recovery on open laparotomy

[millie333]

what is the approx recovery time for open lalarotomy to remove 2 large cysts ovary and tube,its been 8 weeks and nowhere near recovery

[JessRae]

i found that too. it hurt to get up and start doing things, but nits the best thing you can do. sitting or laying and doing nothing can have the muscles heal funny. which makes it harder. i started with simple things, walking, stretches... i took ibuprofen and used heat/ice compresses on my stomach when needed. Its a rough go at first, but does get better. I still have twinges and pains on right side where ovary and tube used to be. But its not always as severe. At my work I'm on my feet all day long, some days I still tire faster than others, or hurt more than others and often forget that maybe i should take some ibuprofen etc.

[millie333]

Thanks.my incision is also fine on the outside,just the internal not healing as well as i thought,it feels very raw still inside.I am fine if i sit around doing noyhing.Going to las Vegas for my sisters wedding in 12 days hoping for a miricle by then as its a pretty long trip as i live in England,but consultant says i am fine to fly.

[JessRae]

Every woman is different. However, I believe you're supposed to have a check up with surgeon/obgyn to see how you are healing around 6 weeks post op. Externally, incision healed wonderfully for me by week 6... internally however it has still taken some time and recovery seemed to slow a lot. I'm now almost 4 months(june 2) post op, and i still find my core muscles get tired easily or have a "bruised" feeling.