Hello jembers, I wrote on your first post as I also have an incidental mass very similar. 
when I had my CA125 test I was told it is very likely for a raised amount even if only a cyst as it can signal other things like pelvic inflammatory. The levels can be in their hundreds just on a period so actually the fact that you went to the docs with some post menopause bleeding might actual explain the higher level.

when is your MRI? I am also awaiting mine, I had to have further bloods taken on wed and awaiting my MRI now. 2-4 weeks. 
more waiting…..

keeping everything crossed for us! 

Hi cloudy1986, thanks so much for checking in with me, it means a lot. I've been given an appointment for 23rd December (Merry Christmas!!) I'm clearly on an urgent 2 week wait due to the nature of my cyst, my age and my blood test results. It's very hard not to fear the worst. I'm trying to remind myself that my situation could be completely benign, but due to my terrible habit of googling, I've convinced myself that it's something terrible! I am genuinely sending as many positive thoughts to both of us as I possibly can. X

Hey calyxa. Just wanted you to know that I'll be thinking about you over the next couple of days and sending you tonnes of positive thoughts. Your surgery sounds daunting and a long stay in hospital can't be much fun, but everything is moving in the right direction, and hopefully, once it's over, you'll be on the home straight. I fully appreciate that everything that's happened to your sister must play on your mind, but it doesn't mean you're in the same boat. I was just about to say take it easy, but you'll have no choice! Speak soon (no rush!) XX

How is your recovering going? I’m day 5 recovery now. Completely off painkillers. Managed a 15 min walk/shuffle last night and this morning with the dog. Dressings all off and airing, still have not worn trousers or regular clothes. Had my second shower today which makes me feel better. Still tired but eating and drinking fine and managing the bathroom quite ok. Managing small household chores like the dishes etc. incisions are healing nicely, the one at my belly button is certainly the biggest but even that is about 1cm below it. Still feel like someone has been digging about with a trowel in the pelvis but the gas pain is gone. Getting better each day but I’m getting bored of being at home! Hope you are well on the road to recovery too x  

Glad to hear you're making good progress. I started to feel a lot more comfortable yesterday, as the shoulder tip pain has more or less gone. I haven't needed any painkillers so far today, and although my belly button area is quite tender, it's manageable. I do keep getting colicky, gas pains in that area, but nothing too bad. The bruising is more obvious today and I've got a swollen bulge above my belly button that I'm assuming is normal and will go down in time. I can't say I had a completely flat stomach in the first place, but it's quite noticeable at the moment when I stand side on in the mirror. I'm going for another shower in a minute and will then embark on my first outside walk. I'm getting really restless and, even though I'm a bit slow and tired at the moment, I'm not enjoying sitting around doing nothing. I'm usually out and about all the time, so it's quite annoying not being able to do all my usual stuff. I'm conscious, though, of not doing too much too soon. X

We sound very similar in the not being able to sit around. Even being able to potter about in the garden is difficult as I just want to start weeding or hoovering when I’m indoors. Haha. Are you managing to wear normal clothes and trousers? I am still in my dressing gown at home or my long dress’s when out and about. I am too nervous to put on even underwear incase it rubs on the incisions x 

Hello,  I am still away and not sure what is going on with my phone but I hadn't realised lots of posts had been shared. I'm glad everyone is doing so well. I appreciate you starting this chat off Jembers and for everyone sharing their stories, I can't tell you all so much how it has helped me, I will always appreciate everyone's honesty, compassion and friendliness. Please keep sharing updates on your progress everyone xx

Hey all, hope everyone is doing well! 

I got my ca125 back, it's only 7  I know it's not 100% that I have nothing to worry about but I do feel a little relieved! Only a month until my surgery too so not too long to wait for a 100% answer. 

Brilliant! That must have made you feel a lot better. August will be here in a flash, and then you'll be able to move on. Keep in touch and in the meantime, if you need a chat, we'll all be here. X

That’s great news.very very low. Not long at all now. Lovely to think in a month it will be all over x 

I've been wearing some baggy jogging bottoms around the house and when I went out for my first walk, I wore a dress. I had been wearing pants that sat below the belly button and then tried some that covered my belly button. I actually think the below belly button ones are more comfortable. Over the top seems to cause too much friction!

Hi, how's it going? Hope you're steadily starting to make progress. I'm feeling much more comfortable now and had an appointment at the GP yesterday to check my wounds are healing ok. I've literally just done my first sneeze since before Friday last week. No idea how I've managed to last until now, because I suffer from hayfever. I thought it would hurt, but it was absolutely fine! I'm off to B&Q to buy a new house plant in a few minutes and then I'll try to get another little walk around this afternoon. I've been thinking about calyxa and hoping she's doing ok. Hope anyone else reading this is doing ok too. X

Hi, how's it going? Hope you're steadily starting to make progress. I'm feeling much more comfortable now and had an appointment at the GP yesterday to check my wounds are healing ok. I've literally just done my first sneeze since before Friday last week. No idea how I've managed to last until now, because I suffer from hayfever. I thought it would hurt, but it was absolutely fine! I'm off to B&Q to buy a new house plant in a few minutes and then I'll try to get another little walk around this afternoon. I've been thinking about calyxa and hoping she's doing ok. Hope anyone else reading this is doing ok too. X

Yeah, been thinking of you guys recovering and of calyxa. All reading and those with uncertain diagnoses too.

I'm doing okay. Need to sleep more. Shame I can't share a photo because I'd show what a nothing my scar is 4 years down the line even though it's about 6 inches long. I didn't bother with oils and moisturizer and it's still receded fine. Some people swear by biooil.

Hello! Laughing at your sneezing - I have yet to sneeze and also have hay fever. I keep grabbing my nose every time and managing somehow to still not have sneezed! Can’t believe the difference in 1 week although I am still getting frustrated at not being able to walk longer. I’m about 15/20 mins at a very slow pace and then I’m getting sore. Everything I read says after week 1 I should be walking up to 60 mins and I just am not there. I’m back to washing clothes and doing dishes and I drove for 30 mins today for the very first time. I managed but bit uncomfortable. I felt strangely anxious leaving the house after a week! Fine when I’m out. 
my incisions are really healing up well from what I can tell, the glue is drying up and starting to come away. The bruising around my belly button is getting yellow and fading. 
My worst part is injecting myself everyday - I am absolutely looking forward to not doing that anymore. I hate it. The second worst is sleeping on my back, I’m actually getting sore elsewhere on my body because I am not a back sleeper naturally! 
still having internal discomfort, mostly just dull internal feeling like someone was rooting about in there a week ago, sometimes I get the odd sharper pain, getting less and less! 
Are you managing to walk about fine now? What did the GP say about your incisions? X 

I know I wished we could share pics too! I bought silicone scar reduction gel which is the new bio oil! Not allowed to apply it for first 3 weeks though. Today is day 8 of recovery so still a while to go. X

I'm walking pretty well. A bit slower than normal, and I still feel as though I'm not quite standing up as straight as I normally would. My belly button does feel quite tight and tender, but only to be expected. The thing that I don't like is the hard bulge above my belly button. I thought I might have had a very small hernia in that area prior to having the surgery, and I did mention it to my surgeon. She didn't seem bothered or even examine me. Now it seems more noticeable and I'm hoping it's just because the area is still bruised and swollen from being cut into. I know that the inside takes way longer to completely heal than the outside, so I'll just have to hope it settles down in the next month to 6 weeks. The GP was happy with my wounds. I think from the stuff I've read that walking for 30 to 60 minutes is what can be expected at the 2-3 weeks stage. I wouldn't rush anything, just take it at your own pace. I've been managing to sleep on my side with a pillow between my knees. I can now alternate between my back and my side without it taking 10 minutes to do the manoeuvre!! Since going through the menopause, I've been a very restless sleeper and overheat really easily, so being able to change position is quite important. I've been quite active today, but I'm feeling pretty tired now, which is a reminder that I'm still recovering. X

Heh lovely ladies, apologies for the late reply… had my surgery on Tuesday and it took 9 hrs! Been pretty much out of it for the last few days but I think I am now turning a corner… got quite a large would with 50-60 staples and stitches and still in hospital but they hope I can get home Monday… Steve (the lump) was quite big and will now go to be tested so fingers crossed that is good news too x

Hi Calyxa, lovely to have an update from you, I've been thinking of you. Take it steady as you recover, that's a lot of staples. So glad that Steve has been removed, I will keep everything crossed for you. Hope your sister is keeping as well as she can to. X

Thanks Kitty , much appreciated as always x thanks also for asking after my sister, she has started on a new course of chemo so all crossed x hope that you are well also x

I'm glad to hear from you. Been thinking about how you and your sister are doing. Offering gentle careful hugs and well wishes. I hope the chemo will be not too harsh but very effective!

Aww thanks Lyns, I have found the girls in this chat so helpful and supportive too. Yes fingers crossed this treatment works xx

So good to hear from you! I knew that after such a big surgery, it might be a while before we heard from you. You're a bloody trooper, and I'm delighted that you'll be getting home soon. Makes me feel pathetic for examining my 1cm incisions so often! Xx