Had my oophorectomy yesterday.

phrogger78

I had my surgery and I am actually amazed at how well I am doing after the surgery. I thought for sure I would have more pain than what I am having. I am glad that the ob convinced me to do it sooner, I had planned on waiting until the summer to do it, instead we decided to do it right before spring break, so I have a week off from school then I should be nice and rested by the time we go back to school. So I just wanted to let anyone know, if you are thinking about a laparoscopic oophorectomy, it really isn't too bad at all.

DivineMrsM

phrogger, glad to hear you are recovering well from the ooph. And nice to be able to rest a bit over spring break but it sounds like it you'll still be able to enjoy the time off work.

Kandy

I am so glad that went so well for you. It's amazing how laporascopic surgery makes things so much easier. Try not to overdue it though.

pajim

Glad you're doing OK. In case no one mentioned it, if your shoulder starts hurting it's perfectly normal. They blow air into you and it has to work it's way out.

Have a nice week off!

steelrose

phrogger, I too was amazed at how easy it was compared to my scary wild imagination! Do take it easy though and let your body recover and heal. Sending you all good wishes...

Tina2

Hey, pfrogger! Glad it went swimmingly!

Tina

Joy73

I had my oophorectomy 10 days ago and I feel great! After having had 3 c-sections I think I feared the recovery would be like a c-section. I'm so glad I had the surgery! Glad you are recovering well!

Kristi

50sgirl

Erin, I am happy that you are doing so well and also that you didn't wait until summer. Now it can be put behind you and you can move forward.

Kristi, it sounds like you are also doing well. I am glad you are recovering quickly.

Lynn

Lovelife49

I can't thank you enough for posting this, phrogger78, and for your confirmation of the experience, Hope88. I've been dragging my feet on this and dragging myself to the center every 28 days for the Zoladex shot, and I really need to get the surgery done and over with. I did see a GYN about it a couple of weeks ago and just need to schedule now. It has been such a mental block for me, and I'm not sure why other than fear of the unknown.

I'm so glad you both have had such a good result and that you are both on the mend and feeling well. Enjoy your time off and do something nice for yourselves while you're recovering, even if it's just resting and enjoying a good movie or book! Keep us posted on how you're feeling.

Scarlett152

I had my oophorectomy 2 weeks ago along with a stage 2 post DIEP reconstruction. Things feel pretty good with respect to the oophorectomy, although I have had a little cramps pain in the area where the ovaries were removed. Probably just healing pain, but a little concerned. Glad to avoid monthly Zoladex

Bestbird

So glad the procedure went well and that you can now look forward to a lovely spring break!

Shutterbug73

So glad everything went well for you. It is always a relief when those types of things are done and can be put behind you

phrogger78

Thanks all, its still going quite well and I am not having any referred shoulder pain (thanks for mentioning that, I did know about it, but so many people don't, it is a good reminder). getting up and moving a little bit, not over doing it, but walking around a little bit really helps to prevent the gas from causing the shoulder pain.

I only had one zoladex injection and had planned on just doing that until the summer but I am so glad I didn't. My OB and school instructors really pushed me to do it sooner (I am in nursing school so they all just wanted my ovaries out like yesterday). So I am glad I went ahead with it. The only down part is I can't drive a long distance because of the risk of DVT and this weekend my kids have a HUGE band competition and I couldn't go. I am however watching it on tv, they are streaming it live so I get to watch it. Then on top of it, my grandma died the day before my surgery and her funeral is today and that is almost 4 hours away so I didn't go to that either (it is ok, I was not close to my grandma but I did want to see my aunts, uncles and cousins).

So ladies, no reason to put it off if you can get them out, it really is ok. I haven't taken a motrin since Friday morning and I haven't taken any pain pills at all. I will save those for later as a just in case for something else, but motrin was enough for a day for me.

phrogger78

Oh and I side note, the nurse who did my pre op also is stage iv and has mets in the same spots as me. It was so fantastic to meet her and see that she is still working as a nurse. It gave me so much hope.

Zillsnot4me

I have to say having mine out was the best thing. I was singing and dancing in the mornings. I felt great.

Mylen

Really sorry for the stupid question. I just joined. Whats the benefits of oophorectomy? Do I need one? I am scared and want to remove everything. My doctor thinks I should leave my other breast and ovaries. May be because in Canada it's covered? And thanks for starting this topic. It doesn't sounds too scary now to do the oophorectomy if I have a chance.

phrogger78

My cancer is very hormone receptive Mylen, so removing my ovaries, it reduces the amount of estrogen and progesterone in my body, which helps fuel the cancer. I can't eliminate all the hormones in my body (there are other glands in the body that make the hormones, but not at the same levels that the ovaries do), but I can reduce them and hopefully that will give the anti hormone medication a better chance at working and stopping progression. So if your cancer isn't hormone receptive, that might be a reason why the Dr wouldn't want to remove them. I started off with a medication that causes chemical menopause, but I quickly had surgery (within 4 weeks of my first injection), the oncologist and the gynecologist really wanted to get them out sooner than later.

Scarlett152

I had my oophorectomy on 3/3 after 15 months of Zoladex injections. Have been feeling very nauseous for the last week and a bit down. Does anyone else have these symptoms? I assume it is the hormone drop.

phrogger78

I have only been having headaches, but I also got a stomach bug so I have felt nauseated but I don't think the two are related. My youngest son was sick then he shared with me. I hope you feel better soon and maybe bring it up with your Dr.

RonnieKay

Phrogger & Scarlett...so glad you both had successful surgery...hope the nausea subsides quickly & I imagine the drop in hormone does create some different feelings...but gladly won't be feeding nasty cells!

Phrogger...I know you missed some important events (hope the band did great...I'm the mom of a violinist & sorry about your grandma) but there would always be something going on...so now you'll have a summer not thinking about it! In the meantime, congrats on nursing school...we all know it's a noble career & you will be an incredibly compassionate nurse, knowing how important the patient-nurse relationship is! Enjoy your break :-