Does a laparoscopy hurt? How much sick leave is necessary?

Answer 1

I had one to have a look at my womb etc. It didn't hurt but I had pain in my shoulder from the gas they pump up your abdomen with so they can get a clearer view. Pain killers like ibuprofen or paracetamol will sort that out. Don't worry it will come out in the form of farts! Not one huge one though, just a few at a time. I was in and out the same day but I would take a day or two off though as you will have a general anaesthetic and may feel groggy a bit and the shoulder pain might hurt, though it don't affect everybody. Also you don't want to be farting in work :D

Answer 2

I had a laparoscopy 8 weeks ago to check for fertility problems. The procedure didn't hurt as they give you a general anaesthetic. When you wake up you will have two lots of stitches (very small and normally dis solvable) a couple in your navel and a couple on your pubic bone. If they are checking your tubes they run a blue dye through them which you will pee out for a few days but it doesn't hurt. As others have said the pain in your shoulder is worse from the gas they pump you with but that goes in a few days. I took a week off work after all it is an operation and you need time to recuperate. Good luck:)

Answer 3

had a laparoscopy to check for fertility probs. Doesnt hurt exactly but the use air to expand the abdominal area & allow them to see better. This can give you some soreness up at your shoulders believe it or not. I checked out of hospital the following day and went straight to work but really you should have 24-48 hrs at home depending on what/why the op is being done. Going back to work was really a mental thing with me as I got bad news and didnt want to sit at home thinking about it & getting upset.

Answer 4

Things must have changed since i had my laparoscopy . I was in hospital over night and discharged the next day . I was out cold , so felt nothing and when i woke up i only had one stitch just above my navel . Don't worry it is not sore . You'll be fine .

Answer 5

when i had a laparoscopy i had to stay in hospital over night .they cut just above your navel .you have about four stitches .so you would need a couple of weeks to recover .depends how well you heal hope this helps

Answer 6

I've had 3 in 5 years and you have nothing to worry about honey-you will be under anaesthetic the whole time.
You will have some stitches and some bruising afterwards but take it easy and you will heal fine.
Your Dr will advise you on all of this at the time, take care. x

Answer 7

I Had mine over a year ago, nothing to worry about. You will be asleep and wont feel a thing.
Only you know what your like with pain and recovery. Book a few days off work and tell them you might need more or less that way your covered.

Answer 8

Mine was through the mouth to check my stomach for an ulcer. I was put to sleep, and left 4-5 hours after I woke up.

Answer 9

does not or no longer that's on your earnings to proceed to be employed by utilising an analogous place till once you have had your toddler? you would be entitled to parental leave paid, and except you have got here upon a clean corporation that desires to watch for your being pregnant to be over and pay you on an analogous time that's quite no longer well worth giving your be conscious in till they end paying you on your day off and commence quizzing you approximately once you intend to return.

Answer 10

doesnt hurt...because u will be given an anaesthesia as premedication...but then it still depends on doc's professionality...