Question 1

can i fly after laparoscopic surgery?

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How long ago: was your surgery? Was it yesterday or 6 weeks ago?  Were there any complications? 
The easiest thing to do would be to call your surgeon and ask when you could fly.

Question 2

hello! my husband is having robotic laparoscopic surgery on a small hernia in his upper abdomen. can he fly 10 days after surgery? if not, why? thanks

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Here are some...: As reported, your hubby had uneventful minimally invasive abdominal hernia repair - not specified; congratulation! Clinically and generally speaking, he should have no reason for avoiding flight 10 days after such procedure. But, for sake of safety, asking the surgeon, who knew the best detail and nature of the procedure, is the most reasonable thing to do. Best wishes to his health...

Question 3

what is laparoscopic surgery?

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Minimally invasive.: In the laparoscopic surgery technique multiple 0.5-1 centimeter incisions are made in various areas of a patient's abdomen. A thin camera and operating instruments are then placed in access ports through the incisions, allowing surgeons to complete procedures which would have required much larger incisions in the past. This has led to smaller scars, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery.

Question 4

can a laparoscopic surgery cause you to gain weight?

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No,: if you eat more and exercise less you will gain weight.

Question 5

horrible symptoms after laparoscopic surgery, what to do?

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What are they?: What type of surgery you have , go for a follow up visit to your surgeon , and will help you

Question 6

what is the single port laparoscopic surgery (spls) procedure?

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Uses one incision.: The spls procedure uses a single incision (through the belly button) to accomplish any number of treatments including gallbladder removal, gynecologic procedures (like hysterectomies) and others. By utilizing just one incision, the spls procedure avoids the multiple entry points - usually involving up to four _-inch or smaller incisions - required by traditional laparoscopic techniques.

Question 7

how long does it take to pass wind after a laparoscopic surgery?

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Usually 1-2 days: If it goes any longer, your abdomen will become distended and very uncomfortable.  Contact your surgeon for advice.

Question 8

i had a laparoscopic surgery done on 03/04/19; when can i go back the gym?

Accepted Answer

That is : definitely a question for the operating surgeon.  Laparoscopic surgery  describes only the method used to enter the abdomen not what was done.  It could be relative minor or as significant as removal of a kidney, gallbladder or appendix.

Question 9

how long does it usually take for the pain to go away after laparoscopic surgery?

Accepted Answer

Laparoscopy: Depends on the surgery done. Gallbladder, appendix and ovary removal typically only have pain for 1-2 weeks. Hernias, colon, prostate, and hysterectomy can have pain a little longer because these surgeries are a little more.

Question 10

if that this is common among women who have had laparoscopic surgery. can anyone tell me how this works?

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Need more info: Please let me know what aspect of laparoscopic surgery you are referring to.

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Can i fly after laparoscopic surgery?

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Hello! my husband is having robotic laparoscopic surgery on a small hernia in his upper abdomen. can he fly 10 days after surgery? if not, why? thanks

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What is laparoscopic surgery?

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Can a laparoscopic surgery cause you to gain weight?

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Horrible symptoms after laparoscopic surgery, what to do?

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What is the single port laparoscopic surgery (spls) procedure?

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How long does it take to pass wind after a laparoscopic surgery?

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I had a laparoscopic surgery done on 03/04/19; when can i go back the gym?

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How long does it usually take for the pain to go away after laparoscopic surgery?

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If that this is common among women who have had laparoscopic surgery. can anyone tell me how this works?

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