Can anyone update how are they are doing now? I had my right overy removed in july. I am a zumba instructor part time on top of my regular day job and I've gained 7lbs since the surgery out of nowhere. I was just getting back into my prebaby clothes when I was rushed to the hospital for overian tortion. I've always been thin and even after my children havn't had to deal with a lot of weight issues. Now I feel like my weight is out of my control and there's nothing I can do about it. My clothes are tight and I'm having to wear my post pregnancy jeans again. Please tell me there's hope that this will stop and the weight can come off!!!
Skylark3,
I am also on same boat, My right ovary was removed but I feel uneasiness on left side when I am ovulating. Lot of anxiety, crying etc. I am trying eating right kind of food, keep myself busy doing different thing but anxiety is main problem. I am calling my uncles, aunts, cousin who are doctors and always had long list of problem, everyone is suggesting me, it takes time etc.
I will be seeing my GYN end of this month.
It has been four months since my surgery to remove a dermoid cyst on right ovary and also to remove adhesions on left side that formed after a cyst rupture. I am still in chronic pain, mostly on my left side and am feeling 'not right' also. I know this is not particularly helpful - but just to say that recovery has been slow for me as well and causing me a lot of anxiety, so I empathize with your concern. I'm also curious if others are taking so long to recover.
You might want to ask your doctor to do another ultrasound just to ensure you don't have an ovarian remnant and another cyst going. Then you will have some peace of mind. It is most likely that your pain is from adhesions. On the health pages (top right) there is an article on ball rolling and helping adhesions. You might find some relief with that.
The hormones after your surgery (wonky) or the birth control pills could be causing the weight gain. You might want to join us on the Weight Loss and Dieting forum where some great ideas and support can be find and use the weight tracker and food diary. Good luck!
I had my Lap surgery on 21 March, 09 and right ovary was removed.
I also gained weight after surgery, now I am trying very hard to reduce weight, already reduced 4.2 lbs but its difficult, I am doing daily 20 mins walk, yoga and taking calories less than 1200.
I am eating lot of blue berries, cucumber, yogurt and green tea.
I also experience faint pain on right side 10-12 days before periods and faint back pain. But its improving.