female only Ovarian cysts bloat and the band

[ivyrose325 0]

I was just wondering if anyone had experience with ovarian cysts ? A few weeks ago my dr did a scan and found a cyst on my left ovary. It’s not PCOS and my dr. thinks that it is a corpus luteum that just didn’t break down one cycle after ovulation. It’s been a few weeks and I have to go for a follow up scan to see if it has dissolved, and if not what course of action should be taken. Anyway I have had this horrible bloated feeling that feels like pms bloat that just won’t go away and my pants feel tighter and the numbers on the scale have stopped moving. Anyone who has had a similar experience? The real problem being just like before i start my period it is difficult to eat anything solid with the bloat

[MissChloe 1]

Hi! I had an ovarian cyst burst this past November. It was SO painful and I was so sick, they were literally prepping me for surgery to have my appendix out. They did a CT scan to make sure it was appendicitis, and they saw the remains of the burst cyst instead. My doctor put me on Nuvaring continuously (no skipping a week to have a period--darn :thumbup:) because he said it will help keep the cysts away and it's really compatible with the Lap Band. That has helped tremendously with the bloaty feeling and I haven't had anymore pain. Good luck with everything! I hope you and your doctor can find something that works wonderfully for you!

[ivyrose325 0]

thanks for the response Chole !!

I went for the test today and have to wait now til my ob/gyn gets the results

for me the pain is intermittent (sex is a no go lately) but the constant bloating is awful

i'm glad ur feeling better w treatment

[aubrie 6]

I had a hysterechtomy in 2003. After that I still had problems with ovarian cysts. They tried all the hormone therapies. They did work, but they would eventually come back. At times it was horible. The bloat. The pain and tenderness. I kept thinking they should have taken my ovaries when they had the chance. anyway. I've lost about 70 pounds with the band, and I have to say... After losing about 50 pounds all my symptoms have gone away and haven't returned. It seems the weight made that whole issue worse. I haven't had any pain or bloating in MONTHS. It's so nice...

[ivyrose325 0]

Aubrie- I am so glad to hear that weight loss has helped ur symptoms ! I am hopeful that continued weight loss and hormones can help me since dh and I aren't done having children ( not by choice anyway). My dr. seems to be dragging his feet in getting back to me. Not like I am in pain or anything !:thumbup: