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When you wake from the procedure, you may feel a little sore around the cuts. You may also have some pain in your shoulder after a laparoscopy Surgery— this is caused by pressure from the gas that was in your abdomen.

You may feel sleepy and even nauseous, but these symptoms should not last long. After a few hours in recovery, you are likely to be sent home. 

You should not drive home after having a general anaesthetic. It is best to arrange for someone to pick you up or help you get home. Try to have someone with you for the next 24 hours so they can keep an eye on you.

When you go home:

• Eat and drink normally; keep yourself well hydrated
• Move around to avoid blood clots in your legs and lungs. However, take adequate rest and avoid strenuous activity in the initial recovery period. 
• Practice deep breathing
• Constipation is common after a Surgery. Drinking plenty of water and taking gentle stool softeners will help to relieve constipation.
• Some Vaginal Bleeding is expected. It's usually mild and settles in few days. 

Pain management- 

Keep yourself comfortable with simple pain relief like Panadol &  Neurofen/ Ibuprofen regularly. 

• Panadol: Take 2 tablets (500 mg each) every 6 hours as needed for pain.
• Nurofen: Take 2 tablets (200 mg each) every 8 hours after meals.
• Stronger Medication: In the initial days after surgery, you may be prescribed stronger pain relief. Use it if Panadol and Nurofen do not adequately control your pain.

Wound Care

• Dry Gently: After daily shower, pat the wound dry with a clean, dry towel. Do not rub.
• No Creams or Powders: Avoid applying any creams, ointments, or powders until the wound is fully healed.
• Keep Clean and Dry: Ensure the wound stays clean and dry throughout the day.
• Watch for Infection: Contact your provider if you notice redness, swelling, warmth, increased drainage, pain, fever, or chills.

Call the hospital or your doctor if you have

• Severe Pain that is worsening or not improving;  Increasing pain in your shoulders
• Pain or other problems when urinating
• Bleeding that is increasing or not settling
• A fever or temperature
• Concerns that you are not recovering well
• Any other symptoms that you are worried about

• Avoid Heavy Lifting:
  Do not lift anything heavier than 3–4 kg for 6 weeks after surgery.
• Prevent Straining:
  Avoid straining during bowel movements.
  Use stool softener to manage constipation effectively.
• Take showers instead of baths for 6 weeks to reduce the risk of infection. Avoid swimming or going to pool for 6 weeks.
• Avoid tampon; Use Pad instead.
• Abstain from sexual intercourse for 8–12 weeks after surgery. Ask your doctor when it’s safe to resume sex.In the meantime, consider other forms of intimacy, like massage or close physical touch.
• Activity- keep your activity light and easy. Avoid playing sport, swimming and impact exercises such as jogging or jumping for 6 weeks