Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Important Phone Numbers. Topic Contents Your Recovery How can you care for yourself at home? When should you call for help? Where can you learn more? Top of the page. Your Recovery After surgery, it's normal to have a sore belly, cramping, or pain around the cuts the doctor made incisions for up to 4 days. How can you care for yourself at home? Rest when you feel tired. Getting enough sleep will help you recover.
Try to walk each day. Start out by walking a little more than you did the day before. Bit by bit, increase the amount you walk.
Walking boosts blood flow and helps prevent pneumonia and constipation. For 1 week, avoid lifting anything that would make you strain. This may include a child, heavy grocery bags and milk containers, a heavy briefcase or backpack, cat litter or dog food bags, or a vacuum cleaner.
Avoid strenuous activities, such as biking, jogging, weight lifting, and aerobic exercise, for 1 week. You may shower. Pat the incisions dry when you are done.
Do not take a bath for the first week after surgery or until your doctor tells you it is okay. You may have some light vaginal bleeding. Wear sanitary pads if needed. Do not douche or use tampons. You may drive when you are no longer taking prescription pain medicine and can quickly move your foot from the gas pedal to the brake. You must also be able to sit comfortably for a long period of time, even if you do not plan to go far.
You might get caught in traffic. You may need to take a few days to a few weeks off work. It depends on the type of work you do and how you feel. Do not have sex until your doctor tells you it is okay.
You can eat your normal diet. If your stomach is upset, try bland, low-fat foods like plain rice, broiled chicken, toast, and yogurt. Drink plenty of fluids unless your doctor tells you not to. You may notice that your bowel movements are not regular right after your surgery. This is common. The Steri-Strips may come off after 1 week and the glue may begin peeling off after 1 — 2 weeks. If you are experiencing a large amount of drainage, or your incision is red or warm to the touch, contact our office.
If you experience severe abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, or fever greater than Expect light bleeding or spotting for several days. It is normal to have a brown discharge during the healing process. You may experience neck or shoulder pain after this procedure.
This is caused by the gas used to inflate your abdomen during the procedure. This is normal and will resolve spontaneously. You can temporarily relieve this pain by lying down. If both of your ovaries were removed at the time of your surgery, it is recommended that you start hormone replacement therapy with estrogen directly after your surgery. You will be given either a hormone injection or patch while in the hospital.
A prescription for estrogen will be given to you at your first post operative visit. If you have menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes or irritability prior to this visit, please contact the office.
You may have difficulty with bowel movements for several days following your surgery. You may need to take over the counter stool softeners such as Peri-Colace if you become constipated. Narcotic pain relievers may cause constipation.
The following medications are recommended for mild cramping or discomfort:. You should schedule a post-operative appointment for 2 weeks and 6 weeks following surgery. Remember that we do have a free Helpline , run by trained volunteers that all have a direct experience of endometriosis.
Experiences with the first period after a laparoscopy can vary dramatically. If your period is more painful, longer, or heavier than usual, don't panic. Internal healing takes much longer than external healing. Therefore, your first few periods may be more painful. However, if you are concerned about the degree of pain, or if your pain is severe, contact your doctor. We are grateful to www. We only intend for this information to help you make any decisions you may face, but not to replace the medical advice from healthcare professionals.
Please do continue to talk to your doctor if you are worried about any medical issues. Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis. As a charity, Endometriosis UK relies on support from people like you. If you found this page helpful please consider making a donation. Thank you. Skip to main content. Search form Search this site. Your laparoscopy What is a laparoscopy?
The hospital will write to you with basic instructions for the laparoscopy — but you may also find the following information helpful: What to take with you to the hospital Although a laparoscopy is commonly a day-case procedure, you may need to stay overnight or longer if they treat the endometriosis or if there are complications.
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