i cant say i have any experience with what youre going through... but i can tell you about having A first surgery!

i was scared to death... till they started the drugs... then it was just lights out and when i woke up i was perfectly fine.. none of the things i had been imagining happened.

and it sounds like your dr might have a handle on your pain... if she can move stuff around to where its supposed to be, it might help a lot!

hope this helps a little at least

I had a hysterectomy a few years ago and the doc wanted to leave both ovaries. I told her she'd better yank the left one out now. That was what had been causing all of my pain for years. She left the right ovary and took out everything else. The pain from the surgery didn't even come close to the ovary pain I had been having.

Like hopefully said, you'll have plenty of pain meds on board so you'll probably feel ok.

Good luck dear, and try not to worry. Sending up prayers for you.

Gentle hugs.

Afraid I dont know anything about your condition, but I know a LOT about having surgery. I've had too many :) The surgery center will tell you all the in's and out's, but in addition to that:

Anesthesia makes some people (like me) very nauseous. If this happens to you, call the dr right away and have him call in an anti-nausea med to your pharmacy, I dont remember the name of it, but it's a suppository and is very common, He'll know the one. I know, suppository. Yuck, but its a Godsend if you're vomiting too much to keep your pain pills down.

On this note, bring a large coffee can with a lid in the car.

Make up your couch all comfy with blankets and pillows for when you come home. For some reason couches are more comfortable than beds after surgery.

Applesauce is the perfect post-op food in the world in my opinion.

The night before, put post-it notes on the sinks and fridge to remind you not to drink anything. I dont know about you, but I automatically grab a drink of water as soon as I wake up every morning. Doing so will cause you to have to postpone surgery.

I always wear one of my husband's old, soft, button down shirts and a pair of pull-on pants or shorts, with flip-flops. Super easy to get into afterwards.

Try not to worry too much. The nurses in surgery centers are wonderfully prepared to comfort nervous patients and they will take good care of you.

Oh, one more thing, anesthesia makes most people constipated. Have stool softeners and laxatives (the 'gentle' kind) on hand.

Hi,

I am guilty of putting off answering your post. I want very much to be supportive because I was once in your shoes. But that was lLong ago. And my fear is that the proceedures have changed so anything I tell you will be dated and not valid.

Nearly 25 years ago I had three laparoscopic surgeries and two bikini cut surgeries for Endometriosis. The surgeries literally saved my life! The Endo. had attached to major organs and would have caused organ failure without the intervention. So I was extremely fortunate. I had a great surgeon and a wonderful team.

I think this technology is amazing and they can do so much during a scope. I do remember some discomfort, but reading your bio it says that you are the mother of three. So...you have dealt with discomfort before and this is nothing compared with childbirth. But they did keep me happy with pain meds. too so no worries. I trulely think that having a scope done can be a great thing....it was for me! Good luck to you dear and I hope they find something helpful!

Many Hugs, Cathy

Hi,

I am guilty of putting off answering your post. I want very much to be supportive because I was once in your shoes. But that was lLong ago. And my fear is that the proceedures have changed so anything I tell you will be dated and not valid.

Nearly 25 years ago I had three laparoscopic surgeries and two bikini cut surgeries for Endometriosis. The surgeries literally saved my life! The Endo. had attached to major organs and would have caused organ failure without the intervention. So I was extremely fortunate. I had a great surgeon and a wonderful team.

I think this technology is amazing and they can do so much during a scope. I do remember some discomfort, but reading your bio it says that you are the mother of three. So...you have dealt with discomfort before and this is nothing compared with childbirth. But they did keep me happy with pain meds. too so no worries. I trulely think that having a scope done can be a great thing....it was for me! Good luck to you dear and I hope they find something helpful!

Many Hugs, Cathy

LOL. Now I have answered twice! Oh well....

I have had a laparoscopy. It was not too bad for me, I just woke up with a sore throat..lots of bed rest is all. :) Good luck!!

I've had these tests done and they are not bad as far as surgery goes. I'm with CW on this it's been awhile, but if anything I'd think that they would improve. These are very small incisions and heal very quickly. You will be up and moving around probably the next day some.
The meds depends on the dr. I wouldn't expect strong pain meds though, at least not for many days.
Like others said the anesthesia will knock you out and you won't feel a thing. Most drs will order a "relaxing shot" beforehand too. That shot knocks me out!

Best wishes and keep us updated

Hi. I have had 5 laparascopys and there wasn't much discomfort really. I healed really quickly. Good luck

I also have many surgeries under my belt. They don't want an anxious patient so be sure to tell them if you're feeling scared and they'll do their magic!

All kinds of surgeries are performed with a laparascope because the recovery time is so quick!

Deep breath...relax,
Cherry

When mine was removed, it was worse than I expected. I was out of work for a couple weeks. The ovary was the size of a baseball thou so it could be different.

Ask for pain meds for after.
I'd get anesthesia for the cystoscopy. That sounds nasty. But that is just me

I had severe endo with many ruptured cysts and I also have lots of kidney and bladder problems so I am familiar with all of it:-) As far as the laps go, peace of cake. Of course standard issues with anesthesia but they will cover all that with you. I had 3 laps with only slight gas pains after. One of my girlfriends had fairly bad gas cramps after hers but if that happens let them know and they will address it.

Now I have had different experiences with cystoscopies. I personally will never have another one awake. For me it was very painful. I was given 2 10mg oxy's beforehand but it wasn't anywhere near enough. Since then I have been lucky that my Urologist will only do that to me under anesthesia. I've read where others didn't have the discomfort I did so keep in mind everyone is different.

When it's over, there really wasn't any discomfort except that feeling like when you have a bladder infection. That's just from the irritation from the scope but it doesn't last long. When I had the cystoscopy awake, I wasn't sent home with anything for pain. The other times I had them I was inpatient so I had a PCA(patient controlled analgesia).

I had a terrible time with cysts and ended up having an emergency hysterectomy. I spent many years bent over in pain from the endo so I know how bad that pain is.