Hi - I'm new and so glad I found this board. I am having a laparoscopy,
possible laparotomy, in 2 weeks for a "pelvic mass". This "mass" is
probably a dilated fallopian tube but it also could be an ovarian cyst
(6.5 cms). I am 40 and had surgery at 23 to repair fallopian tubes and
lyse adhesions which were dense at that time. 6 year ago I had another
laparoscopy and the surgical report said peritubular adhesions and
adhesions covering the left ovary,left tube hydrosalpinxed. My guess is
that the left side is totally glued together which is why they cannot
discern whether I have a cyst or not (although they do see water in the
dilated tube). This is a new doc. since my original surgery was done
in Denver by a specialist and now I reside in Florida. There are only
ob/gyns in the town I live. My question is: should he be able to remove
the fallopian tube and ovary through the laprascope? I think the
laparotomy is if he finds an ovarian cyst. Also - I can relate to
everyone's pain although, fortunately, mine is bad at ovulation and
menustration mainly. Actually, I have one to two good weeks per month
but I've been this way so long I'm just used to it. Does anyone else
have sharp pains when they urinate? This only happens about a week
before my period. I also have a deep pain that's hard to describe. This
sounds disgusting but it feels like it's in my rectum. It sometimes
hurts or I feel pressure when I sit down. Incidentally, I weight train
and do cardio excercise at least 4 times per week which I really think
helps with the pain. Thanks for being here!!!