Question 1

What are the restrictions after laparoscopic surgery?

Accepted Answer

Don&#x27;t drive or consume alcohol for at least 24 hours following surgery.  After surgery, you are free to take a bath whenever you like.  The morning following the procedure, you can take off the bandage.  After surgery, the start strip, which resembles tape, can be removed two to three days later.

Question 2

How many days of rest are needed after laparoscopy?

Accepted Answer

It depends on several variables, including the purpose of the treatment (whether it was performed to diagnose or treat an illness), your overall health, and if any complications arise.  You can probably return to your regular activities in 5 days if you have a laparoscopy to detect a disease.

Question 3

Is bed rest required after laparoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Even if you don&#x27;t have to stay in bed, taking the rest of the day easy and relaxing is advisable.  There is no restriction on your physical activity after 24 hours as long as you are not using narcotic medicine.  Avoid driving, playing sports, and using heavy equipment when using narcotic painkillers.

Question 4

Can I walk immediately after laparoscopic surgery?

Accepted Answer

By the middle of the first week, most women should be able to walk steadily and gently for 30 to 60 minutes, and by the end of the second week, they should be back to their prior activity levels.  If you haven&#x27;t had any more procedures, you can begin swimming as soon as you feel comfortable.  Swimming is a great activity.

Question 5

When can I shower after laparoscopy?

Accepted Answer

If your doctor gives the go-ahead, you can take a shower 24 to 48 hours following surgery.  Dry off the wound with a pat  Avoid taking a bath for the first two weeks or until your doctor gives the all-clear.

Question 6

What can I eat after laparoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Initially, try a liquid diet.  The clear liquid foods included in the liquid diet include soup or broth, milk, curd, pudding, etc.  You may also put cream of rice, strained creamy soup, custard, and sherbet in addition to these.  Don&#x27;t eat anything that contains seeds or nuts.

Question 7

How long does laparoscopic surgery take?

Accepted Answer

Laparoscopy typically takes 30 to 60 minutes to perform when used to diagnose a problem.  Depending on the surgery being performed, it will take longer if the surgeon addresses a problem.

Question 8

How long after anesthesia can you eat?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a soft diet (soups, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, soft chicken, and soft fish) after the initial 24 hours for 2–3 days, and then progressively introduce solid meals as tolerated  Avoid foods like grains, almonds, popcorn, and sunflower seeds.

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