Surgeries are hard for sure - emotionally and physically. My advice would be to surround yourself with a positive support system -- and count us as one!! And to listen to your body after. Rest when you need to. Take pain meds when needed and absolutely take bowel meds when needed.
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https://ovdialogue.ovariancanada.org/discussion/40/surgery-prep#latest
You might also want to check out this discussion and have a look through the pages of discussions.
https://ovdialogue.ovariancanada.org/discussion/49/books-websites-and-resources/p1
You don't mention if you have received an actual diagnosis ovarian cancer as yet. We have a guide for women diagnosed with the disease called: By Your Side. You can order it online at:
http://ovariancanada.org/living-with-ovarian-cancer/support-resources
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What have the doctors told you about what to expect? Do you have any specific questions or concerns about the surgery?