!) and was a walk in the park in comparison. I had a hysteroscopy done during this lap. I felt a million times better from the time I woke in recovery and was back at work the next week. Discomfort was minimal.

I would be prepared to take some time off work if needed, it really does depend on the person and what is done during the procedure.

[Mrs P]

Thanks for the fast responses! Looks like I'll just need to play it by ear. My work are pretty flexible so it shouldn't be too much of a problem - perhaps I'll take the Wednesday off anyway just in case - but I'm booked in for a first aid course on the Friday (4 days after). I'm wondering if that would still be a good idea or not? The practical side might be a bit too physical. Hmm.

Salt - sent you an email earlier Glad to see your sig has changed!!

[Lovenhope]

Mrs P,
I had one two weeks ago to remove my left tube (due to ecoptic preg.). I recovered a lot quicker than the first one I had 4 years ago (to remove fibroid). I recommend 5 days off or at least until the stitches are out.
I hope the surgery goes well for you and you have a quick recovery.