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Ovarian Cyst Removal
I am 53 years old and have not had a menstral cycle for 2 years. After bleeding for a week my doctor did surgery to take a look around. I just had a laparoscopy and hysteroscopy to remove an ovarian cyst on my left ovary to biopsy and look at my uterus. This was an outpatient procedure but I experienced "severe" pain in my lower left side of stomach and lower left back after they got me into a wheelchair. Because of the pain the doctor admitted me to the hospital where they put me on demoral for the pain. The doctor blames it on the gas and the fact that I am thin. He sent me home on Friday from the hospital (still medicated) but now on vicodin. Sat night experienced that same severe stabbing pain in the exact spot. Have continued on vicodin but now I'm scared. Is it really gas? Or is it something more serious?
I went in to have my preop exam on Friday, Feb 6. The doctor then said she thought I should have a colonoscopy before I have the surgery to remove my ovary and the cyst that is on it. So this is going to delay my surgery, which is really disappointing. I am postmenopausal so there is a higher chance of it being malignant. Did anyone else have their doctor recommend a colonoscopy before the lap?
I went in to have my preop exam on Friday, Feb 6. The doctor then said she thought I should have a colonoscopy before I have the surgery to remove my ovary and the cyst that is on it. I am postmenopausal so there is a higher chance of it being malignant. Did anyone else have their doctor recommend a colonoscopy before the lap?
I am recovering from a 5" vertical incision/laparotomy and a 3 night hospital stay to remove a benign cyst and both ovaries. Without a doubt, the gas pains are far worse than the pain from the incision itself. I can easily tell one pain from the other since the incision is in my lower abdomen and the gas is still trapped in the upper abdomen.
I never would have thought something as simple as gas could hurt so much, but it does. I've been this way since Jan. 16. I think the doctors need to give as much helpful advice and/or prescriptions for dealing with the gas pains as they do with how to deal with the healing process from incisions. Sorry this isn't more helpful, but you are not alone in feeling this way. It's seems to be one aspect of the recovery process they forget to tell us. I was very unprepared for it myself.
I never would have thought something as simple as gas could hurt so much, but it does. I've been this way since Jan. 16. I think the doctors need to give as much helpful advice and/or prescriptions for dealing with the gas pains as they do with how to deal with the healing process from incisions. Sorry this isn't more helpful, but you are not alone in feeling this way. It's seems to be one aspect of the recovery process they forget to tell us. I was very unprepared for it myself.
Hi,
I understand that the gas that is introduced into the abdomen can be just brutal ! It's not quite the same as intestinal gas. They put the gas in there to expand the area so that the organs can be viewed better. ( Got this from a video my Dr. had me watch prior to my procedure) I was very lucky in that I didn't have the problem at all..But, from what I've heard, it is felt frequently in the shoulder area..I, too , have heard that walking is the very best thing . I would think though, if it continues more than a few days , I would call the Dr.s office.
Good luck and I hope you feel better soon,
Sandy
I understand that the gas that is introduced into the abdomen can be just brutal ! It's not quite the same as intestinal gas. They put the gas in there to expand the area so that the organs can be viewed better. ( Got this from a video my Dr. had me watch prior to my procedure) I was very lucky in that I didn't have the problem at all..But, from what I've heard, it is felt frequently in the shoulder area..I, too , have heard that walking is the very best thing . I would think though, if it continues more than a few days , I would call the Dr.s office.
Good luck and I hope you feel better soon,
Sandy
Hi. I just had a total hysterectomy (Jan 29) and came home from the hospital yesterday. I can tell you that the gas can be a killer! I'm having stabbing pains in my upper abdomen which then travel to my lower left abdomen. Gax-X helps somewhat as of course does the percoset.
Try to relax and walk even if it's just around the house. Moving around helps move the gas.
Try to relax and walk even if it's just around the house. Moving around helps move the gas.
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