I have PCOS and I am getting a laparoscopy to remove a cyst from my left ovary. I am also getting a D&C to remove some build up or something in the uterus. This is all happening on Thursday morning and my boss needs me to work sat night. I really need the money and its a call party ( I cater and they requested me) and if I say no i might be off for the rest of the season. I was wondering if anyone has had anything like this, what I should expect and how long recovery time is. Could I pull off working only 2 days later? Any insight on the precedure and recovery would be great. Thanks!!!
2007-12-06 10:17:18 · 3 answers · asked by im_just_jaq 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
You'll need plenty of rest - so as soon as you are out of the hospital - straight to bed and rest. You may experience heavy bleeding afterwards from the D&C. You will also feel tummy tenderness after the lap... I have had both at the same time when I was 20 years old and extermley fit - (gym instructor) took more than a few days to recover. If you are in doubt - ask the consultant prior to the op. I'm sure that whoever was booking you will understand that your health is important and not hold this one occassion against you . Good Luck. x
2007-12-06 10:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by ROSEANN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to have at least a few days off up to a week because even though this surgery is classified as minimally invasive because of the size of the incisions it is still major surgery.
The average time to recover from a laparoscopy is 1-2 weeks but depending on the kind of work done it can take longer.
Please talk to your doctor as well about how to handle the work situation.
2007-12-06 18:52:28 · answer #2 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need way more rest thatn 2 days....I just had my appendix out laporascopy and my back is soooooo sore....the stomach is terribly senssitve, har to get up an down...I hope taking a week out of work for me is going to be enough.
2013-11-10 08:31:25 · answer #3 · answered by Leo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋