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Ovarian Cyst 23 cm ( 9.5 inch )

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jimmy208
jimmy208

An ultrasound scan has detected a big 23cm ( 9.5 inch ) ovarian cyst. I am 62 years old have no pain but a very large swollen stomach, Has anyone had such a large cyst or had a cyst at my age? If yes please let me know how the surgery went. My surgeon is treating my case as urgent and tomorrow I go for a MRI scan with surgery to follow asap.

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  • Beccy53756
    Beccy53756

    Posted

    Hi Latendra! Good luck!! Xx
  • jennifer75286
    jennifer75286

    Posted

    Good luck Latendra - let us know how it goes...

    All the best

    Jennifer

  • jenny13771
    jenny13771

    Posted

    Hi Latrenda wishing you the best of luck today. Your mum sounds lovely smile I'm sure you will be fine, my prayers are with you XXX
  • Suki8
    Suki8

    Posted

    Hi everyone, I am 51 years old. I found the lovely place after coming home from an ultrasound scan on my enlarged tummy showed what they said was a lot of fluid on one of my ovaries.

    I had been to the Doctor over a month ago after my tummy got larger and larger and felt uncomfortable.

    I had blood tests and was given all clear.

    Now I am scared to death all over again.

    I am being referred to a Gynaecologist.

    Could someone please tell me if a cyst can be fluid.

    I think I have had a bit of tummy bulge on one side for over a year at least, but after dieting and losing a few

    stones I noticed it. Now it is extremely noticeable to the point of me trying to hide it as I feel embarrassed.

    I have no other symptoms, well the last couple of days have had some pain, but not sure if it was just

    coincidence and trapped wind. My tummy does feel very tight and bloated, and I can feel something there at

    times

    Oh and I do Zumba exercise four times a week, but now I wonder if I should stop.

    Thank you

  • jenny13771
    jenny13771

    Posted

    Hi Suki mine was a mucus filled cyst (20cm) so yes they can be fluid filled, they are called simple cysts, Less likely to be cancerous and they can grow very big. I looked 6 months pregnant before my op and I was embarrassed too, trying to hide it. I also felt very bloated and uncomfortable. Try not to worry, once you have your scans, they will be able to advise you, as to any necessary treatment. I had my op nearly 4 weeks ago and I am recovering well, with a flat tummy now smile
  • Suki8
    Suki8

    Posted

    Thanks Jenny, 4 weeks isn't very long at all, you must be doing so well!

    If I wasn't so worried what it might be I would be scared of the thought of surgery, but I know it needs sorting and so fed up with a Buddha belly.

    As long as it is nothing sinister I can cope with all the other I think.

    All this on top of my partner having a stroke in January, it never rains ...... Lol

  • jenny13771
    jenny13771

    Posted

    Sorry to hear about your partner Suki I hope they will be ok. It does seem that life can be cruel sometimes, but you will be ok I'm sure, stay strong X
  • Suki8
    Suki8

    Posted

    Thanks Jenny x
  • latrenda01133
    latrenda01133

    Posted

    Hi everyone!!! I'm back home, resting comfortably, and ecstatic to report all is well!!! What an emotional roller coaster; the 48 hours prior to going into the hospital were the absolute worst... My mom, best friend and I arrived at the hospital at 5:30am on March 27th. By 7:30am I was in the holding room being prepared for surgery. On the consult form that I had to sign was a listing of what the surgery was going to entail. The last thing said, "Possible staging." My heart sank at that possibility. By 8am, the anesthesiologist was placing the first dose of anesthesia through my IV. At the initial doctor appts., the M.D. explained that if all went well, the surgery would be about 2 hours, and if anything suspicious was found, it would be closer to 4 hours as the biopsy of my other organs would begin. When I awoke from surgery of course I was still very groggy, but my mind was clear. I immediately looked at the large, digital wall clock, and the time was 10:17am which gave me great relief! In addition, my mom and best friend were smiling, which also told me all was well. No signs of ovarian cancer!!! The only downside was, I was hoping to keep my left ovary, but surgery revealed several cysts had begun forming on the left as well. When I finally saw the M.D., he explained that it too had to be removed or I would've been back in for surgery to have that ovary removed as well. I'm not looking forward to the surgical menopause, but so far not feeling any effects yet.

    I made sure to take all of the pain meds that were offered, which really helped. I was uncomfortable, but never in any excruciating pain. The most discomfort was actually my back muscles because of the effort it took to get out of the hospital bed, but it was still good exercise. The liquid diet for 2 days was also yuk, and by Friday night I asked if I could begin solid foods. Luckily the M.D. agreed. When the M.D. came to see me at 6am Saturday morning, she checked me over and asked how I felt about being discharged home later that day. My friend picked me up 1:00pm and brought me to my mom's house, and I enjoyed spending a couple of days with her. My friends picked me up and brought me home yesterday around 7pm, and 4 of us just sat and talked and laughed. It was the best homecoming I could've wished for. I told them all how grateful I was for their friendship, how terrified I had been, and how I look forward to spending the rest of our moments together.

    This was/ IS a life changing experience. It has put so much into perspective, and really makes you realize what is important, and what truly is not. Even if we live long, healthy lives, it still goes by too fast. And to you ladies on this board, whom I will never meet in real life (although I would love to), your stories of triumph and support really helped get me through this. In my very first post I stated that I'd hoped to come here after my surgery and be able to share what I hoped would be my successful outcome. I am so fortunate that I am able to come back and say, all is well. I'm looking forward to the next 48 years!!!

  • jenny13771
    jenny13771

    Posted

    Hi Latrenda so glad to hear your home and recovering well. Take it slowly and try not to do to much at first, remember you have had a big op, it will take time to get back to normal. I'm sure your lovely friends and mom will help. Fantastic news that it appeared benign, you must be so happy smile I too am now going into a surgical menopause at 48, started having night sweats and flushing during the day. Its not too bad so far, using a lighter duvet and a fan at night to keep cool. I'm trying to manage without HRT, have been taking Omega 3 fish oils and calcium with vitamin D daily in the hope they will help with the flushing and protect my bones. Walking twice a day now which is helping the tummy muscles heal. I still get very tired, but noticing an improvement every day. I hope you continue to recover well, so happy for you. YAY our aliens are gone smile XXX
  • Beccy53756
    Beccy53756

    Posted

    Soleased to hear you are recovering well Latendra!!! Thanks for updating us!!! Xx
  • latrenda01133
    latrenda01133

    Posted

    Getting lots of rest and doing better every day. The last couple of nights I purposely didn't take pain meds before I went to sleep, and I was pretty tender the following morning, so right now the meds are still needed. I did have a bout of serious constipation, but before going into the hospital I made sure to pick up a couple of bottles of prune juice with the pulp. A heated mug full of that and about 2 hours later I was wondering if I hadn't mistakenly drank more bowel prep! LOL

    So far all is going well. I'm still experiencing this amazing sense of gratitude for how everything turned out. As scared as I felt, I don't think I fully appreciated just how scared I truly was. But again, being able to come to this place, and having a chance to read the experiences that were so similar to mine, knowing that we're not going through this alone is just good for the soul.

    Yup, Jenny, the aliens are gone! LOL And I too sleep at night with the fan blowing directly on me, but that's been the case for the last few years... Now I'm looking forward to the swelling to go down in my tummy. Hopefully I'll be joyously surprised!! :-)

  • Suki8
    Suki8

    Posted

    So pleased you ate getting on fine well latrenda.

    I have has my examinations at Hospital today and I have an unusual, very very large cyst in there. About the size of a rugby ball. Going right up to bottom of my rib cage.

    I am having a hysterectomy on Tuesday. All a huge shock. They did say I could have the op on Saturday. That is just too soon.

    I have a very poorly cat here just out of vets, and so much to think about.

    I am very scared and just hoping it isn't cancerous.

  • latrenda01133
    latrenda01133

    Posted

    Suki, I will be thinking of you and wishing you all the best. It is a truly scary experience, and nothing quells those fears until we get confirmation that we're okay. The moments before my surgery, one of the MD's asked me if I were afraid of having the surgery. I told her that I wasn't afraid of the surgery itself, I was terrified of what the surgery may reveal. As most cysts are benign, the good news I glean from your upcoming surgery is that they are removing it because of its large size, and not necessarily for scarier reasons. After the surgery, like everyone has said, and is so true, take all of the pain meds they offer you, and take them while you're at home as well. The biggest pain for me now are the staples from my pubic bone to navel. As my abdomen heals, the staples are getting pinchy, and it is tender around the staple sight. My appt. is this afternoon to have the staples removed, and I can't wait.

    As for kitty, even when they don't feel well they still make sure to take care of their people. You take care of kitty, and let kitty take care of you. I'm a huge animal lover from a very little girl. I've rescued more animals than I can remember, and the last one I had for 10 years was a stray. I was at a stop sign and saw her get hit by van. She ran into a church yard, and I immediately had my friend who was driving pull over. I approached her and she hissed at me initially, but let me pick her up. I took her to the vet, and he said he thought she had a broken pelvis but wouldn't know without x-rays that would cost $300.00. I said, "Fine. Do the x-rays." After canvassing the neighborhood I found her in to make sure she didn't belong to anyone, I decided to keep her. When I went to the vet to pick her up a few days later, there was a tag on her cage that said, "Will bite!" She was at the back of the cage scared to death until she saw me. She slowly crawled forward, let me take her out, and she was my baby girl for 10 years. She got really sick at the end, and the vet told me she'd developed kidney disease and the humane thing to do was to put her down. I immediately left work to go home to be with her. She was skin and bones by that point; her eyes were so big. She was laying on my bed, and I lay down with her. I scratched her head lightly and told her how much I loved her, and as much pain as she had to be in, she just started purring. I had her put down the following day. It was difficult, but I stayed in the room while the vet administered the meds. Afterwards I had everyone leave the room so I could spend my last moments with her. I had her cremated, and still have her ashes in a tiny tin to this very day.

    Please let us know how everything goes. I'm looking forward to hearing you say the cyst is out, and you're just fine... :-)

    • Beccy53756
      Beccy53756 latrenda01133

      Posted

      Oh my goodness, this just had me in tears at my desk! What a lovely story!
    • latrenda01133
      latrenda01133 Beccy53756

      Posted

      Thank you, Beccy...  This many years later and I still miss her.  I called her my little kitty from hell!  LOL  She was domesticated with me, but still had a very wild streak in her.  If you came to my home, she would slowly approach you and lay on your lap, but her ears would stay flat down as if to say, "I'm gonna lay on you, but if you touch me, it's over!"  She also brought me presents frequently, in the form of field mice, baby birds... Oh, it got interesting at times I'll tell you that! haha  I was meant to be there the day she was hit by that van.  My supervisor was great; I was on duty at the time so I had my co-worker drive me to my car, and I gently laid kitty in the back seat of my car, I ran inside my office building, told my supervisor what had just happened and asked for permission to take kitty to the vet.  He just laughed at me and said, "Go."  He was a great guy.  So, after the $300.00 x-ray bill and another $350.00 spent at the pet store buying the cat bed, and cat toys, and litter box with lid, and etc., I brought home the sweetest moody cat ever!  The whole vet team came out to the front desk when I prepared to bring her home.  I never picked a name for her.  There was a woman in the neighborhood who had considered keeping her, but she had a 3 month old baby, and kitty hissed at the baby.  She said, "I just called her Cottonball."  So, Cottonball just kind of stuck.  She was a beautiful long-haired orange and white cat, and it was love at first hiss...  biggrin
    • Suki8
      Suki8 latrenda01133

      Posted

      Hi Latrenda,

      what a lovely story, I grew up in a family that loved animals and rescued so many. I was born in California, now living in England, and we even saved a pet rat and a gopher lol

      i have two,cats now, Brother and Sister Tonkinese, more like dogs, and the boy suddenly developed cardio myopathy, treated now with diuretics. He is good now, but for how long we don't know, he isn't even 4 years old yet. But such a huge character, they are both the children I never had.

      anyway I am 15 days post op. doing well. Less pain. Up and about.

      Yes tray I developed an itchy rash all over my abdomen, no idea what that's about? 

      I think the old hormones are kicking in now as I have spells of feeling hot, about every 1/2 hour or less at the mo. 

      but other than that I am getting on ok.

      imhad the dissolvable stitches, no staples, the steri strips on the ends, maybe because I have an allergy to nickel, although I would have thought those would be stainless steel or something like that. Maybe just to be on the safe side. It is a huge n scion though as they were worried about rupturing it getting it out.

      thanks again for that and hope you're getting on well now. x

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