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Surgery scheduled for next week to have ovary and cyst out EEEEK

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drkensdeb
drkensdeb

Hey everyone, I am finally scheduled for next Thursday to have mt 5cm x 4 cm simple cyst and left ovary out. Crapping myself as I've never had surgery before! I don't know what to expect, whats it like in the hospital etc. I may be 42, but I feel like a scared 10 year old right about now!!! 

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  • mandy1963
    mandy1963 drkensdeb

    Posted

    hi......don't be scared.......what sort of op are you having?? keyhole?
    • drkensdeb
      drkensdeb mandy1963

      Posted

      Hiya, I don't know yet. Dr. Hunter says she's going to try and get the cyst and ovary through keyhole, but won't know until she gets in and has a look first. She did say that she would do her best to avoid a laparotomy. I think maybe I'm just afraid of the unknown! 
  • margaret105
    margaret105 drkensdeb

    Posted

    hi please dont worry i had my stomach cut open major op,honest its fine ,you wont feel a thing,just  a bit sore ,take your pills and rest and your be fine,good luck hope to hear after your op tc magsbiggrin)))))
    • drkensdeb
      drkensdeb margaret105

      Posted

      Thanks fo sharing, learning from others' experience does make me feel better. I know it's all for the best and I'm looking forward to feeling better, just not a fan of the unknown smile I promise to keep folks updated here, I've gotten comfort from others sharing their stories and maybe mine can help too. smile 
  • mandy1963
    mandy1963 drkensdeb

    Posted

    I'm having major at end of August .......not looking forward to it......just wondering how it will be afterwards
    • drkensdeb
      drkensdeb mandy1963

      Posted

      mandy what are you having done? I'm like you, wondering how the recovery will be. I'm fortunate to have a lot of good friends here in the UK, along with my hubby and sis in law, ready to look after me smile (I'm an American girl now living here.) 
    • mandy1963
      mandy1963 drkensdeb

      Posted

      laparotomy to remove cyst size of large melon and ovaries........think they worry you at hospital by going on about recovery time......but at same time i guess it is best to rest, I am my own worst enemy for not resting....
  • elizabeth142
    elizabeth142 drkensdeb

    Posted

    Hiya Hun.. 

    I had an ovarian cyst when I was 19! 

    So you can imagine how I felt. 

    Anyway I was operated on, and they found a 3lb cyst on my right ovary. You will be rumbled with lots if tummy wind afterwards. It's uncomfortable

    And you will have to be careful with not lifting heavy things for a good while until you properly heal. I lost my right ovary, so I had an ooferectomy.

    It's not a nice thing, but you will be relieved afterwards. Let me know how you got on god bless 😊✨

    • drkensdeb
      drkensdeb elizabeth142

      Posted

      Thanks for replying. I am scared to pieces actually because I've never had anything seriously wrong with me (and while I know this isn't super serious, it's big for me) and I just have no idea what to expect. Even being in the hospital kinda freaks me out. I've felt kinda crappy the past week or so, very tired and washed out and my cyst is letting me know he's still there ha ha. I honestly hope they do take out the ovary too, I don't want a chance for this to come back. x
    • elizabeth142
      elizabeth142 drkensdeb

      Posted

      Ahh! Bless you Hun.

      I know it's not knowing the unknown.

      But today's medicine techniques are so advanced, with surgery.

      Better than when I had my operation done in 1980 sometime ago! Hey..

      But I've been okay since.

      Key hole surgery wasn't around then, so if you get that done it will be even better for you. I had no choice.

      Anyway ask for your partner of someone you would like with you on the day, 

      But they won't be able to go in theatre with you. 

      But you will be fine. I will pray for you anyway god is our great comforter. And he's helped me out of some hairy situations I can tell you!!

      So just don't worry too much. You will be glad when it's all done and over with.

      You will feel uncomfortable but that's not forever. 

      Anyway keep me I touch with what's happening okay. 

      Thinking of you 

      God bless 🐥🙏✨🌺

  • drkensdeb
    drkensdeb

    Posted

    I had my pre-admission appointment Friday past. The nurses were so incredibly kind, and took soo much time with me and my hubby. Had an EKG and full blood panel drawn. All came back perfect which is such a reilef. The staff nurse who spoke to us about the procedure and what to expect was amazing. I am scared of being alone in the hospital without someone I know by my side. sad Will a family member be able to be with me right before I get taken to theatre? Does my hubby get to see me after I'm out of recovery? See? It's even stuff like this that makes me anxious! Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to share and reply, it makes this whole process a bit easier. 
    • mandy1963
      mandy1963 drkensdeb

      Posted

      husband should be able to come down as far as outside theatre with you and then be brought into recovery room to see you when you wake up. so you won't be alone.
    • drkensdeb
      drkensdeb mandy1963

      Posted

      Oh Mandy I hope you're right. If that's so, then I won't feel so anxious. He's my rock smile thank you
    • Tazchurch
      Tazchurch drkensdeb

      Posted

      Just had my appointment withe the nurse and this is no problem, in my case it will be my sister, (similar procedure to you but in my case both).
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