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[Evon47]

Good luck mrs Evans! Being nervous is understandable. Sounds like u r well prepared anyway so just go for it. I will pray for u. Sending hugs....xxx

 

[stellargaze]

Hope your appt goes well Kermy. Mine are dissolvable, and I wasn't told to come get them changed or anything. I know they are waterproof and I'm not really sure how long to leave them on for? Going to try and have a proper shower today. They gave me extra bandages in case the ones I have come off, but I was kind of woozy then, so don't exactly remember what they said.

I also woke up shaking Evons-- didn't know that could be from the anasthetic! Mine was Tuesday too, the 26th. Pretty similar experience. Doing quite well today, but still bleeding. Also like a period. I was told that it's normal to bleed that way 5-10 days post surgery with the cysts being drained and all. It's the only thing that's really bothering me, and it's more pyschological than anything else.

Still achey, but not even taking paracetemol today! I have been making sure to stretch little bits-- my arms and things. I notice it gets worse if I don't move at all.

I can say one thing that felt really nice-- I rubbed down my muscles with a warm cloth that had a bit of peppermint oil on it. Really invigorating and nice for the muscles. Tough I stayed away from my stomach muscles and area. It was very refreshing and I definitely recommend it!

 

[Evon47]

Hi stellar gaze, omg, we had the procedure on the same day! Glad u r recovering well also. The shaking thing was not nice at all. Felt so hopeless and panicky as I am not in control. Anyway, glad I am not alone, I am still bleeding quite a lot today. I totally agreed, it's not nice at all.

I am more tired than yesterday. Slept quite a lot. But did walk a lot also. My stomach still bit achey and quite strange feeling. Not really like period pain but something in between lol.

I rubbed myself with some warm water last night and it was nice. Funny enough I was going to drink some peppermint tea today! I have some peppermint in the fridge so I might put some into the warm water to infuse and rub myself tonite.

Regarding the dressing, I was told to take it off once it's wet after a shower so I might try that tonite. Bit apprehensive but hopefully it will be fine.

 

[stellargaze]

Hi ladies, Can you tell me how much you are bleeding? I feel like I'm bleeding quite a lot and am getting a bit worried. Is it about the same as a period for you?

I was told 5-10 days, but was kind of expecting it to settle down a bit. Hardly having any pain or discomfort, just this blood. It stops a bit at times, but starts back up whenever I move around.

Took off part of my wound-dressings today after the shower. Left the navel one on though! Going to give it a few days more before it comes off.

 

[MrsEvans]

Hi Ladies,

Surgery went really well. Tubes are open thank god. my cervix is dilated to 8mm so normal size. I had some small patches of adhesions that my surgeon removed.

I'm actually fine only one day of bleeding now im spotting but no pain at all. The gas is a pain in the arse literally.

You guys made me so prepared im so glad for this thread.

My gyne think Clomid will be a good option for the next 3 months

 

[stellargaze]

Glad to hear it went well Mr.s Evans! I'll be starting clomid too My gyn said to start on the 2nd post-op cycle, so I'm guessing September. My bleeding's just about stopped now so my brief panic has subsided! Have been gardening a little and went for a long walk today. I only get the gas pains in the morning, but have a long history of ibs, so it's not much different than normal. I actually found out about the endo from my gastroenterologist, who referred me at long last to a really good gyn.

When do you start clomid? Let me know if you want a clomid buddy! I'm excited but also a bit nervous, as we've decided that clomid is as far as we go. Took us a little over three years to get this far though, and am feeling quite positive about it!

 

[Fallen Ambers]

I followed up with you ladies, and I'm so happy to read that it went well!!!! Now let's focus on the recovery so you beautiful ladies can move on to the next step...conceiving a little one! Best of Luck to all of you!

Many blessings~~~~xoxoxoxoxo

 

[kermy79]

Sorry it been a while since i have posted but im a little busy. I had my dressings changed on friday and i found out my stitches are disolvable too. Which is a great thing for me, i didnt like the idea of having them out tbh. I asked about the nurse about the horrid stuff leaking out of me and i was reasured that its called OLD BLOOD. When u have the surgery your obviously going to bleed, which they clear out but sometimes litlle bits pool, and that is what i had. Thankfully my stitches look good and are healing well. I took a shower friday night and my new dressings stood the test and are still hanging in there.

Today is now sunday and tbh ladies i am not taking painkillers anymore, I am moving around as if nothing happend, bending to tie my shoes is a little sore but other than that im all good. Going to the bathroom had its problems, going for a wee is no problem but just to warn u ladies doing a number 2 for the first time after the op is a wee bit painfull. I have even stopped bleeding now for the second day.

I am feeling so wonderfull i am even thinking about tonight. What do you think ladies??? Please leave ur comments

 

[stellargaze]

Glad to hear you are doing so well!!! I just took the coverings off my wounds again. I had covered them back up as they were feeling a bit irritated. A little nervous as I don't have any more bandaging left and I want to shower again tomorrow. I think I should have waited!

I'm definitely not brave enough to bed yet. I don't know what's advisable, but I'd probably wait to the two week mark at least if you've had anything cleared (which I've read somewhere online). I've already decided to wait until my next cycle as I want to make sure I've fully healed first.

I found this online though-- if you scroll part way down it gives some info.

https://www.uptodate.com/contents/patient-information-care-after-gynecologic-surgery

 

[kermy79]

i chickened out After reading the info u sent im glad i didnt do it. I have a few niggly pains again today. think i might have over done it yesterday. oh well day on the sofa for me then snuggled up with my ever so snuggly son. We will get "daddy" to look after us .

cant wait to get better, really missing my oh.

 

[kermy79]

youtube is the worst thing ever. i was sat here bored and i though i would have a look and see what i could watch. well i ended up searching salpingostomy and ovarian drilling. god job i was asleep through my op, oh my god it looks awfull. no wonder i am bruised to hell. i swear if u have a delicate stomach i deffinatly wouldnt watch.

Im lucky i dont have a delicate stomach but it still looked awfull. im glad i watched though as i know now what my insides have gone through and i now understand my belly a little better. hubby didnt like watching it AT ALL. now hes asking why i would put myself through that? Now he understands how important getting pregnant is to me. its changed everything for him now. "if you can go through that for our baby then the least i can do is look after my men" and hes taking it really serious too lol. its really nice to see him so determind.

I just hopethis works for us

 

[stellargaze]

I wouldn't have even thought of that, but now I kinda want to watch! I know I will be horrified if I do. I feel almost normal today And have been blood-free since yesterday! I even walked into town today to get fresh juice.

I;m sure you will feel refreshed again by tomorrow Kermy Thinking maybe I should have my hubby watch too... we are waiting for a new SA which should come back any day now. Fingers crossed.

 

[kermy79]

Tbh stellergaze what would really re-energize my batteries would be a nice soak in a bubble bath with a nice glass of wine but unfortunalty cant have a bath yet and i cant drink on these meds. I tried that peppermint rub you mentioned and that was nice but unfortunatly the effects didnt last long enough lol.

I have been blood-free now for the 3rd day. Thats nice, but is this classed as ? Do you have PCOS hun, i have a few questions but nobody to ask them too?

Have a look on youtube hun, there are loads of op vids. i watched the ovarian driling and the salpingostomy

 

[stellargaze]

Yep, I have PCOS and Endo. I knew I had the PCOS for years, but they only just caught the endo about a month ago when I had a chocolate cyst that caused a bit of hemorraging. The gyn is pretty sure I've had it for years. If you have any PCOS questions, ask away!

As for this bleeding-- doesn't count as
My gyn was clear on that. I'm hoping mine comes roughly on time, but my last two cycles were really long so not sure what to expect.


I'm right there with you on the bath. I think there is nothing a hot bath doesn't cure. I tried steaming up the bathroom a bit before my shower, which was a poor second.

Unfortunately, I think I overdid yesterday as I was feeling amazing and got too excited. By 11pm I knew it, and this morning I'm exhausted.

As for Youtube-- wow, they are violent! Just knocking the ovaries out of the way and zapping up the blood. But the draining of the cysts was definitely the worst.

 

[Evon47]

Hi Ladies, glad to know everyone is doing well. I am recovering well also. No bleeding now for 2 days and hope to god that is going to arrive on time (this weekend) so can start and more

My incisions are healing quite well. The ones on the side seems to be a bit raised so hopefully it will go away in time. My stomach is also quite normal now. Not swollen at all. Just not as flat as before

Are you all going back to work soon or having another few days off? I am going back to work tom. Can always go early if I am feeling too tired or something but hopefully I will be fine.

How are you all feel at the moment emotionally? I was quite down the other day. Just don't know how to handle this new diagnosis - endo. Never in a millions years thought I will have this.

Anyway, was talking to hubby the other day that I was very low. He said to me that you should look forward to the next few months...the excitement of ttc again.

I sincerely hope and pray that everyone of us will have our wish granted after going thru this physical and emotionally drained journey....

 

[kermy79]

Yep, I have PCOS and Endo. I knew I had the PCOS for years, but they only just caught the endo about a month ago when I had a chocolate cyst that caused a bit of hemorraging. The gyn is pretty sure I've had it for years. If you have any PCOS questions, ask away!
What is a chocolate cyst? Ok as for PCOS questions, Will the op effect when my period is due? The horrible facial Hair i had to deal with day in day out is slowly dissappearing and im wondering is ths temp or could this be perm?
As for this bleeding-- doesn't count as
My gyn was clear on that. I'm hoping mine comes roughly on time, but my last two cycles were really long so not sure what to expect.
I didnt see my obgyn before the op so i had no chance to ask him any of the quesions i have about my period, healing, toilet issues, stitches.

I'm right there with you on the bath. I think there is nothing a hot bath doesn't cure. I tried steaming up the bathroom a bit before my shower, which was a poor second.
I would give my right and left leg to have a bath, to be up to my ears in bubbles with hint of jasmin and magnolia wafting through the air with a glass of bubbles in my hand. Maybe even a candle or two. I had no idea how much i have missed a tub.

Unfortunately, I think I overdid yesterday as I was feeling amazing and got too excited. By 11pm I knew it, and this morning I'm exhausted.
I know all about the overdoing it part, i had my first good day and i took full avantage and OMG didnt i pay for my enthusiasm. Now is different mind you. i can even put washing on the line now, didnt want to stretch to much in the early days

As for Youtube-- wow, they are violent! Just knocking the ovaries out of the way and zapping up the blood. But the draining of the cysts was definitely the worst.

LOL its amazing how much your body can put up with and how resilint the human spirit can be. Its amazing how the cysts are being burned and we feel nothing. I just found it a feally eye opening experience/COLOR]

 

[kermy79]

Had wounds checked today. Had 2 stitches taken out but belly button still there and still dressed. WORD OF WARNING - MY STITCHES WERE DONE UP REALLY WELL AND WAS PAINFULL TO REMOVE. They do feel better now without the dressing and now enjoy full movement and comfort while sitting and standing. Just thought i would update you all on my progress, hope ur all doing well and i wish u all and

 

[Evon47]

Hi Kermy, aren't ur stitches dissolvable? I still can see mine but it should dissolve on it's own I hope! U must b glad it's all over now

I am spotting today and think af is on it's way. I was a bit disappointed as I thought the lap should get rid of the spotting b4 periods......

 

[kermy79]

my stitches are but nurse took them out just for my comfort, they were healed anyway. I am hoping for af soon. have u tried yet?

 

[Evon47]

I hope I don't need to have it taken out! It sounds painful..... Anyway, I have not yet do the bd yet have u? I just don't feel I'm ready yet.... I just hope af will arrive in the next few days and then can start a new cycle.. I am a bit nervous though with bd for the first time after the lap....