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Marsupialization of Bartholin Cyst

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merlin123
merlin123

I had a marsupialization of Bartholin Cyst 4 days ago. I have never had a cyst before, had never heard of it and I wish I still didn’t know about it. By the time I saw a gyno, it had turned to a golf ball sized abscess and I was in a world of pain.

I’m not in much pain anymore but I’m really lethargic and completely exhausted, I could sleep all day. I was wondering if that’s part of recovering from an infection?  I’m not in much pain but am uncomfortable to sit or stand for too long. I’m on my second lot of antibiotics, the first finished the day of the op, and has done nothing. I’m not returning to work for another 5 days. I’m a teacher and the thought of standing or sitting for a full day makes me cringe. Any feedback on recovery would be awesome! 

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  • sue11218
    sue11218 merlin123

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    You're probably through the worst of it but the tiredness and lethargy are normal, it's the result of days of pain and partly the infection still coursing through your body and you'll be a while before you feel completely comfortable. At this stage you need to be having regular sitz baths (2 - 3 per day) wear loose clothing (no tight jeans) and comfy panties (think Bridget Jones), take paracetamol for the pain and keep on with the antibiotics till you finish the course. Mainly keep that area dead clean! You won't be running around with the joys of spring for a while but you're over the worst and you'll soon start to feel like you're back to normal. Good luck..

    • merlin123
      merlin123 sue11218

      Posted

      Thanks Sue. I wasn’t told a thing after surgery, it all happened so quickly I didn’t think to even check. I’m glad to know the lethargy is normal. I’m looking forward to being normal again. Thanks again for the advice.
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