It's been 9 days since my laparoscopy and I am slowly beginning to join the real world again. The surgery went well, they removed both dermoid cysts, and the doctor said that everything looked good in there - no PCOS or endometriosis which is a relief.
They made once incision in my belly button, a few below my pubic line and another small one on the left of my belly, which I think was just for the drainage tube. I was under for about and hour and a half and then spent the night and most of the next day in hospital.
The first night was rough. They gave me morphine to combat the pain and then when I got up to use the bathroom I almost passed out and had to be wheeled back to bed. The next 5 days I slowly recovered my mobility but didn't leave the house and now I still have some pain and stiffness - especially at night - but I can get on with everyday life.
Here is some laparoscopy advice for anyone who is going in, to for dermoid cyst removal, or just for investigations:
*Ask questions - consultants have a tendency to skim over the details so don't be afraid to ask lots of questions and make sure you are clear about what is happening
*Get used to waiting - You will probably be used to waiting already but once you get to hospital there is just more of it. I went in at 11.00am but didn't have my operation until 5pm
*Take time off - Everyone recovers differently but I would suggest clearing at least a week just to rest.
*Expect pregnant women - Because of the way the wards work you can be surrounded by pregnant women which can be a bit hard to deal with
Having a laparocopy hasn't been a pleasant experience but it's not really that bad and I am really glad my dermoid cysts are out and, hopefully, my body will be in a better position to get back to baby dancing.
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