Hi
TTC No. 1 at 35+. Ovarian cyst removed by C section operation (cyst was 5cm)
Ok, so one thing I wanted to know before the op, was how quickly I would be back to normal. Read allsorts on the internet and thought I'd be back at work after a week or two.....I can tell you, don't even think about going for a walk for the first two weeks as there's a wierd heavy ache - and don't get me started on the bloated swelly belly thing!
Some of the biggest problems (first 10 days):
- Weird heavy ache and the pain in my abdomen was unbelievable!
- Massive bloating and painful trapped wind (get the laxatives in ya and let it out
)
- Pins and needles in left arm (freaked me a bit!)
- Pain up my backside (wtf??) a bit like ovulation pain ( to be expected I suppose)
- Unable to use my stomache muscles at all- so getting in and out of bed was hard (work on the upper body strength before!)
- Unable to do a 'number 2!' (see reason above!)
What helped me 'get through it':
- I cut the legs off a pair of tights and wore them day and night (I felt I needed to support my large swelling belly). Using a long scarf helped also, but I don't know whether this is medically advised!
- Used a 'V' shaped cushion to prop me up in bed (I'm sick of still sleeping on my back though!)
- REST, REST and more rest! You'll just want to sleep, so do as your body is telling you.
- Laxatives, prunes, fruit, Andrews Salts (say no more)
- Get a cheap walking stick and gradually get used to walking again (it's supposed to release the wind!)
In my experience, you need a personal carer for at least the first 5 days and maybe thereafter for the next 10, as even washing your hair is a task!
By the way, the doctor recommended 6 weeks off work (I'll need it!)
Anyway, hi to all you women who have provided me with so much hope and practical information. I have finally posted a thread after being a (sometimes obsessive! - you know who you are..) lurker for years...
Hope this helps anyone consider the practicalities of recovering after a ov cyst removal operation.
Niceday:
TTC No. 1 at 35+. Ovarian cyst removed by C section operation (cyst was 5cm)
Ok, so one thing I wanted to know before the op, was how quickly I would be back to normal. Read allsorts on the internet and thought I'd be back at work after a week or two.....I can tell you, don't even think about going for a walk for the first two weeks as there's a wierd heavy ache - and don't get me started on the bloated swelly belly thing!
Some of the biggest problems (first 10 days):
- Weird heavy ache and the pain in my abdomen was unbelievable!
- Massive bloating and painful trapped wind (get the laxatives in ya and let it out
)- Pins and needles in left arm (freaked me a bit!)
- Pain up my backside (wtf??) a bit like ovulation pain ( to be expected I suppose)
- Unable to use my stomache muscles at all- so getting in and out of bed was hard (work on the upper body strength before!)
- Unable to do a 'number 2!' (see reason above!)
What helped me 'get through it':
- I cut the legs off a pair of tights and wore them day and night (I felt I needed to support my large swelling belly). Using a long scarf helped also, but I don't know whether this is medically advised!
- Used a 'V' shaped cushion to prop me up in bed (I'm sick of still sleeping on my back though!)
- REST, REST and more rest! You'll just want to sleep, so do as your body is telling you.
- Laxatives, prunes, fruit, Andrews Salts (say no more)
- Get a cheap walking stick and gradually get used to walking again (it's supposed to release the wind!)
In my experience, you need a personal carer for at least the first 5 days and maybe thereafter for the next 10, as even washing your hair is a task!
By the way, the doctor recommended 6 weeks off work (I'll need it!)
Anyway, hi to all you women who have provided me with so much hope and practical information. I have finally posted a thread after being a (sometimes obsessive! - you know who you are..) lurker for years...
Hope this helps anyone consider the practicalities of recovering after a ov cyst removal operation.
Niceday:
and welcome
You are such a star! x
Thnx Minno luv ya too
