Ovarian cyst while pregnant - recovery.

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Hi, I had surgery 11 days ago at 7 weeks pregnant, due to the size and unknown nature of my cyst I had to have laporatony procedure. to ensure no leakage. It turns out my cyst was fluid filled so nothing seeming sinister. It was drained and removed. I was in excruciating pain with my cyst every few hours for almost two weeks before the decision was made that it had to be removed. Mine was 15cm and sitting right on top of my bladder making me need a wee very frequent. I can't explain that pain that would come on and last between 10-20 minutes. I felt so ill with it. I had an ultrasound 5 days after surgery and to our huge relief heard our little baby's heartbeat. I am recovering now but finding it really slow. I ache and have twinge pains and mild period like pains especially when I need to have bowel movements. I know my body is changing with it being my first pregnancy so I know some twinges and pains may be down to that. I was just hoping some others could elaborate on the recovery afterwards while pregnant. just to be reassured that all of this is normal and it's a slow process. Even just walking around the house a few times a day is zapping my energy. There's not much on the web about symptoms and actual recovery from a laporatony whilst pregnant so I was hoping for some more info.

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You have just had a major trauma on your body 11 days ago you will feel achy down there, especially when your uterus is expanding is you are worried seek GP advise don't leave it good luck and congratulations

[Andybevan350]

I had surgery at 7 weeks also and again further on, it was on my cervix so not the same but I will say it takes longer to recover when pregnant, just listen to your body, if just going around the house makes you tired then rest for a bit, you will be able to do more in time but sometimes rest is the best thing. I ended having to do bed rest for most of mine, it's shit but your body knows what it needs. Plus Netflix really helps haha. Good luck and congrats x

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Thanks ladies it's reassuring to read your replies, the pain has subsided a little today so I guess I will just have good and bad days. I have been resting the whole time bed and sofa. Luckily my husband and Mum have been angels and been doing everything which has really helped. I just need to be patient and like you say rest and listen to my body 😊 X