Can the omentum grow back?

[o_bin]

At age 49 (9 years ago) I had surgery to remove two large ovarian tumours that were subsequently identified as borderline ovarian cancer, stage 3. I had a complete hysterectomy, oophectomy, removal of minor spreading of the tumours to other organs, and removal of the omentum. No chemotherapy, as it was all removed and I was told borderline cancer does not metastasize. So, luckily, it was just an operation with a scary name!
Since then I have gained a lot of weight in my stomach area that is almost impossible to get rid of through diet, fast walking, or swimming. My body type is inclined towards gaining weight in this area, but I am alarmed at how large my belly has become above the waist.
Can the omentum grow back? Is it common to gain weight in this area? Is my liver at risk?

[wannasmile63]

Had my surgery November 09, to remove both ovaries. Had my uterus removed 9 yrs earlier with no signifigant physical changes, but this is totally different, Was sitting on my bed the other day talking to my friend on the phone, and glanced into the mirror. SCAREY STUFF!!!! It is so hard to do just normal things like tieing shoes etc, with this spare tyre around top half of body. I was also 1A, so am very lucky really, but don't think I'll ever get used to this "new body" I have acquired, its very hard to have gone from am hourglass figure, to this apple body. DISLIKE!! If anyone finds miracle cure, be sure to post straight away ;) Feeling like a teletubbie........

[nyc lady]

I believe that some studies are showing borderlines and LMP tumors are recurring at slower rates, 10 years, 15 years....although recurrences are rare, they can happen, so don't ever let your guard down...stay on top of your health...ALWAYS.

I too was stage 1A, it will be 10 years this coming September....weight gain, etc....even the change in body shape...has a lot to do with surgery...many women that have had hysterectomies have that complaint.

[dawnlyn]

I was staged at 1A also and did not receive Chemo and like hopeshell said with her I also gained about 40 pounds the majority around the middle.  I think it has something to do with surgery as well.  I too wish I had someway of gaining the energy that I once had.  I am now 49 years old and was dx in Feb. 08.  Love, Dawnlyn

[Heffmeister]

There's a post further down called borderline something or other and there's a lady on there who has had re-occurances and at least one more lady I heard on here has. Also I posted on the expert forum here and the doctor confirmed that yes they can metastasize in some cases. Basically borderline is made up of all sort of different tumors/cysts which all behave differently. However it does sound like you are in the clear with the scans etc which is great.

[o_bin]

I cleared 5 years cancer-free and have had both an ultrasound of my liver + abdomen area and recently a pap test. No cancer.
I thought it was called "borderline" because it doesn't metastasize.
Good luck with your check-ups.
Seems to me cancer is all about waiting. You wait for an appointment with a specialist (especially here in Canada), you wait for a surgery date, you wait for follow-up, you wait for the five-year mark to know if you're cleared. AND THERE IS NOTHING PINK ABOUT IT.

[o_bin]

Thanks for the answer. Makes me feel less weird. I started using estrogen gel on my skin 4 years after the surgery because the hot flashes didn't stop, and they were severe.
My knees are suffering from the weight for sure - I'm 65 pounds overweight right now, on a small-boned frame. It's difficult.

[Heffmeister]

I also had a borderline tumor removed removed in April this year. From my research they do sometimes metastasize in rare cases,bg and can re-occur, although sometimes this can because the tumor wasn't properly diagnosis in the first place. Do you still have follow ups? Didn't want to alarm you but maybe worth checking with a doctor and getting a scan just in chance.