Adivce on AP Plus laparoscopy

Ok Well i went to my first AP session yesterday morning and it was ok... Not really what i was expecting (i'll just copy and paste what i typed in my ttc thread)

AP was ok yesterday... Actually i dunno (lol) the guy just didnt seem to be what i expected iykwim which was kinda disappointing.... his ofice (if u would call it that) seemed very dodge and i just felt uncomfy .. So i went on the hunt for a new AP which is a local and i actually went into the office to see how it looked (i just called the place i went to yesterday to book an appt)( i know its not what the office looks like and all that but anyway) and they seem fantastic there... Also the lady that i talked to was preg so thats gotta be a good thing huh lol

I told her i was having a LAP done at the end of the month and she told me to wait till after the lap then start AP so now im soooooooo confused

What do u guys think i should do... am i just wasting money before the lap :confused:?????

I guess i just want to do the right thing - Sorry that i rambled on abit

TIA

I actually just came in here to ask the EXACT same question! I'm having a lap in 4 weeks and I'm considering AP for the pain and cramping. I also get migraines. I'm keen to hear if I should wait until after the lap as well.

I hope someone answers us Amy lol i havent had much luck with this question so far ;)

nikki and Amy,

I am very nervous and going for my first AP appointment today. I don't even know if I oed this month or not.

I'm also considering another lap in the next couple of months.

I will ask about lap and Ap for us all!!;)

Thanks Sandy that would be great!!

OK well, I survived my first AP app. and as I'm in a similar position, I mentioned about having a laproscopy. The AP didn't seem to be concerned about the procedure (lap), only the effects on the body.

The only reason for waiting is, if there is something medically wrong, it may need fixing and quite possibly you would be wasting your money.(as i probably did)

The AP suggested I have a HSG and a scan (less invasive than a lap) to make sure my tube wasn't blocked.

Not sure if I helped

Sandy - thanks hun .... yeah thats the impression i got too talking to my new AP (well the one im going to after my lap) that if its a medical problem im probably just going to waste my money doing AP
I really cant wait to start AP again.... it was such a weird feeling coming out of my first session..... very relaxing

Amy - Did u end up doing AP yet???

I'm going to wait to go to the AP because I don't even know what my diagnosis is yet. My lap is on 21st November and once I know more about what is wrong I will be armed with more information. I'm looking forward to it though!

Goodluck with your Lap Amy :)... I'm having mine done the 3rd of Dec..... Soooo nervous abt it

Cant wait to start AP tho :D

We can hold hands Nikki :)

If it helps any :rolleyes: ... i had a Lap about 4years ago and it was the easiest OP i've ever had ... if i were to have one again it wouldn't faze me do go through it again !!

My only advice is that i had it on a Wed morn and went back to work on the Mon morn, ... had stitches taken out that Mon morn before work and got to work feeling sick and ended up going straight back home and to the GP that arvo with a fever. But all turned out fine :D But i truely needed an extra day and my surgeon (Gyno) & GP did originally recommend 7 days off ;)

But anyone else might be fine with a shorter period off work (depends on your kind of work too i guess ... as my job was standing on my feet all day) ???

The op is on a Friday and I have the following Monday and Tuesday off. I've told the person filling in for me that I may need the rest of the week, depending on how I feel. My work is pretty flexible so I should be ok to just go back when I feel ready.

I guess it's the "unknown" factor that worries me. I'm pretty good with pain - I'm more worried about what they find and how bad it is.

I'm a stay at home mum so not sure how it will affect me.... my LAP has been moved to this wednesday (so nervous about it ) dp is having wednesday and thursday off work but cant have anymore then that so im hoping ill be fine

A question abt AP im hoping someone can help..... After my LAP should i wait a few months /cycles to start ap... see if i can get a bfp??? Or should i start ap up this next cycle???

My lap is this Friday so I am in the same boat with you Nikki.

Good luck on Wednesday and I hope you get some answers. I would ring the AP to see what they recommend.

Good idea Amy

Oh goodluck on friday.... I'll let you know how mine goes

Is your's afternoon or morning??? ... I think mine is afternoon... i have to call the hossy tomorrow afternoon to find out the exact time etc

I'm not sure what time mine is either. I just have to call on Thursday.

Usually he does surgery in the mornings.

Hi Girls,
I decided to go along with the Lap and am booked in for next tuesday. looking forward to hearing how you both get along. I have an ap appointment booked in on Sat. I'm thinking of ringing to see if there is any point in me going. I'll let you both know what she says.

Nikki- in case I miss you tomorrow, GL for Wednesday :)

Thanks Sandy - Goodluck with your LAP on tuesday.... its nice to know we are all in the same boat :)

Sandy - did you end up calling your AP?? I emailed mine yesterday but they havent got back to me yet

I just got a reply from AP... He said

"Yes after the procedure would be best to book an appointment. about 7-10 days after the procedure would be best when you are feeling mobile and comfortable.
When you come in we can discuss the options with you."

So im thinking i will do that :)

That sounds great Nikki. Looking forward to hearing how tomorrow goes, when you are up for it. Sending you lots of positive vibes!!!
I rang the AP but she wasn't there. I will try again in the morning. I'm thinking of changing as well. The one I went to has only metered parking and it is very expensive to park. Just adds on to the AP cost.

Thinking of you today Nikki! :hug:

thinking of you today aswell Nikki
xxx

Thanks guys :hug:

I have to be at the hossy at 1:30pm

What is involved with a laproscopy? I have to get one done in February as they have found cancerous cells on my cervix. Is there a lot of pain involved? Nothing as bad as giving birth no doubt and I got through that!

Queenbee - a laparoscopy is when they investigate the pelvic/abdominal area using a laparoscope which magnafies the area to look for various things such as endometriosis/cysts/adhesions and also to do biopsies of certain areas (likely that this will happen for you). They make a small incision in the belly button and sometimes also just above the pubic area. Depending on what they are looking for they sometimes also make incisions on either side of your tummy.

Can't tell you if it's painful or not... but I'll be able to after Friday! You are under a general anaesthetic throughout the procedure so the only pain is post-op. I'm told it's just cramping and some pain around the incision areas.

Oops! I need a colposcopy done in Feb...so sorry! Having a terrible day....:rolleyes:

Hehe - thats ok QB.

My mum had a colonoscopy recently. You have to drink this "prep" stuff which is really gross and basically cleans you out 24 hours before the procedure. You will be under anaesthetic for that too so you shouldn't experience any pain. The most unpleasant part is the pre-op stuff!

Thanks Amy , Dani and Sandy :)

Just a quick one from me as i am so tired (i had the worst nights sleep as i was pretty sore last night)..... LAP went fine... wasnt as bad as i thought lol... i had abit of a wait there... when i was getting taken into surgery it was 3:40.... and i woke up at 5pm... (we got home at 7pm) the worst thing i found was waking up... i felt so hopeless and i couldnt keep my eyes open... i really really hated that feeling .... when i was in reccovery i had abit of pain in my tummy but not to bad....
I have no idea what they found or how it all went... i have to book an appt next week to see my gyno so i will let u guys know when i find out

Amy or Sandy if u want more info of how mine went i'd be happy to pm you guys... overall its truely not that bad :) You guys will be fine on friday and tuesday :)

Great to hear all went well hun. Looking forward to hearing the results next wekk!

Rest up xxx

So glad it went well Nikki. I have PM'd you ;)

Hi Nikki
Glad it went ok. Rest up and talk to you when you are feeling up to it.
xx

Thanks so much girls

Dani - Thanks again hun... will let you know asap when i get the results (i have an appt for 11:30 friday)

Amy - I pm'd you again lol after loosing the first one :doh:

Sarah - Thanks so much for your support :)