KS, don't worry about your laparascopy! I had that 24 years ago, and it doesn't hurt at all. They enter you belly at your belly-button, and blow in lots of air. Now they can easily "see" all they want! The only pain you will feel afterwards is in your .... "shoulder"! This is a result of the air the blowed in! I didn't know this before my lap, and was very confused..!

To all who is having surgery soon, good luck!! Trust your surgeon and don't be nervous! I had primary surgery to my back 2 years ago .Here you can find an interesting animated description! Click on the 13th pic, Artificial Lumber Disc Replacement!
http://www.espineinstitute.com/AniOperations.htm