I have to have a major(ish) operation and I'm very scared :(

[nikkikb]

I have deep infiltrating endometriosis and a large endometrioma (cyst) that after watching for 2 year now need to be removed.

The op will be 3-4 hours long, keyhole and will involve 3 surgeons (specialist endo surgeon, urologist and colorectal surgeon). This is because my appendix and ureters are involved in the adhesions (internal scarring).

I have had one minor op before which was ok although I was pretty terrified before. This one is more risky 1 in 500 risk of complication to 1 in 1000 for the minor op. They are going to be removing a lot of stuff in my pelvic cavity and I'm scared of them making a mistake or the anaesthetic going wrong or getting an infection or blood clot. I know it needs to be done and I'm losing weight to be as healthy as I can as I'm currently obese.

Any good operation stories to make me feel even a tiny bit better? :unsure:

Thanks :)

[KeeKee]

Although I've never had anything like you are getting I did have a c section with my daughter and a c section is also classed as major surgery. I had no complications at all. It's very scary but one in 500 is only 0.2% (I think). My op did only last around 45 mins including stitches but it's still major. The hospital were amazing and they watch you all the time. I did need anaesthetic years ago when I had a severe miscarriage and again, no complications the staff were amazing.

You will have specialists there, I'm sure everything will be fine.

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I'd also like to add that I also had a spinal which carries it's own risks and again, no complications

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