What is the standard recovery time after surgery for an ectopic pregnancy?
I only found out yesterday which we have an ectopic pregnancy. we need to report operation as well as have skeleton for my family as well as work. How prolonged will it take for me to recover?
This depends which one your doctor has recommended for you as there are two types :- Laparoscopy which is known as keyhole surgery or day surgery and the patient can go home the same day but you need to rest for at least 3-7 days at home. Laparotomy or open surgery is considered a major operation as a full incision is done and the hospital stay is about 3-4 days. Recovery would take about 10-14 days. Again, this will depend on the individual’s health condition.
My friend went through this last year. She started coming back to work part time around 3-4 weeks after the surgery and then full time at the 6 weeks check up. The doctor should also give you some hormone medication to make everything even out gradually. I would not wish this on anyone. I am sooo sorry you are having to go through this! Take care.
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SocialJedi
August 26th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
This depends which one your doctor has recommended for you as there are two types :-
Laparoscopy which is known as keyhole surgery or day surgery and the patient can go home the same day but you need to rest for at least 3-7 days at home.
Laparotomy or open surgery is considered a major operation as a full incision is done and the hospital stay is about 3-4 days. Recovery would take about 10-14 days.
Again, this will depend on the individual’s health condition.
Get well soon^^
*I love being a mom*
August 26th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
My friend went through this last year. She started coming back to work part time around 3-4 weeks after the surgery and then full time at the 6 weeks check up. The doctor should also give you some hormone medication to make everything even out gradually. I would not wish this on anyone. I am sooo sorry you are having to go through this! Take care.
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