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Top 10 things I have learned from laproscopic cyst/ovary removal
It's been almost 2 weeks since my laproscopic surgery, I have learned alot both from experiencing it and talking to ya'll here on the forum. Time to share, because just maybe somebody is about to go through the same thing and has questions or needs help. It would be great if everyone added their two cents and we will have a nice "what to expect when your expecting laproscopic surgery" list...lol
1. Don't be fooled, this is major surgery. You could be having body parts removed. Don't plan on doing much for at LEAST a week or two. If you are lucky like some, you'll be up and at 'em. But if you're not, then you won't be disappointed and frustrated.
2. Make or buy muffins. Especially bran. You will need them. Don't ask me why. Ok...why? Because your meds will constipate you and make your stomach hurt. AND you will be too tired to make food. You can buy stool softeners too, but they don't make for a tasty breakfast...
3. If you can, shop for or prepare food and stick it in the freezer. And be REALLY REALLY nice to your friends and neighbors before your surgery. They may offer to bring you food. Don't be silly, say yes. You will be glad you did!
4. The CO2 gas may bloat you up. It might not happen for a day or two and you will laugh and say "I am SO lucky!!" and then "POP" You are the now the Pilsbury doughgirl. Only not as cute. But it hurts...not just the shoulder, could be all over. WALK, WALK, WALK.. around the house, it will go away. Could take a week or more, but the worst is the first few days. Try beano, mylanta, etc. too. BEST cure: Massage. Takes away all the toxins, pushes out some gas. Can't get one?... be REALLY REALLY nice to your spouse, significant other, children, whoever.... they may take pity on poor ol' bloated you and help you out.
5. Get one of those beanybag things that you put in the microwave. Put it on where it hurts. Warm feels nice and you can't get in the tub for two weeks. Your body might hurt all over. They say they don't drop you off the stretcher while you are unconscious, but I personally don't believe it...
6. Enjoy your downtime. Remember all those busy days you wished you could lie around, play on the computer, read books, organize your photos, google your old boyfriend, write that novel? Well, do it. Or sleep. Or both.
7. Sleep. Sleep some more.
8. Driving sucks. Try and avoid it until your incisions/stomach muscles don't hurt. (and you're not on happypills anymore...) It's illegal in most states to drive lying down, I believe...
9. Drink lots of water. Flushes out all the stuff they pumped into you during surgery. Fluffs out the sleep wrinkles in your face..
10. Get on this forum when you can. You will find wonderful women with supportive notes, messages, laughs, and you can read others stories to know whether you are "normal" or not (in terms of your surgery - if you want deeper analysis, try the psych forum...)
That's MY top ten, I hope you all can add a few of your own! Thanks everyone for ALL your help, info, and especially the friendship and laughter.
Have a great day!
Joelle
1. Don't be fooled, this is major surgery. You could be having body parts removed. Don't plan on doing much for at LEAST a week or two. If you are lucky like some, you'll be up and at 'em. But if you're not, then you won't be disappointed and frustrated.
2. Make or buy muffins. Especially bran. You will need them. Don't ask me why. Ok...why? Because your meds will constipate you and make your stomach hurt. AND you will be too tired to make food. You can buy stool softeners too, but they don't make for a tasty breakfast...
3. If you can, shop for or prepare food and stick it in the freezer. And be REALLY REALLY nice to your friends and neighbors before your surgery. They may offer to bring you food. Don't be silly, say yes. You will be glad you did!
4. The CO2 gas may bloat you up. It might not happen for a day or two and you will laugh and say "I am SO lucky!!" and then "POP" You are the now the Pilsbury doughgirl. Only not as cute. But it hurts...not just the shoulder, could be all over. WALK, WALK, WALK.. around the house, it will go away. Could take a week or more, but the worst is the first few days. Try beano, mylanta, etc. too. BEST cure: Massage. Takes away all the toxins, pushes out some gas. Can't get one?... be REALLY REALLY nice to your spouse, significant other, children, whoever.... they may take pity on poor ol' bloated you and help you out.
5. Get one of those beanybag things that you put in the microwave. Put it on where it hurts. Warm feels nice and you can't get in the tub for two weeks. Your body might hurt all over. They say they don't drop you off the stretcher while you are unconscious, but I personally don't believe it...
6. Enjoy your downtime. Remember all those busy days you wished you could lie around, play on the computer, read books, organize your photos, google your old boyfriend, write that novel? Well, do it. Or sleep. Or both.
7. Sleep. Sleep some more.
8. Driving sucks. Try and avoid it until your incisions/stomach muscles don't hurt. (and you're not on happypills anymore...) It's illegal in most states to drive lying down, I believe...
9. Drink lots of water. Flushes out all the stuff they pumped into you during surgery. Fluffs out the sleep wrinkles in your face..
10. Get on this forum when you can. You will find wonderful women with supportive notes, messages, laughs, and you can read others stories to know whether you are "normal" or not (in terms of your surgery - if you want deeper analysis, try the psych forum...)
That's MY top ten, I hope you all can add a few of your own! Thanks everyone for ALL your help, info, and especially the friendship and laughter.
Have a great day!
Joelle
Don't feel bad! I am at 7 days today and now I am actually starting to feel worse! I was up and walking feeling good like, heck yeah! I got this! Iam a tough cookie. Now I am bleeding heavier and really nauseous and I can stop shaking. We had almost the same surgery too! Except mine was less abrasive. I had cysts in my fulopian tubes and my ovaries.
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I am sorry for your troubles! Did they remove your ovary and tube or just the cysts? I hope you start feeling better soon!
Don't feel bad! I am at 7 days today and now I am actually starting to feel worse! I was up and walking feeling good like, heck yeah! I got this! Iam a tough cookie. Now I am bleeding heavier and really nauseous and I can stop shaking. We had almost the same surgery too! Except mine was less abrasive. I had cysts in my fulopian tubes and my ovaries.
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Well they do make a lot of money off of these surgeries! And I suspect there is some sort of power / control issues also at play.
The surgeon and/or hospital gave no reason why they recommend removal of your ovaries and appendix?
The surgeon and/or hospital gave no reason why they recommend removal of your ovaries and appendix?
I hear you, sister. I cannot understand why surgeons recommend surgery which may be unnecessary and has life long consequences for the patient. I had a cyst removed last December. On my insistence the surgeon retained the ovary. The hospital are now recommending removal of one or both ovaries (and my appendix)???, as precaution!!. I cannot understand this. All follow-up tests are clear. What is going on?
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I have read of surgeons removing large cysts and still being able to save some ovarian tissue. The ovary is resilient (like the liver) and can regenerate if some tissue is left. According to Dr. William Parker, author or "A Gynecologist's Second Opinion" only in rare instances is all ovarian tissue destroyed by an ovarian cyst - http://ovaryresearch.com/ovarian_cysts.htm.
It seems that many gynecologists do not have the delicate surgical skills to remove large cysts and save ovarian tissue or they choose not to take the extra time to do so. Removing the entire ovary is an easier and less time consuming surgery.
It seems that many gynecologists do not have the delicate surgical skills to remove large cysts and save ovarian tissue or they choose not to take the extra time to do so. Removing the entire ovary is an easier and less time consuming surgery.
Hello Biancab22,
I wanted to share some information with you in case it could help your situation. I am getting my ovary removed soon because of the demoid cyst that is growing on my left side. Demoid cysts are a solid mass and will not go away on there own. Regular cysts are usually fluid filled sacs that will most likely burst on their own. I feel your pain of being young and with only one ovary left so if any of my experiences can help you make your decision of how to proceed...well I hope they can. My cyst has taken up almost the whole space of my ovary, this is mostly why the ovary cannot be saved. I encourage you to get an ultrasound as soon as possible so they can determine if your cyst on your remaining ovary is more of a solid mass or a fluid filled one. If it is a solid mass then your best hope to save the ovary is to get the surgery done as soon as possible! You may be able to save it if the mass has not grown too large. I believe that there has to be a different type of surgery in order for this to happen (laparatomy instead of what most people are referring to here - laprascopy) a laparatomy is when they have to cut into your abdominal wall so it is going to be a much more 'agressive' feeling surgery. Some doctors might think that there is a large chance the solid mass might grow back so it is not the right choice but I totally understand the feeling of wanting to save it if you can. I also do not have children, I'm not sure I want them but I would rather that choice not be taken away from my husband or I if we decide to go that way. My sympathies are with you and I hope you are able to figure this out with the best possible outcome happening. If the cyst is fluid filled then they might be able to shrink it with birth control. Sorry if you already know this information but like I said, I was hoping to help share some of the information I received when going through this.
I wanted to share some information with you in case it could help your situation. I am getting my ovary removed soon because of the demoid cyst that is growing on my left side. Demoid cysts are a solid mass and will not go away on there own. Regular cysts are usually fluid filled sacs that will most likely burst on their own. I feel your pain of being young and with only one ovary left so if any of my experiences can help you make your decision of how to proceed...well I hope they can. My cyst has taken up almost the whole space of my ovary, this is mostly why the ovary cannot be saved. I encourage you to get an ultrasound as soon as possible so they can determine if your cyst on your remaining ovary is more of a solid mass or a fluid filled one. If it is a solid mass then your best hope to save the ovary is to get the surgery done as soon as possible! You may be able to save it if the mass has not grown too large. I believe that there has to be a different type of surgery in order for this to happen (laparatomy instead of what most people are referring to here - laprascopy) a laparatomy is when they have to cut into your abdominal wall so it is going to be a much more 'agressive' feeling surgery. Some doctors might think that there is a large chance the solid mass might grow back so it is not the right choice but I totally understand the feeling of wanting to save it if you can. I also do not have children, I'm not sure I want them but I would rather that choice not be taken away from my husband or I if we decide to go that way. My sympathies are with you and I hope you are able to figure this out with the best possible outcome happening. If the cyst is fluid filled then they might be able to shrink it with birth control. Sorry if you already know this information but like I said, I was hoping to help share some of the information I received when going through this.
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Hello ILLIAPSIS, I have an upcoming surgery on my right ovary. I also have the dermoid cyst and its 4CM, just that I wanted to get a different opinion because my Dr. told me he needed to remove my right ovary. And I wanted to know if there was a slightly chance to just remove the dermoid cyst, rather than the whole ovary
Hi riosjannel, I just had a 9.6cm dermoid cyst removed from my right ovary, and my right ovary was left completely in tact. My surgery was just about 5 days ago and I'm feeling great. Hope that helps.
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