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Ovarian cystectomy. (Please help?)

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stephanie76604
stephanie76604

Hello,

On the 6th December I ended up having an ultrasound after around a year of incredibly sharp abdominal pain which showed a 7cm cyst on my right ovary and lots of little ones on my left.

My surgery is scheduled for 9th February however I'm getting married on the 20th and I'm wondering if I will be recovered enough to cope during the day of my wedding? The pain is getting worse every day and is now getting that painful that it's making me vomit on a daily basis.

If anyone could offer any advice I would be so grateful.

Thank you in advance,

Stephanie

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  • margaret105
    margaret105 stephanie76604

    Posted

    hi are you have keyhole and are you have ovaries removed,if not if just the cysts your be fine hope this helps happy wedding day magssmile
    • stephanie76604
      stephanie76604 margaret105

      Posted

      Yes I'm having keyhole but the surgeon has told me that he's unsure what he will have to do until he looks around. He said he may need to remove the cyst and ovary but he just doesn't know until he's doing it. X
  • sylvia71047
    sylvia71047 stephanie76604

    Posted

    Hi Stephanie- I'm going for surgery in the morning 27th Jan. Like you I don't know if it's a laparoscopy (keyhole),Laparotomy or hysterectomy.I need 2 cysts 5cm and 8cm removed at least,but I can let you know how it goes if that helps. Take care-sorry you're in pain. I've got no symptoms at all,the cysts were found by chance,so I'm quite bewildered cos I feel so well! xx
    • sylvia71047
      sylvia71047 stephanie76604

      Posted

      Hi stephanie-promised you an update. Had a full hysterectomy in the end.removed 2 cysts, womb,ovaries ,omentum,cervix- but I'm 74 so that's fine. This is day 6 and it was a bigger op than I realised but cos I finally went to loo today(no 2) most of the pain has gone.I've been walking around since day 1 and have a good husband and family,I've slept a lot,drank a lot of water and am eating little but healthy. I see that you have postponed your op and I think you're right. Whichever op you have there is a lot of swelling around the abdomen and your dress would have been too tight I'm still in pjs on day 6. Enjoy your wedding day and just think by Spring you'll be back to normal and enjoying married life xx
  • maame69565
    maame69565 stephanie76604

    Posted

    Hi well it been 9days since my surgery but I had an open incision I don't know what yours will be but I have healed well. I think I can walk around 30mins slowly I don't know if this helps you but hope it all goes well for you.
    • stephanie76604
      stephanie76604 maame69565

      Posted

      Hopefully mine will be keyhole. I don't really know wether to cancel and re-arrange for after my wedding sad
  • amandah71
    amandah71 stephanie76604

    Posted

    Hi that was quick from your ultrasound to surgery. I've been waiting now since July for mine - in constant pain now. I've got 3 cysts one of which has over doubled in size. I have my pre-op on the 28th Jan but still no date for my op.

    I hope everything goes well for you.

    Amanda

    • stephanie76604
      stephanie76604 amandah71

      Posted

      My gynaecologist said because of the amount of pain the position of it and some other factors that they want it out as soon as possible which is why I got such a quick appointment for my surgery. I was rushed through as an urgent case. If I were you I would just keep on and on at them asking for a date and they will sort you out a lot quicker. Just lay it on that you're in a lot of pain and that it's getting worse ect x
  • dizzylizzie
    dizzylizzie stephanie76604

    Posted

    I was back at work 2 weeks after my operation in December. I was tired, but it was ok, your wedding will be something to look forward to and exciting for you.  Make sure you rest up afterwards, try to make sure wedding is all sorted in advance so nothing to worry you there. 

    I have never been so organised for Christmas as I was this year. My op was on 17th dec nd I helped to cook dinner on Christmas Day, although no alcohol as was still on painkillers at this point.

    hope all goes well, it's definitely worth it. I have felt so well this last few days, that it made me realise just how ill I was  for 6 months before op.

    • stephanie76604
      stephanie76604 dizzylizzie

      Posted

      So in your opinion, I should be fine to stick to that date? I'm just so worried about infection or anything because when I had my gallbladder removed through keyhole 2 of my 4 incisions became infected. And there's my dress too, it's a corset back and it has to be pulled incredibly tight, will this be a problem?
  • tardam_99377
    tardam_99377 stephanie76604

    Posted

    Hi Stephanie,

    I had a keyhole operation early last year. You should be fine, although you'd still be in your healing phase and you shouldn't get involved in vigorous activities. I think the insides need to heal also.

    I wish you could move your surgery date forward, maybe explaining to your doctor could help with getting an earlier date. Otherwise, try to have as much organized for the wedding ahead of time as dizzylizzie said. It will be fine but you need to take things easy and have others i.e. family and friends, assist as much as possible. You'll be involved in planning but it should almost be like you are a guest at your wedding if you get my concept.......just breeze in, have fun, no physical hard work. And watch your dance moves lol!

    Best wishes and happy wedding!

  • chantal_06911
    chantal_06911 stephanie76604

    Posted

    I was told 2 weeks is what it generally takes to recover from a KEyhole.  I dont have anything else to add to the above... except that Im due for surgery the 9th also smile  Wishing us luck!!
  • stephanie76604
    stephanie76604

    Posted

    I've actually post-poned my op until 23rd feb against my surgeons wishes but I tried my dress on and it was agony so I hate to imagine what it would be like if I did have my op on 9th 😔
    • amber87358
      amber87358 stephanie76604

      Posted

      I just had my surgery yesterday. They removed both ovaries both tunes and a couple cysts. Today I'm miserable. It's hard to move around and hard to pee I had the keyhole surgery done. U made the right call with postponing surgery. Good luck
    • amber87358
      amber87358 stephanie76604

      Posted

      I have had pain on my left ovary for yrs and cysts of and on. The last time they found a big cyst that was complex and bleeding into itself. I have four kids so I didn't need them anymore so they took them both.
    • dizzylizzie
      dizzylizzie stephanie76604

      Posted

      You have to what is right for you, everyone is different, common symptoms but recovery varies.  
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