Had my laparoscopy in 2006. As an outpatient procedure, the ride back was very uncomfortable and the first day was a bit bad with pelvic pain, gas and nausea. Normal bowel movement took another couple of days. By end of week 1, i was all good to go.
Ensure you get medication for bowel movement and pain (if needed).
Okay so my first surgery in 2007 I had extensive deep infiltrating Endo removal and surgery was longer than normal. I also had stage IV and it was everywhere, everything was wrapped around my uterus as well as adhesions from my bowel surgery when I was 7 yrs old.
I remember the pain being so unreal and not being able to really move or do anything for a week. The next week seemed to get better and I went back to my job (sitting job no lifting) on the 3rd week.
I just had my second surgery in Feb and after the surgery I felt fine, almost like I was expecting the worst and it was actually okay. I went back to work a week later but still didnt lift anything for about 3 weeks.
I think it really depends on what they do. This time around it was really adhesions, superficial endo as well all over my bowels and bladder. She however did not detach my ovary from the pelvic wall and ureter because she wasn't experienced enough so that might also be why the pain wasn't as bad. I was really shocked.
So I am not sure if there is an answer that can be given because it will really depend on what they find and what they do. I would say probably no more than 2 weeks max if the surgery isnt extensive.
I was fine at home alone. My husband just happened to be home that week but I didn't need him, in fact he was annoying me and I just wanted to sleep it off.
I hope that helps.
Remember a pillow for the ride home, mints for the after the surgery to get rid of the anesthetic taste and feeling in your mouth. Prepare foods that you can heat up quickly or put in the oven, get lots of movies and magazines and just sit back and relax :)