Laparoscopy Survival Kit

Unfortunately, some of us have the not pleasure of requiring a laparoscopy procedure to get a veiw of our baby boxes. As I continue to recover from mine, I wanted to share a list of things that I found helpful.

• Yoga Pants- these will save your life (okay, not literally but you get the idea)
• Your favorite comfort food for when you first get home
• Lots of good fluids to help keep hydrated and I was really thirsty the first couple of days afterwards
• Access to your favorite shows and movies, ideally through a way that doesn’t require movement OR a good book/series
• Your favorite blanket- I even had one in the car so I could sleep on the way home
• A tummy pillow- this especially important if you have pets (or little children). I used mine a shield and it also helped me stay comfortable.
• Pain killers if you find you need them, I took Aleve 3 times in the first 36 hours just so I could be comfortable enough to sleep, after I was fine but you may need more or less
• Vitamin E oil for once your incisions begin to scab, it will soften them and reduce scarring. It also helps mine be less itchy.
• Mullet Pants for when you must return to work
• Anything you may need to feel comfortable!

While I hope you never have to use this list, if you do, I hope it proves helpful.