- Diagnostic Laparoscopy
- Laparoscopic tubal ligation
- Laparoscopic removal of Ectopic pregnancy
- You will experience some shoulder discomfort for 24-36 hours, due to the CO2 gas used during the procedure
- You will likely experience some vaginal bleeding after the procedure for 5-7 days
- Call the office to make a follow up appointment in 10-14 days
- Please call the office if you experience severe abdominal pain, inability to void, or inability to have a bowel movement. Also if you experience a fever of 100.4, or persistent nausea or vomiting
- Take the prescribed pain medication as directed. It is best to have some food on your stomach prior to taking the medication
- You can take Tylenol 500-1000mg every 6 hours or Motrin 600 mg for mild pain
- You may drive the day following surgery if you are not taking prescription pain medications. After your surgery today, rest and drink plenty of fluids