Recovery time from oopherectomy (sp??)

MNLynn
MNLynn Member Posts: 224
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Now there's a word I didn't think I'd ever use . . . of course, I never thought I'd put the words "my" and "oncologist" together in a sentence either - but I'm way past that!

Well, yesterday I asked my med onc about what she thought about getting my ovaries removed due to my risk factors (without having the BRCA test done). She thought that it might be a good idea, so I'm getting referred to an OB/GYN at that clinic.

My question is this: how invasive is this surgery? do you think it's something where I wouldn't have to stay overnight in the hosp? how soon would I be able to return to work (a desk job)? I've read that sometimes they will take the fallopian tubes along with the ovaries - what does that do (medically - prophylactically)?

Hey - thanks for any info - since I don't know what I'm getting into - but I think it's something I want to get done to lower my chances ever seeing ovarian cancer.

Hope you are all doing well - I keep this wonderful group of survivors (& those close to them) in my thoughts & prayers every day.

♥ Lynn ♥

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  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #2
    It depends on how it's done...
    If laprascopically, it takes alot less time, and less recovery time.

    The bigger trouble with this proceedure is you immediately go into menopause. Immediately. I was 1 month's worth of night sweats, and hot flashes. After that, it did start getting better.

    Other things to be vigilant about without ovaries (read:hormones) is bone density (osteoporosis), heart trouble, and emotional mood swings.

    I had a total hyster, prophylactic, with my bowel resection. My recovery time was based on an abdominal cut, instead of a laprascope. It was a good 5 weeks before I could lift anything, etc...just like a C-section.

    Also, your surgeon will be able to help with questions...ask them all!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • Mariannemm
    Mariannemm Member Posts: 136
    #3
    I am looking at doing the same thing
    I went yesterday for a biospy on cervix and uterus. My pap came back abnormal last week. Between all my doctors they are leaning towards having a complete removal. The gyn said yesterday that I would have to be off work for 6 weeks. I guess if the biospy comes back fine we will put it off for now. But I totally wouldn't mind having it all out! i will let you know what I decide! Marianne
  • putzie
    putzie Member Posts: 66 Member
    #4
    I had one ovary removed due
    I had one ovary removed due to a cyst that had grown on it. Very easy procedure!! I had it done laproscopically, in an out-patient procedure, and was feeling good in a few days. Just bed rest and some good pain killers!! Good luck!! XXXX OOOOO

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