Doc says i might have endometriosis

[babyblue2449]

My doctor thinks i might have endometriosis, and scheduled me to have a laparoscopy to determine if i do. I have a very hyper 4yr old, and no help. I want to know what i should expect after the surgery? Can i resume normal activities after? Lift my kid? Please help. I cant take the pill either, so i am scared. Because if he finds endometriosis, and if its really bad, then my only option is for him to kill my ovaries. Any input or advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[babyblue2449]

I am not fit. I am 30lbs over weight. I cant exercise. Everytime i do, i get pinkish-red discharge. I was awake for the c-section, they gave me a spinal block. Were you aloud to walk or drive after??

[Jaxsie]

sorry- i have never given birth or had a c-section, so I cant compare. honestly tho, the pain wasn't that much of a problem for me- I didn't feel 'real' pain apart form the trapped gas under my rib-cage- that was horrible while it lasted. But the biggest problem for me was the general crappiness form the anesthetic (I think) and overall fatigue. also as far as I remember they tell you not to lift anything heavy for a week- until you have the stitches out.
I was told by my doc I would be back to work by monday too- but I would not have been able to do it. I'm pretty fit and strong, but this was my first surgery, so that might have made me more of a wuss! I think if you prepare for the worst, then hopefully it won't be that bad and you will be over the moon.

[babyblue2449]

My doctor plans to treat the endometriosis if he finds any. I was in labor for 8hrs with petocin and no pain medication, then ended up having a c-section. Never took pain medicine after. Could the pain be like that?? I am a member in the ovarian cyst forum. I will try to get someone to come and help me with my kid, but my family isnt the type you can lean on. Thanks.

[rocketship]

I've had 4 laps done for endometriosis and each time my doc always says "have it on a friday back to work on monday".  HA!  Not me!  I need a full week off before I feel sort of normal.  However, I worked with a gal who had one done and was back at work monday.  She had a desk job but I was amazed.  

Have you had any other surgery?  If so, that should give you an idea.

[Jaxsie]

recovery form a laparascopy depends on the person. you would definately not be advised to lift your kid for a week I would say. I had work doen rather than just a 'look' - has you doc said whether he would just diagnose endo - or treat what he finds if there is any there? - this is important as if they remova an ovary it might affect recovery time.

I was basically sore and walked like an 80 year old for about three days- then much better, but still had to take it easy- more from tiredness than pain. If you have no help for your recovery, you may have to try to plan ahead as much as possible- prepare easy microwave food - have all cleaning and laundry done etc.
there is a great post about laps on the ovarian cyst forum as a lot of ladies have them doen for that.

best wishes