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Had 25cm cyst removed

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Jules167
Jules167

Hi. I just thought I'd update you. Went in Tues morning for open surgery on cyst plus full hysterectomy. Op went fine. I stayed in one night.Cyst was 25cm long, 5 litres fluid was drained and it weighed 2.5kg.

Feel tender on stomach as cut from pelvis to inch above navel. On paracetamol and ibuprofen as needed. I can potter about very slowly. Trapped wind is the big problem. It hurts.

I was so nervous going in but surgery was over before I knew it. Staff were amazing Care was absolutely fantastic.I've never had a bad experience in the NHS to be honest. Always been impressed.

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  • mayoo18
    mayoo18 Jules167

    Posted

    Hi Im so glad the surgery went well. I have heard that the gas trapped is more painful than the incisions. Try to move or walk as much as you can, to release the gas. Speedy recovery. I'm having a really bad days, cyst getting nasty, knowing that it has to go out I suppose. Giving me the toughest time ever. Counting days.

    • Jules167
      Jules167 mayoo18

      Posted

      Fingers crossed you get your op soon. Waiting is terrible when you're in pain. Take care and keep us updated. Julie x

    • mayoo18
      mayoo18 Jules167

      Posted

      I went under my operation on the 20Aug and today I am 10 days post op. Recovery was smooth and my biopsy results came back all clear. Just took my first Zoladex shot and really nervous about the nasty side effects. I will keep them posted. 
  • Marma22
    Marma22 Jules167

    Posted

    Well done and may good and speedy recovery continue just waiting for my op for removal x
  • gilly2505
    gilly2505 Jules167

    Posted

    Glad all went well! What a big cyst!!

    The waiting is the worst part!! Closely followed by the trapped wind pain.

    Walking and peppermint tea saved me.

    Wishing you a speedy recovery xx

    • Jules167
      Jules167 gilly2505

      Posted

      Than you for the suggestions. I can't drink peppermint tea unfortunately but have stocked up on peppermint capsules. Used to work well for my IBS. X

  • julie36976
    julie36976 Jules167

    Posted

    Hi glad to here all went well I’ve got to go for a re scan on mon I had a s 22cm/mm I Carnt remember which one cyst on my ovary I had a scan in April then never bled for 8 wk then regular again got worried 😧 got told I had to go back for another scan in 3 mth so go mon fybriods run in my family hope I don’t get one of them 🤔

  • Jules167
    Jules167

    Posted

    Just wanted to update.   I got my histology results back this morning from my huge cyst and peritoneal washings.   It was a serous cystadenoma and some fibroids.    No signs of any malignancy, so all benign.    The surgeon more or less told me that it would be but it's still nice to have confirmation.   Happy bunny smile

  • gilly2505
    gilly2505 Jules167

    Posted

    It’s so bloody relieving when the histology results come back clear! I waited over 3 weeks for mine. I was convinced something was wrong even though my surgeon was pretty sure they were benign! 

    Congratulations 😀😀 xx

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