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How you may feel afterwards…
You have just had an anaesthetic so you will probably feel groggy and nauseous and perhaps need to vomit. Your shoulders may feel sore from the gas. Peppermint oil or peppermint tea helps to ease these symptoms. A tube is inserted into your throat to help you breathe during the procedure so your throat may feel sore. You will experience some vaginal bleeding. Most people feel some discomfort following the laparoscopy but if you are in pain or are bleeding heavily, do tell a doctor or nurse. If you are worried about nausea and vomiting afterwards, discuss it with the doctor or nurse beforehand as there is medication that can help with this.
For the first couple of days afterwards you need to rest and let your body recover from the procedure. Gently moving around will help any excess gas to leave your body – but don’t overdo it. It is normal to feel weak and tired for about ten days following a laparoscopy – longer if you have had any surgical treatment. You will have a few stitches in your abdomen so be careful when bending, stretching and washing. Normally these are stitches that dissolve by themselves but if you experience any irritation or problems, contact your hospital.
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