Fibroid Laparoscopy
Recovery time for laparoscopy??
I just had my operation for laparoscopic surgery scheduled for Feb.7
Does anyone know what the recovery time is for that type of surgery?
I’m having a cyst on my ovary removed and a fibroid which is about 3-4
inches. I have a trip to San Francisco scheduled for Feb. 17 and I was
not sure if I would still be able to go. I live in North Carolina, so
I will be flying cross country. Thanks.
Assuming there are no complications and the cystectomy and myomectomy go well, you should be able to make your trip on the 17th. However, it would be advisable to have assistance with your luggage, as you really shouldn’t be lifting heavy items that soon after the lap. Also, you may experience continued fatigue and other side effects from the anesthesia and laparoscopy; 10 days is not a long time in the grand scheme of things…while you are likely to feel better by then, you will still be healing on the inside. So just take it easy and you should be fine. Also – be sure to get up and walk a bit during the flight as well (i.e. stand up to stretch in the aisle a bit if you can, walk to the bathroom a couple times, etc.). As long as you have clearance from your surgeon, you should be totally ok. Good luck.
Laparoscopic Removal Of a Parasitic Fibroid