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by Mags2021
Thu Jun 24, 2021 1:21 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Pain/ discomfort around scar after surgery
Replies: 3
Views: 1605

Re: Pain/ discomfort around scar after surgery

Hi Mowakasha! Thanks for sharing your experience- good to know I’m not imagining it!! Yeah I have definitely experienced more discomfort with my periods since the surgery.. and definitely more aware of discomfort around the scar area this month..so maybe it is scar tissue/ adhesions like you suggest...
by Mags2021
Wed Jun 23, 2021 9:48 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Pain/ discomfort around scar after surgery
Replies: 3
Views: 1605

Pain/ discomfort around scar after surgery

Hi everyone I had surgery for an ectopic pregnancy about 11 weeks ago. It was emergency surgery and I had a laparotomy- abdominal surgery, not keyhole. I’ve starting experiencing pain around the scar area just recently, like a throbbing pain. And it area seems quite warm.. just wondering if anyone h...
by Mags2021
Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:07 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Coping at night
Replies: 5
Views: 2146

Re: Coping at night

Hi jenni, I just wanted to say that I can relate to your story. I had an ectopic pregnancy and had emergency surgery, which resulted in the loss of a tube. I’m 41 and it was my first pregnancy so it was very upsetting and traumatic. I also suffered another bereavement around the same time that was v...
by Mags2021
Fri May 07, 2021 11:15 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Post- Op Question regarding exercise
Replies: 3
Views: 1548

Re: Post- Op Question regarding exercise

Hi LJC -87 Thanks so much for your reply and for sharing your experience. It is good to know that you are back to your routine now too- I think it’s an important part of the process for trying to cope with a difficult situation. Thanks for your advice, definitely going to to head off in the morning ...
by Mags2021
Fri May 07, 2021 4:47 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Post- Op Question regarding exercise
Replies: 3
Views: 1548

Post- Op Question regarding exercise

Hi everyone I just have a question regarding returning to normal activity after surgery I had a laparotomy 4 weeks ago for my ectopic pregnancy. I was told to allow up to 6 weeks to return to work/ activity etc.. I was wondering if enough time has passed for me to walk my dog? He’s a terrier and can...
by Mags2021
Sat May 01, 2021 12:50 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Friends/Family Members Announcing Pregnancies
Replies: 6
Views: 2498

Re: Friends/Family Members Announcing Pregnancies

Hi Jesse I had a similar experience to you.. when friends and family announced their news I was gutted. I felt so angry, so cheated and so hard done by.. like you, I cried for a day solid.. I just felt so alone and hopeless- it was not a pleasant zone to be in. I think sometimes people are tactless,...
by Mags2021
Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:48 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: 41, confused, looking for advice please....
Replies: 2
Views: 1084

Re: 41, confused, looking for advice please....

Thanks for the information and the kind words Karen, much appreciated
by Mags2021
Sat Apr 24, 2021 5:16 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Were you trying for a baby?’ - No. ‘Oh it’s ok then’
Replies: 5
Views: 2703

Re: Were you trying for a baby?’ - No. ‘Oh it’s ok then’

Hi there.. Just wanted to say I know how you feel..I am a very “non baby” person, or I was until recently.. I was always content with my life with no kids, with the odd niggling feeling of what might be... So when I got pregnant totally unexpectedly, it was a huge shock..I only had a week in this ne...
by Mags2021
Sat Apr 24, 2021 4:48 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: 41, confused, looking for advice please....
Replies: 2
Views: 1084

41, confused, looking for advice please....

Hello, I had an ectopic pregnancy 2 weeks ago, had to have emergency surgery as I had ruptured, was bleeding internally and lost part of my tube. It was a terrifying experience..I thought I was miscarrying, which was hard enough but things changed so quickly when I went to hospital after spending th...