Anxious about laparoscopy (m)

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Anxious about laparoscopy (m)
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Fri, 10-31-2003 - 5:50pm
Hi. I am a frequent poster on other boards. I went for my annual exam in August, and my doctor thought he felt an enlarged uterus. I had a transvaginal ultrasound which showed a mass on my ovary. I have to have a laparoscopy done this Monday. Any words of advice/encouragement? I am a total wreck!! Thanks!
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Fri, 10-31-2003 - 6:08pm

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Fri, 10-31-2003 - 8:21pm
What kind of mass did he say it was? The laparoscopy itself is nothing. I had one years ago for pelvic pain. I had it on Friday and was back at work on Monday. The biggest problem I had was shoulder pain from the gas that they pump into your abdomen and that was very bearable.

As far as the mass goes, I'm assuming it wasn't a cyst because they usually watch those for a few weeks to see if they resolve themselves. When I was seventeen my ovary was the size of a grapefruit and they did a laparoscopy and it was just twisted and swollen. There are probably a number of benign conditions that this could be. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Make sure you let us know how you make out.

Karen

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Wed, 11-05-2003 - 3:58pm
Thanks to all who replied. I am happy to report I had my laparoscopy done Monday, and everything appears to be normal, maybe a fibroid. I have a followup appt next week. Overall, it wasn't too bad!! I am just a little sore, but recovering!! Thanks again for the support!!
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Wed, 11-05-2003 - 4:01pm

I'm so glad to hear you're okay!

 


 


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