How long is the recovery after surgery is one of the most frequent questions of patients. Endometriosis surgery can be quite complex, especially if various organs are affected. Recovery is also an individual process and many patients recover at their own pace. What is important is to listen to your body.
It’s important to remember that everyone’s recovery is different. Some patients can feel better a week after undergoing keyhole surgery while others may still experience pain after a couple of weeks.
To avoid disappointment it is better to plan for a longer recovery period. This will give yourself as much time as possible to heal. Even if you don’t have much pain after a few days, you might still get tired easily, as such make sure you give your body enough time to fully recover before returning to your usual activities.
How long will recovery from surgery take?
This depends on the type of job you do and the complexity of the surgery. For office jobs, most patients return to work 4-6 weeks after surgery. For more severe cases, it might take longer to heal.
How will my first period after surgery be?
Some patients have reported having moderate to severe pain during the first period after surgery. However, the pain will get less and less and your periods will eventually cause you no more pain.