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recovering from cystectomy

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im 4 weeks into recocering from my second cystectomy. this was carried out by laparotomy (csection cut) my 4th cut there now as ive had 2 csections & emergency laparotomy 8yrs ago.

and im struggling in recovery to be honest, still have swollen belly , pain on my left side near my hip an generally feeling rather crap. how long has anyone else taken to recover properley after this op ?

prior to op i was fit & healthy not overweight & did plenty of exercise. 😢

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  • Elizabeth07
    Elizabeth07 ovary

    Posted

    Sorry to hear this.  You should contact your GP - you could have an infection.  I am due to have ovarian cyst removed, probably via csection cut, so I am interested to hear how you are doing.  Hope things settle soon for you.
    • ovary
      ovary Elizabeth07

      Posted

      yeah i think i might just to get myself checked out as you dont know whats going on inside.

      wishing you good luck with yrs.

  • nutellaaxx
    nutellaaxx ovary

    Posted

    Hiya!

    I had the bikini line cut for removal of a cyst (15cm) I went for the surgery on the 22nd of April, it's been two weeks and I am recovering well touch wood, getting up doing things by myself and even going out!

    • ovary
      ovary nutellaaxx

      Posted

      hi. i am up and about going for short walks everyday just to get out of the house. im just feeling frustrated that tummy still swollen an feels heavy if ive done too much an i e started getting lower left pain, i had cyst removed left side?! perhaps they took my patience away lol ?!
  • amy65421
    amy65421 ovary

    Posted

    I had my ovary and a large cyst removed 20 th April I'm back in with severe infectionhope you get looked at properly as took them 3rd time 111 to take notice after it leaked infection all over bathroom floor
  • brenda47350
    brenda47350 ovary

    Posted

    I am five weeks post op after having ovaries removed by c section, I am just beginning to feel human again but have days when I still feel tired. I still find it uncomfortable when I go to the loo but it is getting better all the time, I did as I was told for the first four weeks but back doing chores now but nothing to strenuous. Just take it easy and you will get there.
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