Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency care for trouble breathing, chest pain, coughing up blood, fainting, severe or rapidly worsening abdominal pain, heavy uncontrolled bleeding, or a painful swollen leg.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact the surgical team promptly if you develop increasing wound redness, swelling or discharge, a fever, repeated vomiting, worsening abdominal pain, difficulty passing urine, or vaginal bleeding that is heavier than expected.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Attend planned appointments for wound review, test results, and discussion of the next steps.
These are not routine recovery symptoms.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Pelvic laparoscopy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.