recovery time please help

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Can someone please tell me the recovery time of having laproscopic surgery? I have a cyst on my right ovary about 16cm its simple i guess just fluid filled. Dr was telling me they need to do laproscopic to drain it or what not then they need to scrape it off of my ovary i am assuming that consists of cutting my tummy. But what is the recovery time as far as being in the hospital? is it like a day surgery or is this going ot be longer then i am thinking? Can someone please help me

PPhelps · Answer

I've gone through two c-sections. I was back to work in 5 weeks for both, but my job is sitting at a desk all day playing on a computer. But recovery when there is no complications isn't really that bad. I was able to take care of a one year old and infant with the help of my mom (for one week). Then I was on my own. You just have to take it easy and walk slow. 

If you do end up having a c-section just know it really isn't that bad. Take care.

Paula

ni-ki · Answer

well yeah they said if i had a c-section they would deal with it then BUT i really do not want a c-section i hear that is a very very rough recovery.. but i can only live it one day at a time and hope i deliver normally.

ni-ki · Answer

Thank you both so much and the reason i asked is because i am pregnant right now actually almost 41wks just waiting for the day anyway after i have the baby i need to have this procedure and was wondering the recovery time because i have a baby to take care of and i don't want to be laid up but thank you both so much i appreciate it

Krull1 · Answer

I just had my surgery Friday and was out the same day. They hold you for 1-2 hours after surgery. They give you some crackers and something to drink and when they're sure you are ok off you go. MY prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.
Hugs,
Darlyn

suzsen · Answer

If you're past due, maybe they'll do a c-section and take your cyst at the same time?  Just a thought.  Of course then you have to recover from the c-section.

suzsen · Answer

I have been told to expect same day surgery, and 4 days to a week out of work.

kmarsh · Answer

hi, i have just had surgery on thursday last and today i feel great, no pain killers. your cyst is a lot bigger than mine and i only had exporitory surgery. also the fact that you are giving birth as well, i would say that alone takes it out of you. no-one can really say with yourself as your body will need to recover from delivery and then this, you poor thing, i hope all goes well, regards, karen

ni-ki · Answer

Thank you very much. I am not going to have this surgery until 6-8wks after the baby is born unless i have a c-section. But i am definately not thrilled about all this i just wanted some advice from people who have been through all this. But i appreciate your comment

raganmommy · Answer

Hi Niki,

I am due to have the same type of surgery 4 weeks after a vaginal delivery or if I were to have a c-section take it out then.  I too am like "ok,how am I going to recover, while taking care of a newborn"?  From what I hear, the surgery is not very painful and downtime is pretty short.  Keep me posted on you and your baby!  My prayers are with you!

fungirl · Answer

I left the hospital the same day last year when I had mine done.  The doctor told me I could go back to work in two days.  I thought that was a little soon, but it may be fine for you.  Good luck, and I will be praying for you.  Kasie

oceanbreeze · Answer

I had laparoscopic surgery to remove cyst, ovaries and tubes at 9:30am and walked out of the hospital at 3pm the same day. Usually it is same day surgery though there are sometimes circumstances which could make it an overnight stay.

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