Post Fibroid Surgery Symptoms

Hi..I had a laproscopic myomectamy about 6.5 months ago. The fibroid was extremely large and the surgery took 3 hours. Prior to the surgery my doctor gave me monthly shots to try and shrink the fibroid to make the surgery easier. It did shrink but not too much. Anyway, now it's been a while and I'm feeling much better...the only thing I wasn't expecting was that I thought I would get my old body back. I'm only 28 and I used to be really skinny prior to the fibroid that is. I've gained 7 pounds and kind of always feel and look bloated. I still feel uncomfortable in tight clothing. It seems like my stomach gets distended easily. I've been working out...first bikram yoga - but the heat seemed and the intensity seemed to cause me pain in the mornings and now just regular hour long gym work outs about 2 to 3 times a week. Does anyone else have symptoms like me so late in the game? Is this all in my head? If anyone has any advice for me I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,
Poppy

Hello Poppy,

You are not alone. I had Fibroid surgery in February, by laproscopic myomectomy and I too constantly feel bloated. Before my surgery, I took injections to shrink my fibroid also.

The only relief I have found for these symptoms is to drink water and eats lots of fruit. It's relieved the bloating considerably, but it's still there. I don't think I was much help, but wanted you to know that you are not alone.