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Laparscopy
I am going to have a laparscopy(sp) in a few weeks and I am scared. I have a dermoid cyst on my right ovary and they are going to tie my tubes while they are at it. I have read about the procedure but I am still worried. Will I experience much pain? How long will I stay in the hospital? Will it be an out-patient procedure? I am scheduled for my consultation next week and I will ask all these questions then but I would like to hear (step by step) from someone else who has actually been through what I am getting ready to go through. Please, good or bad, relate your experiences to me!!!!! thanks! Leslie.
I just posted my laparoscopy experience...hope that it helps with any of your fears....
many blessings,
Ciara
many blessings,
Ciara
I didn't get to see the procedure but the way I understand it they made the 3 incisions in my abdomen, somehow got a baggie type thing around the ovary and cyst, drained it to reduce it, then clipped it all off near the uterus and removed it. I'm not sure how she drained it - probably aspirated all she could with a needle and syringe. She wanted to do that so no cells from the cyst would go floating free into the abdomen. At that stage they still weren't sure if there was any cancer involved. This bagging business kept it all contained and my abdomen clean. She also explained that depending on how things went or what they found, they might have to make a bigger incision. At least there were no surprises.
Wow, I am surprised you were not in pain also. I am not sure how big my cyst is but it hurts. I am really hurting right now. When I hurt like this the ibuprofen does not help. What do you mean by bagged the cyst? I have never heard of that before. Thanks, Leslie.
The initial TVUS showed my cyst to be 7 cm. By the time of surgery it had grown to about 10cm by 9cm by 8cm. She was a bit surprised when she went in and saw that. She didn't understand why I wasn't in pain.
I've heard of ORS, ovarian remnant syndrome and it can be a problem. I'm not sure how that happens. In my case at least, my doctor bagged the cyst and ovary before removing it. Since she didn't know yet whether it was malignant or not, she took the precaution of bagging it all so no cells would escape. I kind of wish I could have seen that. Sounds interesting.
I've heard of ORS, ovarian remnant syndrome and it can be a problem. I'm not sure how that happens. In my case at least, my doctor bagged the cyst and ovary before removing it. Since she didn't know yet whether it was malignant or not, she took the precaution of bagging it all so no cells would escape. I kind of wish I could have seen that. Sounds interesting.
As I said I have a dermoid cyst on my right ovary. I want them to remove the ovary completely. The cyst I have is made up of different types of tissue, bone, teeth, hair, from what I hear the cyst will continue to grow. So what worries me is if they leave the tiniest piece on my ovary it will just start to grow again. I guess that will be one of my questions when I go to discuss the procedure with the doc. before they do it. My consultation is the 27th of June. I figure(hope) the surgery will be done soon after. I hope in just a few weeks I will be getting over all this and starting a life without everyday pain and cramping! No, my husband is not too fussy, he tends to let me sleep as much as I need when I don't feel good. I think I will send him off to work if I will be doing alot of sleeping. When did you find out how large your cyst was? Could they tell before the surgery or was it after it was removed? Thanks, Leslie.
It would be nice to have him stay home with you. Unless he's the type to fuss around you too much. Mostly you'll want to sleep often. My hubby stayed home with me because I also have a wonky heart but it behaved and wasn't a problem.
I was lucky to not have the gas issue. They said they would suck out as much as they could. Guess they did a good job. I had a dull ache in my chest but that was it.
Oh, and I did have my left ovary, tube and a 10 cm cyst removed during the surgery. So I did have my insides pushed around a bit. Still, the recovery wasn't too bad. Not something I'd want to do every year but I got through it.
I was lucky to not have the gas issue. They said they would suck out as much as they could. Guess they did a good job. I had a dull ache in my chest but that was it.
Oh, and I did have my left ovary, tube and a 10 cm cyst removed during the surgery. So I did have my insides pushed around a bit. Still, the recovery wasn't too bad. Not something I'd want to do every year but I got through it.
I read on the computer a couple of days ago that for some patients the pain is so minimal that some ibuprofen is required the night before surgery. I see no reason for anyone to be in pain, I have a low tolerence for pain, I guess you could say I am a sissy. I have never had anything like this done before and I am just a little nervous because I do not know what to expect. I guess that is normal. Should I plan on having my husband stay home from work for a day or two while I recover? Or will I be okay during the day on my own? Thanks, Leslie.
P. S. In and out the same day .... and didn't really have much "pain" . Naturally had some discomfort.. don't bend down or try to reach up.. I got one of those "grabby " things on a pole at Walmart.. Called a "Gopher" . I quit taking the pain pills the following day because I had a HUGE headache.. So I just took Extra strength Tylenol and was fine with that.. I like to sleep on my side and that wasn't too comfy .. it seemed to pull the stitches a little ..and sleeping on my back was somewhat like an upside down turtle.. but that was about it...
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Earthstar.. Good luck to you for tomorrow ! I know all will be fine and post when you're able.
Can't contribute much else.. The ladies covered it all I think. Just try not to worry.. It really is a piece of cake. And I was truly lucky.. I didn't even have the trapped gas although I was told to expect it. I have a problem with the "sluggishness" under normal circumstances so I prepared ahead of time for the aftermath. Those pain pills also can "tie you up" .. I loaded up with prunes, stool softeners and metamucil (which I take on a regular basis anyway). Ask your dr. about the metamucil though. One of the gals on here was advised NOT to take it for fear of obstruction. However, I diluted it really , really well and took it only at night...
Good luck to all and let us know how it goes
Sandy
Can't contribute much else.. The ladies covered it all I think. Just try not to worry.. It really is a piece of cake. And I was truly lucky.. I didn't even have the trapped gas although I was told to expect it. I have a problem with the "sluggishness" under normal circumstances so I prepared ahead of time for the aftermath. Those pain pills also can "tie you up" .. I loaded up with prunes, stool softeners and metamucil (which I take on a regular basis anyway). Ask your dr. about the metamucil though. One of the gals on here was advised NOT to take it for fear of obstruction. However, I diluted it really , really well and took it only at night...
Good luck to all and let us know how it goes
Sandy
Hi - fully understand how you feel, I have had 4 laparoscopys now and trust me, there's nothing too it. I was nervous the first time, thats only natural but recovery time is quick and stay in hospital only necessary if there are problems. I was in and out on the same day.
Worse thing for me was the gas - because they blow you up, it inevitably becomes trapped in places and therefore, getting comfortable can be difficult. Shoulder pain was the worst from the trapped gas! After a few days though it does pass. As for the surgery wounds, just a few holes and a few stitches, just be careful with what you wear as you don't want to snag your belly button.
Good luck to you all and I hope you all have successful ops. Who knows, you might be lucky and not get the trapped gas!
Eileen
Worse thing for me was the gas - because they blow you up, it inevitably becomes trapped in places and therefore, getting comfortable can be difficult. Shoulder pain was the worst from the trapped gas! After a few days though it does pass. As for the surgery wounds, just a few holes and a few stitches, just be careful with what you wear as you don't want to snag your belly button.
Good luck to you all and I hope you all have successful ops. Who knows, you might be lucky and not get the trapped gas!
Eileen
Hi, I'm going for mine on July 14th and I'm getting a little stressed about it too.
The information I've gotten from the ladies who have already had it done has helped me a lot, I like to know what's going to happen before it does, it gives me more of a sense of control about it.
Since both of you are going ahead of me, I'll be interested in what you both have to say about your experiences too.
Good luck tomorrow Earthstar11 and let us know how your doing.
Valerie
The information I've gotten from the ladies who have already had it done has helped me a lot, I like to know what's going to happen before it does, it gives me more of a sense of control about it.
Since both of you are going ahead of me, I'll be interested in what you both have to say about your experiences too.
Good luck tomorrow Earthstar11 and let us know how your doing.
Valerie
Each person reacts differently but I can share with you how my surgery went.
Went in to the hospital and they started the IV. I mentioned that IVs are hard to put in my arm so they gave me a little numbing shot first. Then when they had to poke around a bit, it didn't hurt me at all. I was stressed about the surgery, the not knowing if there was going to be cancer or not. They gave me a little med to relax me. Rolled me into the surgical suite and blip! I was asleep in no time. They did put a breathing tube in my throat and a catheter up to my bladder. But that's all done after I was out. Next thing I knew, I was waking up and had the oxygen mask on my face. When I was a bit more alert, the nurse sat and talked to me (wake up brain!) and fed me ice chips. She encouraged me to cough. Have to do that after having a tube in.
In my room they brought me juice, I visited with my family and then was sent home. Had all my little directions plus pain meds and stool softeners. I didn't use the pain meds because after trying them twice, they made me too dizzy and gave me a whopper of a headache. That only made me feel worse, not better. I just dealt with the tummy pain.
Some people have a lot of abdominal gas after and it's important that you walk around and feel free to let it loose. Also the stool softeners are important. Surgery disturbs your intestines and they shut down a bit. Drink plenty of fluids and just give it time. I was able to do itty bitty poos but it took a good week before I had a real BM. I know, great topic but it will be important to you when the day comes.
Pain - it felt like someone was pulling on my insides. So I moved slowly - standing, sitting, lying down. I did go to the book store the next day just to get out of the house for a bit. But you will get tired quickly. The first 2 days were the hardest for me. After that I could feel improvement each day. By the end of a week, I felt pretty good and did whatever I wanted. I was back to work by then. You should not do heavy lifting however.
What specific questions do you have?
Went in to the hospital and they started the IV. I mentioned that IVs are hard to put in my arm so they gave me a little numbing shot first. Then when they had to poke around a bit, it didn't hurt me at all. I was stressed about the surgery, the not knowing if there was going to be cancer or not. They gave me a little med to relax me. Rolled me into the surgical suite and blip! I was asleep in no time. They did put a breathing tube in my throat and a catheter up to my bladder. But that's all done after I was out. Next thing I knew, I was waking up and had the oxygen mask on my face. When I was a bit more alert, the nurse sat and talked to me (wake up brain!) and fed me ice chips. She encouraged me to cough. Have to do that after having a tube in.
In my room they brought me juice, I visited with my family and then was sent home. Had all my little directions plus pain meds and stool softeners. I didn't use the pain meds because after trying them twice, they made me too dizzy and gave me a whopper of a headache. That only made me feel worse, not better. I just dealt with the tummy pain.
Some people have a lot of abdominal gas after and it's important that you walk around and feel free to let it loose. Also the stool softeners are important. Surgery disturbs your intestines and they shut down a bit. Drink plenty of fluids and just give it time. I was able to do itty bitty poos but it took a good week before I had a real BM. I know, great topic but it will be important to you when the day comes.
Pain - it felt like someone was pulling on my insides. So I moved slowly - standing, sitting, lying down. I did go to the book store the next day just to get out of the house for a bit. But you will get tired quickly. The first 2 days were the hardest for me. After that I could feel improvement each day. By the end of a week, I felt pretty good and did whatever I wanted. I was back to work by then. You should not do heavy lifting however.
What specific questions do you have?
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