Oh goodness, sounds nasty! Take my hat off to you going back to work after a week. Thank you for sharing your experience. How are you managing now?I went back to work after a week off following laparoscopic surgeries - I had a few endometriomas removed (but they were all on and in my ovaries), and they removed a lot of scar tissue/separated various things that had stuck together in there My job is sitting at a desk though so not physical at all! One of my operations was more extensive than the other one and that took longer to feel better from but I just tried to take it easy and keep up with paracetamol and ibuprofen regularly. I hope you're on the mend soon!
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I couldn’t believe it when talking to the booking in lady - I’m guessing she’s non clinical. I daren’t tell work 48 hours, they’ll have me back no problem! I had in mind a couple of weeks, I’m feeling stressed about work though, and making sure I get enough time off. I’ve really struggled coping at work the past 18 months, as my endo has gotten much worse over this period. Thank you for reply48 hours is very unrealistic!!! Because you have scar tissue that might affect healing I’d say you want to prepare for a couple of weeks.
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Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m really dubious about how recovery is going to go.I had two areas of endometrial adhesions removed in 2021. I was signed off for 2 weeks by the surgeon, and then I ended up needing a further week off as my stitches got infected. I then returned to work on slightly reduced hours for a further fortnight. I really hope it goes well for you and provides some relief!
But I cannot wait to have it out! I’m so fed up of talking about it, so fed up of feeling it, how it’s made me tummy bloated and puckered
Did you get some relief from your removals?
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I’m so relieved to hear everyone disagree with the 48 hours! I’m just hoping the hospital will give me a sick note with a reasonable amount of time. I can already foresee me pestering the GP!Definitely not 48 hours! Like PP, mine was large & removed from my ovary during my laparoscopy. It was 2 weeks before I started to feel ok but couldn't lift anything heavy or do anything that would be too harsh on my core. My c section 2 months ago was a breeze compared to it. For your line of work I'd say minimum 2 weeks, maybe more since it'sscar tissue. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
I took a long time to recover from my c section, so that worries me seeing as it’s in the same area and as you say; dealing with scar tissue.
Congratulations on your little one! Thank you for sharing and your well wishes
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