Worried about large ovarian cyst, possible cancer and operation

Hi Julie

Yes - thanks for getting in touch.  It was fine.  Just a lot of hanging around, but the actual scan took about 15 Minutes.  Have you heard any more?

So glad you've had it. One more thing done.

Big hugs

Taz xxx

Thanks Taz.  Yes, ticked off list.  Now just appointment with consultant on Weds afternoon (hope I can understand him this time), then pre op and operation!  Hope it doesn't take too long to come round (although still a bit afraid - mostly because still don't know whether I have cancer or not and what they are going to do).

xx Kathy

Hi Taz

Do you know if there is any difference in recovery after a hysterectomy or just ovaries and fallopin tubes.  Does one take longer to recover from than the other and are there any side affects?

xx Kathy

Unfortunatly a hysterectomy can take alot longer time to recover from however it does very much depend on the person. With me I am looking at the longer recovery time for the simpler op, but that is me. On the other hand a friend of mine recovered from a hysterectomy in less than half the time she was told it would take so recovery times are very subjective which is why I am loathe to quote them, however if you want timeframes I can certainly post them just let me know and I will give the figures.

The main side effect is that the surgical menopause is caused, this applies to both ops, but I presume you are already in the menopause or are post menopausal.

I will post a fuller list of possible side effects later, as in tomorrow, but am not at all well at the moment because of problems caused by the Epilepsy.I suffer. I can reassure you though that they are not generally serious and that most women wish they had had the surgery along time ago and find they have a new zest for life.

Big hugs

Taz xxx

Taz thank you for taking the time to reply to me.  I'm so sorry you're feeling poorly.  I hope you feel better soon.

xxx sending you big hugs

Kathy

Suffer breakthrough fits, had three major ones at once will be fine in a day or so.

Big hugs and thanks. Info as soon as can

Taz xxx 

No rush.  Just rest and get well again.

xxxx Kathy

Hey Taz,

I hope you feel better soon. I have Epilepsy too, so I have an idea of what you must be going through. Hang in there!

Sending you lots of good vibs and love!

Hi Julie

Yes I know what you mean.  I'm scared too.  Part of me is frightened of the operation and part of me wants this thing gone asap.  I see the consultant again next Wednesday so he should have the results of my scan then and may be able to tell me more.

We'll get through this together, alongside the wonderful people on this site who are so supportive.

Lots of love

Kathy xx

I am so glad you have a date julie and that it has not been too long in coming.

Big hugs

Taz xxx

Yeah we will get threw it honey  i will keep you up dated.I had to have a drinl between 6pm and 7pm and i have to have another one in the morning.Did you have to have on Kath xxx

 

Hi Taz yeah im glad as well i had to have a drink that they gave me between 6pm and 7pm and then i have to have another one in the morning xxx

No.  I had a cannula and they inserted blue dye into it.  I guess it does the same thing but not sure why they did that.  Your way sounds better!  Do you know when you will get your results?

xx Kathy

Julie, were you ok, physicall,y after the hysterectomy?

xx Kathy

No i am going to ask them tomorrow.My hysterectomy well what can i say.I got a urine infection.Then it ws about the 3rd week and i went to the loo about 3am and i noticed my scare was weeping all brown stuff out of it.so then i went on antibiotics.Am not going to lie but it was sore after but if you keep the pain killers going you will be fine.The toilet buisness was bad as well.I found the 4th week onwards was the .best.You will be ne Kath you sound a strong lay not like me am a soft bum xxxxx

 

There are several differant scans. One does involved drinking liquid as they need the bladder filled to make the other organs easier to see. Dye injection  is another sort, it is to do with checking how good the blood flow is and so that they can check if there are any unusual blood vessels that they need to be aware of before operating so that they are not cut by accident.

Dye will also be administered this way to check the fallopian tubes

Wow Taz.  I wish you were my doctor  You're so easy to undersand.  Thank you. xxxx Kathy