Ovarian cyst

[backintime]

Hi

I have surgery for an ovarian cyst scheduled next week. It's 11cm+ in diameter.

I have had an ultrasound, MRI, blood tests and four doctors have said it's benign, so I'm not toooooo worried.

The surgeon has said he will do keyhole surgery, 3 small cuts for scalpel/scissors, pincer thingies and camera. If all looks ok, he'll drain it and remove it through a small hole, if he sees anything he doesn't like he'll do a big cut and remove it whole.

I'm not *really* worried about the surgery itself, but has anyone got any experience with ovarian cyst surgery? What is the recovery time? I am a single parent of 3, and while I have someone that can help from time to time, the doctor offered to sign me off work for 10 days - will I need 10 days? How long before I can do sport again (if anyone knows)?

I will of course discuss with my doctor, but I'm just looking for info from people that have been through this.

Thanks

BIT

[Leeds4eva]

Hi I had a large ovarian cyst back in 2014. The surgeon said it was the largest he’d ever seen at about 15cm. He had to take the whole ovary. This was spotted just after I had my appendix removed and it before I had kids so my recovery time could have been longer (and more peaceful!) but I was signed off for 2 weeks. I think you need to take it steady after any surgery, you don’t want to be opening up any stitches. Saying that, I appreciate your situation as I have 2 kids now. Your probably best asking your GP re exercise.

I hope all goes well x

[backintime in reply to Leeds4eva]

Thank you, yes my doctor has already told me he will take my ovary too. He also said that if he sees anything he doesn't like, he'll take out anything he needs to - but I'm in denial about that