Thanks for the response. I've been out of my mind with worry, this only started 3 weeks ago, and i know that the cyst has to be removed, my gynaecologist said that due to the size of it he will be unable to operate along my bikini line. I have had to cancel a month long caribbean cruise that me and my husband have been saving for and working towards for almost 2 years (december 11th - Jan 9th). At the moment, apart from feeling as if I am 9 months pregnant, frequent heartburn and being unable to sleep I don't feel in the slightest bit ill and in no pain at all. I am self employed and will carry on working until day of operation and during my recovery. I had a hysterectomy 12 years ago and imagine the recovery period should be along the same length of time approx 3 months.