LAPAROSCOPY SURGERY TIPS:
- You can't eat after midnight the day before your surgery.
- Pack a bag with all your essentials the night before to save you some time.
- It's always better to arrive half an hour before your scheduled time.
- Wear loose clothing to your surgery because I promise you, you'll rip off anything tight afterwards.
- They access your pain after the surgery on a scale of 1 to 10 during your time in recovery. Be honest.
- You will be prescribed medication to help with pain; take it as instructed.
- You can eat normally after surgery.
- Your belly will be bloated for several days after the surgery. This is normal so don't worry too much.
- Your throat will be sore for about two days because of the trach tube.
- You won't be able to move properly the first 48 to 72 hours because of the pain. Standing up and sitting up is a very big challenge.
- Sexual activity; I could not think of anything worse. My sex drive has dropped due to the pain so I don't see anything like that happening for a good few weeks. Full recovery first.
Nokhuthula xo