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My laparotomy was December 2nd and this past month I've been getting little episodes of little sharp jabs. They'll stop for hours and randomly return.

I have a 3 cm on my left ovary and that was found by cat scan I was wondering could more cyst be present without being seen on scan as well as chocolate cyst and can 3 cm cyst cause pain

Any advice for a laparotomy? I have kissing ovaries and the cysts are too big for laparoscopic surgery. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for what to take or wear or what to avoid? I’m scheduled for next Monday. Thanks!

My 17 year old daughter is having a lap mid Oct for suspected endo/heavy bleeding/pelvic pain. Her hemoglobin is low during her period. We know this because we donate blood regularly and she has been differed three times for this.

So the doctor said he can prescribe Lysteda after her surgery (at post-op appointment) if she’d like. Has anyone taken that before?

Hi everyone, I am due to have another laparoscopy due to severe pelvic pain and had one previously only six months ago. I am wondering if anyone knows if they'll use the same incisions as last time? Or will they go through different entry points?

Thanks! (From someone who doesnt want to add to the four incisions already on my abdomen hahaha)

Ok, so my surgery date is coming up fast and I just have a few questions. My first question being, how long will it take me to really recover after a laparotomy? Has anyone else had minimal or no pain at all since a laparotomy? Also, was anyone else not able to get pregnant after a laparoscopy, but finally able to conceive after a laparotomy? Please I'd really appreciate some answers.

I had surgery for endo 5 years ago. It wasn't by a true endo specialist, but she was pretty good and a lot of the severe pain went away. It's gotten worse over time, but I'm doing okay. I have flare-ups that are bad (not always related to my period) but I also have times when I'm doing pretty well. I do have a pretty constant pulling on my right side, though.

My worse symptom currently is hormonal. I have horrible pmdd/depression. I get my period every three weeks.

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Ever since having my lap a month ago every morning I wake up with moderate bowel pain telling me I need to poop and it goes away straight afterwards. Not too worried about it it's just different for me. Anyone got any ideas?

Just recently been diagnosed with endometriosis. I have 2 large systs my consultant says they are the biggest hes seen for years and that they have been there for 5 years plus. Im booked in for a laprotomy just wondered if anyone has had this done and how is the pain after surgery?