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Lap Surgery

EmAreEmAre member
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It looks like I may be having laparoscopy in the next few months. For those that have had this before, how long were you out of commission? I am a SAHM to our (almost) 4yr old with special needs. She still needs to be picked up/carried quite a bit, though she is very small. Any idea how long I should arrange care for her? Any helpful tips?

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Re: Lap Surgery

  • tachetache member
    I've had 2. The first was while pregnant with DS do it took me awhile to feel normal. The second I had surgery on a Thursday and by Sunday I was OK enough for DS to come home from my parents. My one piece of advice would be to stay on top of pain meds. Good luck!
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  • EmAreEmAre member
    Thank you so much for your help. I'll plan on at least 2 days then.
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  • breeanne1974breeanne1974 member

    I was scheduled to have one in Oct but it was cancelled. They had told me to plan for 2 days. I hope you have someone who can help with your little one so you can rest a few days. It's so hard when they want to play with you. When I'm on bed rest and my DD is here I don't stay down - so my mom comes and gets her. Not everyone is that lucky - but I hope you can get some rest. The more you rest in the beginning the faster you will heal and be ready for the next step.

    Best Wishes!

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  • tachetache member
    I want to add DS was really young like 6 months at the time so my effort was minimal. I just don't want you to curse my name because you can't deal with a 4 year old 2 days after.
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  • MrsMegan922MrsMegan922 member
    I just had a lap a couple of weeks ago - it was on a Monday and I was back at work on Thursday. I will say that it totally depends on how much they have to remove and just your own personal pain tolerance. Wish you the best!

    BFP #1 7/31/09 - m/c 8/22/09

    BFP #2 4/15/10 - DD born 12/31/10

    TTC #2 since July 2012

    BFP #3 9/24/12 - m/c 10/15/12

    Dx PCOS/LPD 5/2013 - Rx Metformin (1500mg) and GF diet

    BFP #4 6/10/13 - CP 6/12/13

    8/2013 Rx for low dose Naltrexone

    9/2013 DH's SA showed low motility/morph/viability

    10/2013 Lap removed multiple areas of scar tissue adhesions and opened blocked tube.

    BFP #5 1/24/2014 - EDD 10/3/2014

    This could be it! Grow baby!

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  • EmAreEmAre member
    Thank you all. We really have no friends or family that can/want to watch DD, but I will at least plan for someone to be with her for the procedure and for DH to be home and "in charge" for at least 2 days. I appreciate the insight!
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