Thank you for making this and your overnight bag video! My laparoscopic hysterectomy is in 11 days. I’m 90% excited, 10% anxious, and I’m watching all the prep/tips videos I can find. Cheers, hope you’re well 💖 😃 Edit: It went well! I'm a little over 2 months post op, and getting it done was the best decision I've *ever* made

This is really helpful thabk you, I'm 4 days post surgery and still feeling incredibly nauseous and groggy, its good to know that it's normal to be physically overwhelmed by the smallest of tasks ❤

had mine 2 months ago and learned everyone heals differently. took me 2 months for my surgery/digestive to fully recover.

I wish I had watched videos like this BEFORE my surgery just a week ago. I went by the doctor's advice that I'd be good to go after two days of recovery. I've let myself over do things on a couple days since then. I do feel like it's going to take a solid two weeks to heal up instead of three days.

Currently recovering from my 3rd lap due to endometriosis. It has been 5 days and standing/walking around for brief periods of time still makes me feel nauseous from physical exhaustion. Today was the first day I washed since the night before surgery, which meant washing my body via the sink a washcloth and soap, then kneeling over the tub to wash/rinse my hair. Simply because my abdomen is still a bit too sore to tolerate warm/hot water hitting my incisions. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: not a doctor, just someone who has been down this road a few times. It is important to walk around as soon as you are able (just not too much) to help digestion and to help expel the gas in your belly that they used to inflate your abdomen, so that they could see and operate better. Gas-X or other gas relief meds are also crucial for comfort. You may experience mild to SEVERE chest and shoulder pain from said gas; a heating pad on the back/shoulders feels really good during this part of recovery. Don't go straight for full meals after surgery, your body has just been through physical trauma, and needs a few days to heal a bit. Toast, crackers, Jello, etc. are good easy foods to digest. Hot foods like soup or hot drinks may be uncomfortable to digest for awhile, because the surgeon was very likely poking around your intestines and bladder...so trust me when I say you're gonna feel hot liquid go down. Feel free to CAUTIOUSLY increase food variety as you heal, and as your appetite slowly returns to normal. If you rush it, you're more at risk for vomiting, which is NOT fun when your abdomen is stitched and glued like a DIY project. Be prepared for vaginal bleeding, pads are a must, and baby wipes can make you feel a little fresher "down there" while you continue to build up the energy to wash yourself. As well as the stool softener that was already mentioned, probiotics can also help regulate and ease gut health while recovering and taking pain meds. Recovery time varies of course, so take things slow and don't push it or you WILL regret it. You'll start to go a little stir-crazy from things being unorganized and feeling like a slug... just rest. If you can/feel able to tolerate it, going outside for even a few seconds (even just sitting out on your porch or apartment balcony) can provide some fresh air, and relief from that 'overwhelmed' and 'claustrophobic' feeling.

I just done my, I am in day 2 now, be strong everyone 💪 it easy you will not feel anypain , you will sleep very good 😘 Much love guys, I wish you all well ❤

DO NOT LIFT ANYTHING HEAVY OR OVERWORK YOURSELF!! Listen to your body. Had an abdominal Strain by the 2nd week and 2 months 1/2 later im still in pain.

i've got mine in 10days, im nervous but watching as much stuff as i can to know all about it! xx

I a now one week out from my surgery and I am just now beginning❤ to feel human again. No major pain, drinking like a champ. Only issue is: my mobility is naturally impaired, so I need assistance to get rid of all that fluid. My guy walks me into the bathroom and helps me settle back in bed. I started feeling depressed, but I’m working on making life changes to enjoy the rest of my time. (I’m 69). I have 3 children and 4 grandchildren, so I’m done with my ovaries. And no feeling older for the first time in my life. The future is plenty of time to change!

Thank you for making this! I'm having mine in two days and was stressing about what to do with my hair 😬

Can you do an updated video from your surgery? What life has been like, symptoms?

After 6 kids, I'm finally getting my tubal tomorrow! I came across your video and I love it 💝 Your demeanor and honesty is appreciated 🙌 hope you're doing well 🙂

Sis the seatbelt hurt!! Thank you for sharing! My surgery just happened yesterday ❤

This is so helpful of you to make! I have my endo surgery coming up and have been having a lot of anxiety about it, but your tips are definitely helping me feel more calm about it! ❤️

my second video watching where a girl chose a baguette for her food afterwards and it was too dry to eat hahaha thank you for the informative video ❤️

Thanks 4 this video, really helped me prepare for surgery. Im now 1 week post laparoscopy. Califig, syrup of figs was my choice of laxative. Its gentle enough to work without making you get dirrohea etc

I just had my bowel reconstructed a month ago and searching KZfaq for recovery videos was grusome. Thank you for the video. Definitely have been over exerting myself recently, due to bordom and feeling more like myself but i may have hurt my wound. God bless with the healing journey

I done it in uk for my tubes to be tied. I really should have watched your video prior. I went in there thinking it was no big deal. Goah was i wrong. I feel so down after the surgery. Exactly what you said about exhaustion from simple task to laughing hurts. My gyneco made it sound it was an easy surgery. But i think ahe meant the easiest from the surgeon point of view.

I had an open surgery on my abdomen 5 days ago. And I don't know if gas has been responsible for the pain in my tommy. Like the pain moves around everywhere in my tommy. Thank you for the video

Another thing with regards to the constipation (which was the worst experience ever after surgery) There are 2 types of medications that are great to take, one softens and the other helps contract the bowels. The hospital gave me Senna tablets and Docusate sodium.

I'm currently recovering from my second laparascopic surgery in six months. I have found I can't tolerate hot drinks, warm is fine, but hot drinks HURT. Because you've got so much inflammation already, adding super hot tea was NOT good. I love my really hot drinks, but the pain made them decidedly unsatisfying 😢 Keep up fluids, eat fruit. Take all the painkillers to a schedule. DON'T wait for the pain to hit before a dose, because they take time to work. Set reminders or alarms on your phone and stick to it. Paracetamol, ibuprofen, and opioids if you're given them. There are NO medals handed out for putting up with pain unnecessarily! Pain relief is one of the great medical marvels, take advantage! Oh, and throat lozenges. Not only do you feel dry, but the intubation can cause irritation, so you'll probably have a REALLY sore throat.

Great video Miranda. Some really good advice there (especially about the laughter!)

Thank you ❤! I’m doing one tomorrow and I’m a bit worried with the post op. Now I have the right questions to ask the doctors regarding meds afterwards and my husband will have the task to cook some soup for me 😅

I loved watching your video. U have so much life. It helped me to recover

Great video! I'm wondering... will I be able to feed my cat and scoop the litter after surgery? I can kneel down without bending. I won't have to change the litter or lift any heavy boxes of litter, just scoop the box and again, I don't have to bend. Thanks!🐱

I'm getting one done early in the morning (Monday) here in Jamaica.. thanks for your video..

These are brilliant tips! Thank you ❤

I have extreme emetaphobia and I’m so scared of puking after surgery because I hear so many stories of people being nauseous

It would be amazing if you did a video on contraception and what you have chosen and why. Also I’d love to message you as I know you have a chronic invisible illness and it would be great to connect with someone x

So Helpful I appreciate this so much

Best list thank you!

Great tips!

thank you for this video....im getting my surgery in a couple of weeks and im super nervous

I notice I can’t laugh hard and sneeze it hurts so bad. I have a question is it normal that your Blood Pressure is high after surgery? I notice it was higher is this because I have pain

I have my surgery in 2 days. I’m having two endometrioma cyst removed( 10cm and 9cm). Thanks so much for the info 🩷🩷🩷

Great video

Were you loopy after your surgery? Personally it's one of my biggest fears to be loopy and say something stupid in front of my family. Idk why I just have panic attacks just thinking about it. I have my surgery coming up this next month and I'm very nervous. Any tips with anaesthesia?

Don’t watch comedy!!! I learnt the hard way 😊

Great video. I'm so worried about mine, thank you for making me laugh about it and the advice x

I just had mine two days ago. I just disinfected my wounds and relaxed 😌

So I had a topic pregnancyI had the laparoscopic and my stomach looks so swollen and bloated like my stomach is stick it out further than my boobs. I don’t remember looking like this before I look more pregnant now than when I was actually pregnant is this normal or did I just gained a shit load of weight in two weeks.

I wish I could take two weeks of recovery… the doctor has me going back 5 days after surgery

Great tips

Hey how did you deal with anxiety and fear

me watching this video with a shaved head lmao

You’re hilarious 🖤🤣🤣🤣

Thanks

Sat here watching with my laparoscopy stitches. Laughing 🤦🏼‍♀️

I’ll be post op 2 weeks on April 2 and now I’m getting pain just from some twist or turns I do 🥺 😢