Recovery post ovarian cyst and ovary removal

Hi, im 21, and when i was 15 i had to have a cyst removed. I dont know what the type of surgery was called but they cut me across the stomach like when you have a c section and then cut the muscle inside going up and down. It took me a while to recover i couldn't lay down in a bed because it was too painful to grt up even with someone else's help, i slept sitting up on the couch for at least a month. I ended up also getting an infection which made matter worse. I wouldn't want to go through it again, which is why im having anxiety because i have the same pain as before with the cyst and i think i may have another one. Im not sure how common it is to develop another one that is just as bad, maybe someone here my know.

Hi, im 21, and when i was 15 i had to have a cyst removed. I dont know what the type of surgery was called but they cut me across the stomach like when you have a c section and then cut the muscle inside going up and down. It took me a while to recover i couldn't lay down in a bed because it was too painful to grt up even with someone else's help, i slept sitting up on the couch for at least a month. I ended up also getting an infection which made matter worse. I wouldn't want to go through it again, which is why im having anxiety because i have the same pain as before with the cyst and i think i may have another one. Im not sure how common it is to develop another one that is just as bad, maybe someone here my know.

Hello drkensdeb. My name is Marney and I'm 17 years old, relatively fit. I have a complex cyst on my right ovary measuring at 13-15cm. I am scheduled to have surgery in a few weeks. My surgeon is going to try and do the procedure laparoscopically however says she may have to move to an open procedure depending on what she finds. I was wondering if yourself or anyone else would be kind enough to share your own experiences and advice. I am very nervous as this is my first ever operation and only my second time in hospital. Any replies would be very much appreciated. I hope everyone is well and happy.

I know this is overdue, this is more for people reading now in search for answers for a future surgery getting done.

I just got my surgery dine yesterday, post-op I haven't experienced pain. The most unconfortable (but not painful) things I have experienced have been gas in my stomach making it impossible to lay flat or I couldn't breathe so I slept sitting up. But today it doesnt seem like it is an issue anymore.

Another post-op experience is that everytime I go pee, I feel like I need to pee badly albut it takes 2-3 minutes of sitting on the toilet before I actually start peeing which is weird but again not painful.

I had a laparoscopy for a ectopic pregnancy removal and the only pain I had really was from the gas, the truck is to just move around as much as you physically feel well enough too. I was extremely hungry as they said they'd discharge me before lunchtime so I didn't order a dinner. Everyone's lunch came and I was still waiting, by the time I got out of hospital and round to my mother in laws who'd cooked a Sunday roast I was in absolute agony, I guess I added to the gas build up and I literally felt like someone was standing on my shoulders!

Moral: take something to eat in with you in case you miss a meal!

Oh big big pants and bottoms that are 2 sizes to big maybe advisable, I couldn't believe the size of my stomach, favourite jeans definitely didn't make an appearance for a few weeks!

The laparotomy was completely different, very little gas pain, I even made myself chuckle as I turned to release what was still in there....if hubby could hear me now he'd be proud to take ownership of that one! This was the one time in my life I had been encouraged to pass wind!

Trying to sit up for the first time was daunting as they usually put a pressure dressing on you so you feel heavy and surgery drugs have usually worn off too, I remember being uncomfortable but very proud when I could get out of bed myself. I swapped from bed to chair and did quite well. The walk out of hospital was very very tiring though and the car journey not the best, if you can get a lift home in a people carrier or similar then you'll be fine. You'd be surprised how much manoeuvring you need to do to get in a small car.

One thing I feel I must prepare you for is the drain coming out, count to a high number out loud or chat to the nurse and close your eyes, it's not painful but a very strange sensation, one I'll never forget that's for sure.

The other thing is be prepared to go commando, getting pants on is a challenge, as are socks and pyjama bottoms.....stick to big baggy nighties, you'll have the use of 2 arms but only one leg! Drawing my legs up was near on impossible at times.

Be prepared to not want to share your bed, I was terrified that hubby would turn over in the night and flop his arm straight across my stomach. I loved my reclining settee to sleep on because I felt safe and I could sleep sitting up so no chance of rolling over.

Lastly when you go out for your first walk be prepared to get "overtaken" by an 80 year old, it knocked me for 6, but on the flip side what a sense of achievement they must have felt...... I was 36 at the time!

I took 7 weeks off but could have done with one more week really. I only went back when I did because they were threatening redundancies so had to drive to get to the meeting, I should have stuck to my guns really but felt because I had driven there and they'd all seen me, from the outside I looked well but inside I was still repairing. Don't under estimate recovery time, internal stitches take longer and a day being bored at home is entirely different to a day working again, your brain needs time too. I found that when I could write properly, watch a detective show and actually take in the plot or read a book and not have to keep going back a page then it was time to go back to work.

I get to do this all again in a few weeks so I'll be right there recovering with you. You'll be fine, the tricks your mind plays on you while waiting for tests, op dates etc is worse than recovery, although having said that, your body has a great way of letting you forget the pain of surgery and recovery....X

Thanks, in advance

Hi.  I'm 45.  Also.  Good physical shape. One week tomorrow from left ovary removal and tubes.   Also ablation.   I am having night sweats and sadness.  And I'm never sad.  I called Gyno today she says we need to give it time.  Uhhggg 

did this happen to you at all?   And did the other ovary eventually compensate for the missing one ?    Btw.  Recovery is a bit more than anticipated.  But no pain Meds other than Advil.  That's good.   Your several months out.  Hope your feeling great

lisa 

Hi, I am 66 and had an oophorectomy 2 weeks ago.  I had a 3.5 cm cyst on one ovary and had that removed as well as both tubes, but decided at the last minute to keep one ovary and I think that has made me feel better mentally.  I was in hospital overnight, they put cramp things on my legs overnight so could not sleep all night as these kept me awake ( they pump your blood) and the machine makes a noise all night.  I also had a catheter in so could not get out of bed.  I bled for one week.  I has strong period like cramps, for the first week, now they have lightened off a lot.  I had 4 incisions.  I wore pressure stockings for a few days so you don't get blood clots.  It also hurt to swallow for a few days as they put a tube down your throat and it was sore on the side of my throat as they had to put an oxygen mask on me.  I have applied for 3 weeks off work (office work) and am into my 2nd week.  Luckily I like to sleep on my back as if I roll on my side it's uncomfortable and have to go back on my back.  I hope this helps as the hospital does not give you much information on what to expect.