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Laparoscopy for ovarian cyst recovery?
On Wednesday I had a couple of ovarian cysts removed and my right ovary. (The bigger one was the size of a baseball.) Thursday afternoon, while in the hospital, I walked and went into the visitor restroom for a mirror. I did not like what I saw. Prior to going in, I was a flat-bellied 150. (I'm six feet tall.) It looked as though I gained 15-20 pounds. Yuck. However, I've still been eating too much. (Last night it was just because I needed food with fiber and not overcooked canned vegetables and white bread from the hospital.)
I can still fit into my clothes, including the tight fitting size nine jeans I wore into the hospital, but I don't wanna look fat, especially when my chest is still small and I can see my ribs between them and my ribs still kinda stick out under my breasts and between the swelling.
I've done some searching on-line, but I've not found much regarding recovering from ovarian cyst removal. I have seen some information for hysterectomies and C-sections, but even that seems to be lacking. (I've looked on Web MD, the Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, random searches... They just go over what an ovarian cyst is and types of surgery. Nothing about post-surgery.)
I know I've been babbling some, but I needed to vent. Thank you for any help.
5 Answers
- VeganMomLv 67 years ago
Yes, I know I sound shallow. However, I did the very fat thing in high school and my husband still thinks I'm sexy. But still, it's nice to get appreciative looks from other men, too. I guess if anything, I'll pull on my sweats and walk some, which I should to help with the healing overall. I'll also make more use of my YMCA membership since it's getting too cold to walk outside.
Again, thank you. I just want to know what to expect.
- nascar88gyrlLv 77 years ago
They may have had to inflate your abdomen with gas. That will make you look bloated. Your body will absorb the gas and you might pass it through your system. Some of what you saw may be swelling from the procedure. Allow some time for the abdomen to shrink following your procedure.
Source(s): Laparoscopically-assisted vaginal hysterectomy, December, 2004 - Anonymous7 years ago
I think you should take advise from doctor they will give you better advise