At Fri, 13 Oct 2000, Stacey wrote:
> >Hi all, I just wanted to say something about having pain where your >ovaries used to be after hysterectomy. I had a hysterectomy almost two >years ago. I always had extreme problems having cysts form on my right >ovary due to endometriosis. They would be the size of a grapefruit by >the time they did surgery. Anyway, ever since my TAH, I have still had >pain where my right ovary (supposedly) used to be. When my TAH was >performed I had extensive adhesions covering everything. My >gynecologist thinks I have ovarian remnant syndrome, so does Dr. Redan. >This is where they left part of your ovary in. My gynecologist can feel >a mass exactly where my ovary was, or may be still there. They are not >for sure, but isn't that weird? My gyncologist says that when my other >surgeon performed the TAH, maybe there were so many adhesions that he >couldn't see all of my ovary and didn't get it all. He also thinks the >endo has returned and I know the adhesions have returned. I am having >surgery on Tuesday 10/17/00. Please wish me luck, I am getting very >nervous. I don't want to go through another pointless surgery. The >doctor seems like a good surgeon and Dr. Redan agrees with his >opinion....but I am still scared. Thank you all for listening and your >very much appreciated support. > >In friendship >Stacey > >-- >Stacey >