Ovarian Cyst Removal and Post-Operative Bowel Pain Posted: 03-12-06 09:47am
Hi
i have recently had surgery for an ovarian
cyst that necessitated the removal of the
ovary.
This healed fine but since the surgery I
have experienced what the doctors called
sluggish bowels (postoperative ileus).
My symptoms include vomiting, severe
abdominal pain, cramps every couple of
minutes 2 hours after food for anything up
to 6 hours, bloating, lethargy,
constipation and generally feeling very
very unwell.
This has been going on now for three weeks
now, I was readmitted to hospital a week
after surgery (4 days after the initial
discharge) and although the symptoms eased
with a cesation of food they started again
3 days after the second discharge.
Doctors have said that this condition
should sort itself out but I am becoming
inceasingly worried and this is
increasingly uncomfortable and painful!
One more thing, the surgery team on my
second admittal mentioned a kink in the
bowel that would necessitate more surgery
but since I have actually been to the
toilet dismissed this for now.
What I need to know is, is this normal?
Should I be in this much pain for this
long? What can I do?
Sluggish bowels are considered a normal
side effect of the first 4 weeks after
such an operation. One month is adequate
time for intestinal motility to be
established. In your case, the nature of
the ovarian cyst it is also very
important. You need expert help and
consultation with your surgeon. The only
thing I can suggest is to eat more food
that contains celluloses (fruit and
vegetables).
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