I had a bartholin cyst removed on 2/25/10. I had no pain before the surgery. I had an ovary removed at the same time for a dermoid. My bartholin gland had developed abcesses 4-5 times over the last 15 years and the surgeon felt that because of my age it had to come out. I am 49. I am in constant pain. as soon as I stand up blood rushes to the site of the surgery and I have to lay flat on my back witin a few minutes. I can only sleep on my back. If I try another position it feels like someone is stickling me with needles. Oddly I had no pain form removla of my ovary. Pain medications dont work. Hot compreses work at he time. I have been out of work for almost two weeks and want t go back but cant very well lay down in my office if I am in pain. Any suggestions? How long does this last before I cna go back to a normal life. I cannot even worry about sex until I cna walk and sit like a human. Thanks for any advice.