Suspected ovarian cancer surgery Thursday - petrified

[Fragglerocks76]

Hello, first ever post… I’m going in for suspected ovarian cancer surgery on Thursday and I’m petrified. Complete hysterectomy with ovary removal. I’ve a 13cm complex cyst being treated like cancer. The surgeon has mentioned I may need a stoma bag if they have to cut pieces out of my bowel, I can’t eat the day before surgery (diabetic so worrying about that) and have to take laxatives the night before to clear bowel. Is this normal to be told/go through? He’s no idea of the size of the cut at this point as he’s going to look everywhere for grains of sand (cancer cells I guess?)

Please can someone reassure me that they are giving me the worst case scenario here. CT scan was inconclusive but my CA125 is 200. Surgeon thinks I may have some endometriosis going on too. Thanks.

Hi Fraggle, hope you've had a good day today. As others have said, we are here for you, when you feel up to posting. Take care. 🌹

@Fragglerocks76 the Counsellor sounds a good idea.
I hope you are feeling less sore today and can be home soon x

I am sorry that you have had the diagnosis you did not want - but pleased that you are getting all the right treatment, including counselling. It is hard to think straight when you are so physically knocked about by the surgery and I am hoping that as you get your strength back you will be able to come to terms with all this with the help of your counsellor.
Sending a hand hold ....

Another one still here for you, and hoping for speedy treatment for you, and a good outcome

Thank you everyone, you are all so kind. Managed to escape hospital yesterday afternoon but have since felt completely overwhelmed at being home and facing all the next steps. Just taking one day at a time until I can get my strength and fight back! Thank you all 💕

Thanks for updating OP. Just be kind to yourself and don't overthink the next steps. You'll have the strength you need when you need it. Don't worry about tomorrow's strength when you only have today's reserves x

All you have to do is take it one step at a time. I know it sounds a bit hackneyed, but do be kind to yourself. Take it slow, bit by bit. Aside from the physical stuff, you have had a huge shock xx

Hi Fraggle, just saying hi. Hope you are recovering from the op and getting lots of rest. X

Hello, Fraggle. I hope you’re feeling a bit better now and that you’re getting some rest. Xx

How's it going, Fraggle? Any update?

Hi @Fragglerocks76. It's been a while since your diagnosis. How are you doing now?