What should I expect from ovarian cancer surgery after chemo?

Surgery after chemotherapy can feel overwhelming, and reaching out to this supportive community shows real courage during this challenging time. Many members here have walked similar paths and understand the mix of hope and anxiety that comes with this next step in treatment. The experiences shared by others who have been through ovarian cancer surgery can provide valuable insights about recovery expectations and practical tips for healing.

Hi. It’s been 2 years Tuesday that I had a total laparoscopic hysterectomy after 3 rounds of chemo and then a month later had 3 more rounds. I’ve been on Avastin since 2/24 and so far so good. Finally after 2 years I had a port put in since it was so hard to find a vein. I’m not sure if I normal in my post-op recovery but the surgery was out patient and went home 3 hours later and went back to work 3 days later. No complications in any way. No pain - actually my only side effects in 27 months have been to lose all of my hair - grew back after a year. And horrible chemo diarrhea. I was 76 then and will be 79 in January. And I’m still working. Hope your surgery went as well as mine and wish you a smooth recovery.