Recovery from Double oopherectomy due to ovarian cycsts

[angelize09]

Hello I am new here and I apologize if I am posting in the wrong place.  I am 47 and have had both my ovaries and tubes removed because of serous cycsts on both of them.  I had the surgery a week ago (laparoscopic) and I am still bloated although the incisions are healing well.  how long will the bloating and the gas last?  is this normal?  The pain is minimal now and I am no longer taking the pain pills.  also as I no longer have ovaries I am now into full menopause,  I am on  HRT  to ease me through the transition I have some questions about that could someone kindly point me to the best place to ask about that?

[angelize09]

Thanks!  yes I have noticed that once I started walking around more the bloating did begin to "pass"  I am feeling much better now.  I do have an appt with my Gyn so I'll have my menopause questions ready for him!

Now I just have to be careful not to over do things as I start to get back to normal.

[Amy Stagg, M.D.]

Bloating is very normal following surgery as your bowel recovers.  I recommend walking as much as possible as this gets the gas to move through.  I know this is not easy following surgery due to pain.  Hopefully you both have postoperative appointments with the MDs who did your surgery so that you can get checked.  In terms of the menopausal symptoms I would speak to the gynecologist who did your surgery.

[MomTo3Kidlets]

I had one ovary removed last week as well as my fallopian tube and a large dermoid cyst.  One of my incisions is larger, about 4 inches, and I am bloated like crazy also! I am on pain killers when I can't take it, but try not to very often.  It is still painful on a consistent basis.

I am interested to read replies about the bloating though! I feel like a balloon!!! Hope you are feeling better soon!