Ovarian dermis - post op
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Hi
I am 5 days post op after having a 10cm dermoid cyst removed plus my right ovary and tube via a mini laparotomy
I am experiencing a lot of discomfort, which I expected, but the whole area is extremely bruised. My whole abdomen down into my thighs. Has anyone else experienced this, also I had no details given to me post op, ie, whether to keep it covered with a dressing or leave it open? I am waiting for a callback from the hospital, but still waiting?..
Just wondered if any other ladies out there can offer any advice?
i know I should have asked all these questions when I was discharged, but I was a bit of a mess and forgot everything, just couldn't wait to get out
Hazel x
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esther14001 hazel91574
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I really hope your feeling better in a couple of days. It really is painful stuff.
hazel91574 esther14001
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thanks for reply, comforting to know you've experienced the same, was getting a bit worried. Glad your on the mend, it feels like the pain will never stop, really struggling to get around, it's bearable when I'm sitting or laying, just anything inbetween is sooooo painful. I've got a beaded stitch, which is odd, 1continous stitch underneath and glued on top as far as I can see, think I will get to my doctors tomorrow just to check as I've kept it covered and I'm not due to have stitch removed till Wednesday, just to be reassured all is ok.
Hope your recovery continues well Esther xx
esther14001 hazel91574
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I had same stitche but no clue. Definitely get to g.p. to put your mind at rest. Also they didn't tell me how long to wear stockings, had to guess.
I can finally pick my 6 month old son up so its quite good how quickly the body heals.
esther14001 hazel91574
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hazel91574 esther14001
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are antibiotics normal to be sent out with do you know ?
esther14001 hazel91574
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hazel91574 esther14001
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My dog got given more aftercare when he had his op than I feel I got, lol
as for sleeping, not getting much of that stuff, having to sit upright still, cannot even attempt any other position yet
esther14001 hazel91574
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If your pain is worse today that's not a good sign so look after yourself and get to go tomorrow.
hazel91574 esther14001
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Been to the nurse today, all well, healing nicely she said, stitches out Wednesday, bruising is normal. So mind put at rest, just concentrate on the rest of my recovery,
H x
esther14001 hazel91574
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michelle75345 hazel91574
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I go in for full hysterectomy on 18 may
Laparotomy , had stressful 8 weeks over a suspicious cyst but after ct scan reviewd consultant happy it's no longer suspicious , biopsy once removed will also confirm that I hope !!
Have read many posts of patient after care and not very positive reading which makes me nervous but looking ahead it has to be better than constant pain that I've been in and no more periods xx
hazel91574 michelle75345
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Im doing ok, been a week since my op, still very sore and to be honest I wasn't expecting it to be as painful as it is, I had open surgery to remove 10cm Dermoid cyst, they told me after they removed it that they cut it open and it revealed hair and teeth, gross as that is, they are almost always benign, so that was good news, but still have to wait for results, 6 weeks they say it could take? It is the waiting that stresses you out, hopefully as they don't think yours is suspicious you can just concentrate on getting throug the surgery, as far as the aftercare goes, I'm sure it's different depending on your hospital, I felt they couldn't get me out quick enough, I came out less than 24 hours after surgery, which in hinesight was a bit soon.
They only gave me paracetamol and ibuprofen, which was no way strong enough for me to deal with the pain, so if you can get something stronger, do.
You have to be prepared to drag information out of them, like dressing the wound, showering etc etc, they didn't offer me any information, I got most of it from my nurse at the local doctors, just ringing up as I thought about each thing. Don't be afraid to make a list before you go in and get them to go through it with you when you are discharged, I wish I had.
I hope your procedure goes well and once you have recovered you are relieved from your constant pain x and whoop whoop no more periods!!
H x
sylvia71047 michelle75345
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