The Omentum

support1group

Sister M said:

Surgery
My 80+ year old mother had hers removed during her surgery for uterine cancer. From everything we have read, this is part of the most aggressive treatment, which is what she asked for. A couple of years after her chemo and radiation treatments finished, she is doing great. No recurrence to date. Her OB-Onco watches her like a hawk. If there is a recurrence, she is ready to go through chemo and radiation again.

Similar Case
Hello,

I hope your mom is better now.

My mom is almost the Same Age as yours.Please can you answer a few questions?

First, what are the surgery survival chances?
Was chemotherapy started immediately after surgery?
How many cycles did she have to go through?
When was radiation started?
How often and how many did she get?
Does age play a negative role?

Please advise about anything that we should ask or be ready for before the terrifying steps start.
Will really appreciate any answers that you can provide.
Thanks
Very Worried

Hissy_Fitz

support1group said:

Similar Case
Hello,

I hope your mom is better now.

My mom is almost the Same Age as yours.Please can you answer a few questions?

First, what are the surgery survival chances?
Was chemotherapy started immediately after surgery?
How many cycles did she have to go through?
When was radiation started?
How often and how many did she get?
Does age play a negative role?

Please advise about anything that we should ask or be ready for before the terrifying steps start.
Will really appreciate any answers that you can provide.
Thanks
Very Worried

You've posted in a really
You've posted in a really old thread, Support 1. You might have a better chance of getting more/better responses if you start a new thread (subject).

All the best to your mom. I'm quite a bit younger, so probably not a good comparison, but my recovery was long (almost 3 weeks in the hospital), but I had a lot of complications, too. The doctor started my chemo about 4 weeks post-surgery. I had 6 cycles of Carboplatin/Taxol, then a year of Taxol only (once a month). No radiation for me. I think general health is more important than age, in terms of recovery, as well as her Stage and grade of cancer.

Carlene

josie2012

newhopechurchli said:

Sharon
Hi. No it doesn't hurt.... It just sticks out so far and I look like I'm pregnant when I'm dressed. I was told last year that I had a small umbilical hernia that really I didn't really need to have surgery because It was very small. I wonder.... maybe it got larger and is showing there in my upper stomach!?!?!? I will definitely ask my doctor to look at it.... Thank you

need clarification about omentumectomy
Hello everyone,

I have a few questions for clarification. I am newly diagnosed with stage3 ovarian cancer with a thick, cakey omentum. I am in the pre-op stage before my complete hysterectomy and waiting for final test results. I'd appreciate any and all feedback:

1. One connecting thread I am seeing is weight gain after the omentumectomy. Of those who have experienced weight gain, how many of you had chemo/radiation coupled with steroids or chemo/radiation alone?

2. Of those of you who have experienced weight gain, how many of you are practicing a strict vegan lifestyle (no animal products of any kind, low sodium, no refined sugar or processed oils and eating only whole, unprocessed foods, whole grains, organic fruits & veggies and nuts/seeds as healthy fats) coupled with moderate exercise?

I know my questions seem extreme, but I think chemo is more extreme and I am looking for answers.

Thanks in advance for your honest input!

josie2012

valentina said:

hey Sharon...
I am also
hey Sharon...

I am also trying to research affects of omentum removal due to cancer surgery and the link with abdominal fat. I have recently gained about 15 pounds and my waist is expanding rapidly. I am reading Dr Oz's book...alot of talk about this omentum....but what if you don't have one....I hope one of us can get an answer...wishing us both luck and good health

Valentina

need clarification about omentumectomy
Hello everyone,

I have a few questions for clarification. I am newly diagnosed with stage3 ovarian cancer with a thick, cakey omentum. I am in the pre-op stage before my complete hysterectomy and waiting for final test results. I'd appreciate any and all feedback:

1. One connecting thread I am seeing is weight gain after the omentumectomy. Of those who have experienced weight gain, how many of you had chemo/radiation coupled with steroids or chemo/radiation alone?

2. Of those of you who have experienced weight gain, how many of you are practicing a strict vegan lifestyle (no animal products of any kind, low sodium, no refined sugar or processed oils and eating only whole, unprocessed foods, whole grains, organic fruits & veggies and nuts/seeds as healthy fats) coupled with moderate exercise?

I know my questions seem extreme, but I think chemo is more extreme and I am looking for answers.

Thanks in advance for your honest input!

josie2012

need clarification about omentumectomy
Hello everyone,

I have a few questions for clarification. I am newly diagnosed with stage3 ovarian cancer with a thick, cakey omentum. I am in the pre-op stage before my complete hysterectomy and waiting for final test results. I'd appreciate any and all feedback:

1. One connecting thread I am seeing is weight gain after the omentumectomy. Of those who have experienced weight gain, how many of you had chemo/radiation coupled with steroids or chemo/radiation alone?

2. Of those of you who have experienced weight gain, how many of you are practicing a strict vegan lifestyle (no animal products of any kind, low sodium, no refined sugar or processed oils and eating only whole, unprocessed foods, whole grains, organic fruits & veggies and nuts/seeds as healthy fats) coupled with moderate exercise?

I know my questions seem extreme, but I think chemo is more extreme and I am looking for answers.

Thanks in advance for your honest input!

Kaleena

josie2012 said:

need clarification about omentumectomy
Hello everyone,

I have a few questions for clarification. I am newly diagnosed with stage3 ovarian cancer with a thick, cakey omentum. I am in the pre-op stage before my complete hysterectomy and waiting for final test results. I'd appreciate any and all feedback:

1. One connecting thread I am seeing is weight gain after the omentumectomy. Of those who have experienced weight gain, how many of you had chemo/radiation coupled with steroids or chemo/radiation alone?

2. Of those of you who have experienced weight gain, how many of you are practicing a strict vegan lifestyle (no animal products of any kind, low sodium, no refined sugar or processed oils and eating only whole, unprocessed foods, whole grains, organic fruits & veggies and nuts/seeds as healthy fats) coupled with moderate exercise?

I know my questions seem extreme, but I think chemo is more extreme and I am looking for answers.

Thanks in advance for your honest input!

Weight Gain
Hi Josie:

After I had my hysterectomy, they found the cancer in my uterus and left ovary so when they went back in for staging they did remove my omentum and appendix.(nothing else found) My diagnosis was endometrial adenocarcinoma. I had chemo (carbo/gemzar) and I did gain about 30+ pounds. I had 3 brachytherapies 6 months later. That was back in 2005 and I could not lose the weight. I only lost a few pounds here and there. I was watching my diet, but that was about it. I also ended up with a hugh venial?? hernia.

In 2010 I had another surgery which removed a small mass and after that they repaired my hernia. I started to really use fruits, fiber, etc. since August of this year. I have lost over 30 pounds and weigh less now than when I had my first surgery. The biggest factor that I gave up was artificial sweeteners of any kind and diet soda. (just once in awhile). I drink black tea or green tea and I still put honey in it, and still was able to lose weight. I did however give up the sweets except only on specific holidays and only on that day. If I am somewhere where there is cake, I take a very small slice and eat a little bit. (instead of a 2x2 piece, I just slice it for a taste.

I also started to eat greek yogurt (never thought I would like that), switched from regular pototoes to New Jersey Sweet Pototoes, couscous, etc. I still haven't gotten into the exercise part of it. I do walk occassionally, bowl, do the Wii. For snacks I eat an apple and piece of cheese (need carb and protein together).

Hope my information is of help to you.

My best to you.

Kathy

Ianjames

Kaleena said:

Weight Gain
Hi Josie:

After I had my hysterectomy, they found the cancer in my uterus and left ovary so when they went back in for staging they did remove my omentum and appendix.(nothing else found) My diagnosis was endometrial adenocarcinoma. I had chemo (carbo/gemzar) and I did gain about 30+ pounds. I had 3 brachytherapies 6 months later. That was back in 2005 and I could not lose the weight. I only lost a few pounds here and there. I was watching my diet, but that was about it. I also ended up with a hugh venial?? hernia.

In 2010 I had another surgery which removed a small mass and after that they repaired my hernia. I started to really use fruits, fiber, etc. since August of this year. I have lost over 30 pounds and weigh less now than when I had my first surgery. The biggest factor that I gave up was artificial sweeteners of any kind and diet soda. (just once in awhile). I drink black tea or green tea and I still put honey in it, and still was able to lose weight. I did however give up the sweets except only on specific holidays and only on that day. If I am somewhere where there is cake, I take a very small slice and eat a little bit. (instead of a 2x2 piece, I just slice it for a taste.

I also started to eat greek yogurt (never thought I would like that), switched from regular pototoes to New Jersey Sweet Pototoes, couscous, etc. I still haven't gotten into the exercise part of it. I do walk occassionally, bowl, do the Wii. For snacks I eat an apple and piece of cheese (need carb and protein together).

Hope my information is of help to you.

My best to you.

Kathy

Wife with cancer in omentum
Hi everyone, this is my first post, thanks for sharing your experiences...my wife is about to undergo major surgery for recurrent cervical/ovarian cancer to remove Omentum and surrounding tissues, hopefully they won't find it spread elsewhere, the surgery is also somewhat exploratory....this is to be followed by iv Chemo, and chemo "belly wash" where they pump the chemo directly into the abdomen....we are struggling with that this is the right decision at this time...any insight is greatly appreciated...much love to you all, Ian

Tethys41

Ianjames said:

Wife with cancer in omentum
Hi everyone, this is my first post, thanks for sharing your experiences...my wife is about to undergo major surgery for recurrent cervical/ovarian cancer to remove Omentum and surrounding tissues, hopefully they won't find it spread elsewhere, the surgery is also somewhat exploratory....this is to be followed by iv Chemo, and chemo "belly wash" where they pump the chemo directly into the abdomen....we are struggling with that this is the right decision at this time...any insight is greatly appreciated...much love to you all, Ian

Debulking
Ian,
You say this is recurrant ovarian cancer. Did your wife have surgery the first time? What stage was she? Typically, during debulking surgery, performed on ovarian cancer patients, the omentum is removed. Hopefully her surgery will be performed by a gynecological oncologist. Her surgeon needs to have this level of expertise for an effective surgery. If her surgery is optimal (meaning that no tumors larger than 1 cm remain after the surgery), then it is common for the patient to receive both interperitoneal and IV chemo.

ftreloar

Tethys41 said:

Debulking
Ian,
You say this is recurrant ovarian cancer. Did your wife have surgery the first time? What stage was she? Typically, during debulking surgery, performed on ovarian cancer patients, the omentum is removed. Hopefully her surgery will be performed by a gynecological oncologist. Her surgeon needs to have this level of expertise for an effective surgery. If her surgery is optimal (meaning that no tumors larger than 1 cm remain after the surgery), then it is common for the patient to receive both interperitoneal and IV chemo.

Pain in stomach/cloudy area in momentum
I have had stomach pain (only when pressed on)for 2 weeks & went to E.R. CT scan showed a large cloudy area in the momentum. My surgeon is performing a laproscopy to do a biopsy. I am really scared, what could this be. Always have yearly gynological appts & there has not been any problems. Any ideas?

Joanchase

msfanciful said:

Hello,
Newhopechurchli,
About
Hello,

Newhopechurchli,

About the thickening across the abdomen; I've developed a surgically related hernia
that is more fatty tissue.

It has the ugliest looking bulge slightly on my left side of the upper abdomen.

Just another possibility is all I'm saying. Does it hurt? My hernia doesn't hurt and I'm not quite sure if I even want to go to any type of surgery to repair it after what I've been through. :-)

Sharon

Abdominoplasty for extreme Incisional Hernias
Hi Msfanciful,
I(love the name and your personality). You have managed to work your way into my heart over the past hour and all who have responded are pretty special too! I have been reading with interest all testimonies and kudos to all of you for your upbeat attitudes.

I, too, had my omentum partially removed and was comforted by the reports everyone has sent in until you mentioned hernia. PLEASE before you consider surgery in this regard, read my story. I am not saying don't have surgery but I am saying question the mesh that is being used if any. Also, go to your computers and look up Mesh Lawsuits in Canada and the U.S.


The surgery I currently require is abdominaplasty to correct multiple hernias on the abdominal wall caused by rejection of the Marlex mesh used in a prior surgery. On January 26,2011 I had a total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, washings and lymph node sampling for Endometrial cancer. On February 3rd, 2011 my sutures all opened and I was operated on for wound dehiscence and Marlex Mesh was used to close the abdomen. A Vac sponge was then placed to assist closure of this abdominal wound as closure was not complete due to low blood pressure. On February 7th, 2011 surgery was performed to remove Necrotizing Fasciitis of the left side of the abdominal wound. On April 13th, 2011 debridement with split thickness skin graft from left thigh to abdominal wall was performed. I was in the hospital for a total time of six weeks.

My body is now rejecting the mesh and the Cat Scan is showing images of concern as it is appearing to be entangled in the organs. My abdominal wall is so weakened, and there are now several hernias and I am awaiting surgery once I have lost the weight that all of you seem to be experiencing as well.

My reason for writing this is to encourage all of you with hernias to get all of the info you can in this regard and judge for yourselves whether hernia surgery is necessary. The godsend in all of this is my intelligent husband who insisted on being given all written reports, ie. surgeries, cat scan results, consultations, etc. which are exact replicas as to what is placed in your file. They have to give you these upon request as it is the law that they do. This is how we found out about the mesh.

Joan