Kayla Rahn says persistent stomach issues that started last year impacted even the most normal day to day activities.
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"I couldn't even walk to my car without losing my breath," Rahn said.
She was told by medical professionals the solution was simple: lose weight.
"I had been trying to lose weight for about a year, but I was gaining weight," Rahn said. "We went to dinner and someone asked me if I was having twins walking out. It was frustrating and rough."
In May when the pain had gotten overwhelming, Rahn's mother took her to the ER at Jackson Hospital.
After a series of tests, a large mass was found in her ovary.
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"I remember telling my mom I knew they were going to fix it," Rahn said. "I knew something was wrong."
You see in this picture what doctors removed during surgery, a 50-pound cyst.
"The technical diagnosis, it was a mucinous cystadenoma. It is a benign condition," said Dr. Gregory Jones, OB/GYN, Jackson Hospital.
Dr. Jones was in the operating room. He says this is something he has seen before, but the size was surprising.
"This is one of the largest I have ever seen or certainly removed," Dr. Jones said.
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Overall, Dr. Jones says Rahn's surgery was a success.
"We are very excited things went well for her," Dr. Jones said.
With this burden lifted, this young woman has a new lease on life.
"This dress, actually I haven't been able to wear in a year," Rahn said.