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Laparoscopy recovery?

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endorecovery · 25/05/2025 12:47

Just wondering how people felt after having one
the recovery info says I should be up for a 15 min walk twice daily and up to 30 mins by the middle of the first week as it’s a minor procedure
I had it on Thursday, it was 8 and a half hours (6 incisions) and I’m no way up for walking and starting to feel like a wimp!
I can move about gently, not on any pain relief now but everything is sore and pulling

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endorecovery · 22/08/2025 00:00

Rainbowbaby3 · 21/08/2025 23:46

Hi OP I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your experience — I had the exact same surgery last Friday and reading your post honestly made me feel less alone. I’m a week in now and still in quite a lot of pain… honestly feels like I’ve been hit by a bus some days! I’m still struggling to walk properly and I’m kind of hunched over most of the time. My gynae said it was major and pretty extensive, so I know recovery will take time, but it’s reassuring to read that you managed to get back to work after 24 days — that’s incredible.

How are you doing now? Have things settled for you since going back to work?

Sending you lots of well wishes, it really helps hearing from others who’ve been through the same. 💐

Pretty much all settled to be honest, managed to start exercising again and was able to drive after about 10 days
I just took paracetamol but had stronger at home if I needed it

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Pelvicpaininthebum · 23/08/2025 12:03

I'm just reading this thread as have my laparoscopy booked for 28th August and am wanting to mentally prepare for recovery. Thanks OP for updating, it's great you recovered well in the end.

I'm debating whether or not to get the mirena fitted during the surgery. How have you been feeling with it?

@Rainbowbaby3 how are you feeling now?

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endorecovery · 23/08/2025 23:47

Pelvicpaininthebum · 23/08/2025 12:03

I'm just reading this thread as have my laparoscopy booked for 28th August and am wanting to mentally prepare for recovery. Thanks OP for updating, it's great you recovered well in the end.

I'm debating whether or not to get the mirena fitted during the surgery. How have you been feeling with it?

@Rainbowbaby3 how are you feeling now?

I’ve been absolutely fine, no periods with it
i had a copper coil before so used to having one

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Rainbowbaby3 · 26/08/2025 10:24
  • I’m doing okay, recovery has its tough days but overall I’m getting stronger. Take it one step at a time afterwards, and don’t be too hard on yourself. Sending you lots of good wishes for your surgery 🤍
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