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Ovary Cyst & belly fat
Back in Feb of this year I was told I had a 5cm cyst on my ovary (left) went back in a month to see if it was gone or still there. Was told the left cyct was gone but had one same size on the right. Again, back in a month to see if that one was gone. Well, the pain has always been on my right. I'm thinking the first Ultra Sound stated left incorrectly. So does the doctor. After a pelvic exam in Feb. my doctor even made a comment that if didn't "know" from the ultra sound that I had a cyst on my left, she would say it was more like on the back of my Uterus or more centered. I told her my pains were mostly on the right and that my periods were becoming irregular and VERY painful. Hormones okay and not in preimenopause.
Well, here I am in May and I still have this cyst on my right ovary. So now we are planning the surgery to have it removed. I have also had problems with frequent urine and pressure on my bladder. No bladder infections. Lower back pain as well. My stomach looks like I am about 6 months pregnant. Have had some stomach issues also. (not been my year so far) I just had a Colonoscopy and everything looked fine with that. I am 48 years old.
My question is, can the cyst on my ovary be the cause for my frequent urine, back pain, and the swelling of my belly? I've read a lot on this site that cyst have contributed to belly fat/ swelling. I went from 140 pounds to 170 pounds in the last year and changed nothing at all in my life style as far as exercises or eating habits.
Has anyone else ever had belly fat or weight gain from a cyst and does it go away after the cyst is removed?
Well, here I am in May and I still have this cyst on my right ovary. So now we are planning the surgery to have it removed. I have also had problems with frequent urine and pressure on my bladder. No bladder infections. Lower back pain as well. My stomach looks like I am about 6 months pregnant. Have had some stomach issues also. (not been my year so far) I just had a Colonoscopy and everything looked fine with that. I am 48 years old.
My question is, can the cyst on my ovary be the cause for my frequent urine, back pain, and the swelling of my belly? I've read a lot on this site that cyst have contributed to belly fat/ swelling. I went from 140 pounds to 170 pounds in the last year and changed nothing at all in my life style as far as exercises or eating habits.
Has anyone else ever had belly fat or weight gain from a cyst and does it go away after the cyst is removed?
Yes, the cyst can cause ALL those symptoms. I went through all of this myself.
And yes, if the cyst is centered (mine was lodged behind the uterus), they can easily confuse which ovary it is really on.....they told me mine was on the right but it was really on the left.
Yes, you will lose weight once the cyst is removed. The surgery will at first cause MORE BLOAT and widening of the waist while healing, but it will go away with time. I'm still enjoying the weight loss 4 months later. My metabolism appears to have improved.
Best wishes to you. You can read through my posts to get all the back story on my own surgery and recovery. Hopefully it will help you through this.
And yes, if the cyst is centered (mine was lodged behind the uterus), they can easily confuse which ovary it is really on.....they told me mine was on the right but it was really on the left.
Yes, you will lose weight once the cyst is removed. The surgery will at first cause MORE BLOAT and widening of the waist while healing, but it will go away with time. I'm still enjoying the weight loss 4 months later. My metabolism appears to have improved.
Best wishes to you. You can read through my posts to get all the back story on my own surgery and recovery. Hopefully it will help you through this.
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I too am recovering from complex cyst removed on my right ovary 10 days later I did manage to get into my jeans but I feel like piece of sausage in them definitely not comfortable yet. I've been doing apple cider vinegar and ginger tea throughout the day I think that's helping along the way .How long did it take you to get rid of the inflammation my doctor said a month but one of my incisions is having a little Scar Tissue going on ..I keep massaging it do you have any advice or any information or experiences like this if so please tell me some of your remedies thank you:)
I too am recovering from complex cyst removed on my right ovary 10 days later I did manage to get into my jeans but I feel like piece of sausage in them definitely not comfortable yet. I've been doing apple cider vinegar and ginger tea throughout the day I think that's helping along the way .How long did it take you to get rid of the inflammation my doctor said a month but one of my incisions is having a little Scar Tissue going on ..I keep massaging it do you have any advice or any information or experiences like this if so please tell me some of your remedies thank you:)
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