process for removing a overy?

hi,im 20 and have a 8cm cyst on my left overy.i went to see a gyn recently who told me they would need to remove it along with my overy,but they cant do key hole s othey will have to make an incision.
i just wanted to no wot they would be doin when they remove it and how long the recovery process is as i have 2 toddlers who are very lively indeed
any advice and info would be very help full
thanx xx

[MarieMichele]

That sounds like a laparotomy (open surgery).  You can read my surgery story in the "about me" section of my profile.  I had a 10+cm cyst removed and both ovaries (same sized incision whether one or both get removed).

You may not like to hear how long the recovery can be.  You will need help with the toddlers especially during the first weeks of the recovery period.  You will not be able to lift children for months afterwards.

[foxyroxy1989]

thanx,i read your story and its helped alot.im just nervous about the surgery,and im not so keen on needles.they think they are goin to do it in the next month or so,i just want it over with so i can start the recovery process,the thing i hate the most is the waiting x

[MarieMichele]

I can relate to everything you are saying.  I, too, am one of those people that shy away from needles.  Cannot look when anyone gives a needle or draws blood or I get so queasy and pale, I scare people into thinking I'm going to faint.

I got my very first flu shot this year after years of avoiding it.  For once, fear of the flu was greater than fear of the needle.  Is it possible that at age 49 I am finally growing up?
Ha. ha.  I have discovered, though, that needles have come a long way since I was a kid getting vaccinated.  Today's needles barely hurt at all.

[foxyroxy1989]

im not even sure why i dont like needles,as they say its all in the mind lol.ive got another question if ya dont mind helping me with that 2,or shal i start a new question and do it that way?

[MarieMichele]

You can ask more questions right here in the same thread or send a message directly to me if you like.