Re: Looking for answers - very long post
From: Kathy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Mar 12 13:12:50 2001
Marcia,
Thanks for you reply and your good wishes!! An "open laprascopy" just
means that the incision will be around 2 inches instead of the normal
belly button incision that they make with the lap.
Thanks!!
At Mon, 12 Mar 2001, Marcia wrote:
>
>Hi Kathy:
>
>I have never had the cystoscopy, so can't say about that. I have had
>two laparoscopies, but never were they called "open." I'm not sure what
>your doc means. Is he going through your belly button? A laparotomy is
>when they make a bigger incision in the wall of your stomach, so that is
>open. If it is, indeed a regular lap, your recovery time would be about
>a week or so...perhaps they are keeping you in the hospital overnight
>because you are having two procedures.
>
>I hope they find the cause of your pain...part of it does sound like
>endo..the pain you have with intercourse, the pain in both ovaries
>radiating down your legs...and it is possible to have endo on the
>bladder as well, causing problems...I had a test for interstitial
>cystitis, because they said it mimicks endo on the bladder...but it was
>negative for me....I'm sorry you had so much trouble the first time of
>surgery with your cyst....but glad you've been event-free and blessed
>with a child in between.
>
>When my endo first started causing me pain, I too, would have just
>intermitten pain in the ovary area, but would pass, but then it returned
>for about 7 weeks straight until I was diagnosed by lap 5 years ago...so
>mine was nonstop too...so I know how you feel.
>
>I wish you the best of luck on your surgery tomorrow, and hope they find
>resolution for you...And hope for pain-free wishes soon for you.
>
>--
>Marcia
>
>At Mon, 12 Mar 2001, Kathy wrote:
>>
>>I've been reading these posts on this forum for the last couple of
>>weeks. I would first of all like to say that this forum has been a
>>great source of information and comfort for me.
>>
>>I am 28 years old and have had a sudden onset of pelvic pain over the
>>last two months. This started with what I thought was a bladder
>>infection. I have what feels more like irritation and pressure on my
>>bladder. I did not have any of the other symptoms of blood in my urine
>>or any burning. It turned out that I did not show any infection and was
>>then sent to my OBGYN.
>>
>>I saw the nurse practioner at the OBGYN's office, who could not find
>>anything and was sent back to my PCP once more. He did a sonogram which
>>found a small amount of fluid near my right ovary, but everything else
>>looked normal. He then sent me to a urologist, who was unable to find
>>anything either. It was then decided that I needed a joint laprascopy
>>and cystoscopy to take a closer look.
>>
>>Around this time, the other symptoms started. It started after I had
>>somewhat painful intercourse with my husband. The following day I
>>started having pain around both ovaries that shot down my legs as I
>>walked. Since then this pain has remained with me, although, sometimes
>>it is just a dull ache. I've also suffered from extreme fatigue, some
>>nausea and lower back pain.
>>
>>I've also noticed that during my last menstrual cycle, my cramps were
>>not normal. Instead of having the regular cramping in the middle, I
>>suffered from the pain on both sides. Does anyone know what to make of
>>that??
>>
>>My history includes a very large cyst on my right ovary in 91. They
>>tried to go in with a laprascopy to view the cyst and nicked an artery
>>on my bowel wall. They then had to open me up and repair the artery and
>>remove the cyst. Six weeks later I was back in with severe pain from a
>>bowel obstruction. I had 5 feet of my intestines removed and had a
>>resecction performed. I have had no problmes since that time. I had no
>>problems getting pregnant and delivering my daughter in 95. My periods
>>have been normal for the most part. Occasionally, my cramps have been
>>bad, but never enough to put me to bed. I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclen
>>for the last 4 years and other than migraines every cycle, I have had no
>>problems with that. My periods are still somewhat heavy and still last
>>7 days on the pill. I did notice that the last few months, I have been
>>getting more leg cramps along with my menstrual cramps.
>>
>>I am scheduled for the cystoscopy (to view my bladder), and an "open
>>laprascopy" tomorrow. They are looking for either endo, IC or adhesions
>>from my past surgeries. The doctor is concerned with my history and
>>does not feel like he can do the laprascopy blindly. Has anyone had any
>>experience with this and how it differs in recovery time, etc? He said I
>>will have to spend the night in the hospital, but will still be able to
>>return to work in a few days.
>>
>>I'm sorry for going on so much. Any feedback would be greatly
>>appreciated!
>>
>>Thanks!!
>>
>>--
>>Kathy
>>
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