maybe its just 'nerves'

[tnnw]

hi....i'm 27yrs old and recently found out i have a cyst.it's pretty large so i've been advised to have an ovarian cystectomy done.i've never had ANY form of surgery done before so i'm obviously concerned and have alot of questions.how long will recovery take?will it be very painful after the anesthesia wears off?will i be able to go back to doing all the things i'm accustomed to once i'm healed.e.g.lifting etc?thaks in advance for all the feedback and helpful information.

[ireneo]

I'm much older than you are, more than twice your age and I had a 10 cm cyst removed a few years ago. They were able to remove it via laparascope so I had 3 small incisions in my belly. Was I sore afterwards? Sure. They gave me a few pain pills to use if I needed them but I did not use them. The next day I was up walking around (slowly and carefully). Hubby took me to the book store so I could pick out a new book to entertain myself. I was mobile but the hospital gives strict instructions on what you can or cannot do for the next few weeks. An open incision will take a bit longer to heal but you will heal.

I do everything I did before: walking, hiking, working with wildlife (that includes grabbing up eagles, carrying 45 lb beaver to the deep sink to swim, hauling 50 lb sacks of food). Yes, you will get back to a normal lifestyle after recovery.

[Debtrap]

Are they planning on removing it via laparotomy or laparoscopy? I just had mine removed Thursday via robotic laparoscopy feel free to ask any questions or email me with them.
Debbie