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Recovery time for diagnostic laparoscopy?
Not endo (probably), but I've been in extremely severe central abdominal pain for a month with very weird symptoms and my doctors are all confused. I'm going to have a diagnostic laparoscopy in hopes that we can figure it out. I'm 15 and the laparoscopy is diagnostic- how soon will I be able to be back in school? And any tips to minimize home recovery time?
I haven't had a lap done in 20 years, but even then, I was only down for a few days. I had one done on a Friday and was back at work Monday. A lot will depend on if they find and fix anything. It may be longer if they have to do repairs. If you're in a sport or anything, that may be restricted longer.
To minimize recovery time, listen and follow your doctor's instructions exactly. You'll likely be told not to lift things over a certain weight, to rest, maybe to walk (these are slow, gentle walks). Whatever they say to do, do it. Some of it might suck, but do it anyway. :)
You might get bored, so have something ready to do. Find some shows you want to binge, or books you want to read. If you like video games, play those as long as you don't get too physical.
Good luck, and let us know what happens!
To minimize recovery time, listen and follow your doctor's instructions exactly. You'll likely be told not to lift things over a certain weight, to rest, maybe to walk (these are slow, gentle walks). Whatever they say to do, do it. Some of it might suck, but do it anyway. :)
You might get bored, so have something ready to do. Find some shows you want to binge, or books you want to read. If you like video games, play those as long as you don't get too physical.
Good luck, and let us know what happens!
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