First period after laparoscopy for removal of endometriosis

[jennh7777]

Hi Everyone:

I just had a laparoscopy on September 20th as well as a D&C.  I am due for my period tomorrow and have started having bad cramps in the last 24 hours.  I need to take strong painkillers to make them go away.  I am just wondering if anyone can tell me about their first period post surgery and what to expect. What did your doctor tell you?  I am seeing my surgeon on October 14th but by then I will have already had my period, I suspect.  As well, wondering what most of you take for menstrual pain and if it helps.  I also would like to see if anyone has had luck with laparoscopy, does it eventually help with pain management? Apparently the doctor removed all my lesions.

Thanks everyone and I look forward to connecting with you.

Take Care and be strong.

Jen

[marlenem651]

when i had my first laparotomy done, my periods automatically become practically painless - i still needed painkillers from time to time but paracetamol was enough. in my case, 4 yrs after my surgery my pains are back again.  but i use a hot water bottle for the pain and i also use voltaren tablets - but i must say, i dont think they're strong enough.

hope all works out for you. take care :)

[achilles2]

For pain control I use an ice pack -- that is right not heat since this only increases inflammation and advil and tylenol. When needed I take up to three advil three times a day but I never take more than 2 tylenol three times a day this combo helps a ton. Also if you can get a hold of Yogi ginger tea that also helps.


achilles2