u/Arwenti

I’m due to have a Bilateral salpingectomy and was on the NHS cancer pathway. The most recent ovarian cyst Reddit subs posts are 249 days ago- if you know of other subs to discuss this on please let me know. Two aunts no longer with us had ovarian cancer 10 years ago and now I have pre-op assessments quicker than expected.

I have a multi oculated adnexal cyst which is put as ‘Significant’ on my records. Certainly it’s painful and not having had a period for 5 years it’s why it’s been found after unexpected bleeding. I’m in the U.K. so don’t have annual gynaecological appointments like seems to happen in America. Kind of wishing this was a worldwide occurrence.

How long is the recovery post surgery? I have good pain tolerance but have never given birth but have had my gallbladder removed cos that was a problem and incredibly painful. I’ve read some posts on the sub where people have said they were back at work 5 days later and had little pain but I’d rather prepare for the worst.

My pre-op assessment is in a few weeks so any suggestions for questions to ask are welcome.

Workwise I need to be fully compos mentis to return post surgery as the consequences of not being so are bad bad. So any experience from others is welcome. Without being specific about what I do, just imagine you’re a 999 operator or a nurse or a surgeon.