It's been an age since I spoke a bout anything to do with Endometriosis or Adenomyosis, so since I've just had my 2nd laparoscopy I thought I would write a little guide on what to expect if you are due to have one! So here is the rundown of the day I had, assuming yours will be similar depending on what you have.
You will go to the hospital for your appointment.
Check in for your operation, see the nurses who will ask you some questions about your health and well being, they'll ask you to get changed into a hospital gown and lovely paper undies and pressure stockings, make sure you take a cosy dressing gown and slippers too.
Then you will go for a chat with your consultant/surgeon and they will check through the op with you.
Then you will speak to the anesthetist and they will ask you some questions and then tell you what will happen during the op, what medications you will have and any risks that may occur during the operation.
Then you go to be check into theatre, you will be asked your name address and DOB a million times 😅 put on a paper hat just for good measure.
You will most likely walk down to theatre and be welcomes by the team doing your op, they'll ask you questions about what's happening and if you have any allergies and then put your canula in your hand for the medications/ anesthesia, before you know it you're off to the land of 😴.
Next thing you know you're in recovery, you might feel a bit sick or in pain, they will manage that for you, you will feel very sleepy and before they release you onto the ward they want to make sure you're ok.
Then you will be released onto the ward for discharge, the nurse will tell you all about the op, what they found/did and what you need to do next in terms of aftercare or follow up appointments.
Then you go home and rest, stay on top of the painkillers and peppermint tea because you may have bad trapped wind pain due to the procedure and general pain after the op due to what was done.
Just as a side note, every member of staff was so lovely, they really cared and were gentle/friendly and helped relieve any anxieties I had, always asking if I was ok or had any questions along the way, so don't be afraid to ask.
Try to move as much as you can to dispell the wind pain but take it easy, you may feel tired/weepy and a bit week for a few days but you should feel much better before the week is over.
If anything doesn't feel right, you have pain you can't manage or you are bleeding more than you should be, you are given information for getting in touch with the hospital emergency line.
I have a highlight for endo on my Instagram but if you are looking for more information the endometriosis foundation are a good place to start ❤️
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