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tjdmom · 02-13-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Actually, I felt better than I had in YEARS after mine. I was also prepared. I researched and learned all I could first. A great resource is a site called

www.hystersisters.com

It has everything you ever wanted to know and a lot you didn't! lol

Thanks for the site, I'm gonna look it up.

tjdmom · 02-13-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LunasMomma

I was 36 when I had to have mine done. Endometriosis had claimed all of my girlie parts and I was to the point where I was in pain not only for my period, but ALL month long. I spent the last month before my surgery in excrutiating pain

I felt better immediately after the surgery, but I had to be cut from my navel to the pubic bone since the doc wasn't absolutely sure what was going on in there, the ultrasound and MRI just showed this huge mass in there, and there was talk of cancer. Fortunately, it was just endo.

Ask your doc about the bladder sling. I didn't know about that at the time of my surgery and now I have leakage issues, sneezing, coughing, and laughing too hard can result in me having to change my pants these days

Also, ask about hormone replacement therapy. They now have biologically identical hormones that are supposed to be much more effective and have fewer side effects

Good luck and make sure that you rest for the full recovery period, you might think that you feel better, but if you over do it, you will be hurtin' for certain!

I'm gonna try to do without the hormone replacement because that's why I'm having my ovaries removed in the first place. They said they could give me some hormone replacement for a little while if I really need it. I just hope I'm doing the right thing.....

LunasMomma · 02-14-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tjdmom

I'm gonna try to do without the hormone replacement because that's why I'm having my ovaries removed in the first place. They said they could give me some hormone replacement for a little while if I really need it. I just hope I'm doing the right thing.....

I only took the HRT for about a year. I still had hot flashes, night sweats, moodiness and NO sex drive, so I stopped. If it's not helping, why risk it!?

Only you know if you are doing the right thing for yourself. Try making a list of pros and cons and see how that stacks up.

txshopper73 · 02-14-2008, 10:48 AM

I had mine done last year...34 years old. My uterus was prolapsing...they called it uterun septum.

The pain was pretty bad. I was on a morphine drip that I could push myself. Coming home, I stayed on my pain meds. The worst was when I had to cough. I thought my insides were going to come out.

There was some discharge for about a week but it was really light.

While the pain was something that I hope to never experience again, it was all worth it. I'm no longer slowed down by monthly periods and I still have my ovaries so I'm still producing hormones.

patty58 · 02-14-2008, 10:54 AM

I know I have already posted my experiences but also wanted to add that it was the best decision I ever made. I'm sure that in time you will feel that way soon.

Tiramisu · 02-14-2008, 12:16 PM

Had my surgery over Mother's Day Weekend (in on Thursday, out on Wednesday) 1987 (36 yo) a bikini cut, uterus only. My only bad part was in the recovery room when they take you off pain meds to wake you up. On a scale of 1 to 10 - two childbirths were a 1 or 2, gall bladder was a 4, hysterectomy was a 6, and lung/thorasic surgery was a 20. No stairs, no driving, no lifting - you'll be OK.

No more periods! I've heard both sides about it making menopause easier or worse. I've hated every day of menopause and it seems like it's been going on for 10 years to me.

REMEMBER: This too shall pass!

tjdmom · 02-14-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by patty58

I know I have already posted my experiences but also wanted to add that it was the best decision I ever made. I'm sure that in time you will feel that way soon.

I hope so. I'm trying to be positive....

HallTx1203 · 02-14-2008, 05:28 PM

I had cervical cancer....I had my hysterectomy on Aug 14, 1999

I had had prev C sections so he just used the same scar...Actually, he straightened my scar...lol...Prev it looked like a ) from the belly button down...Now it is a straight line

It was the best thing that ever happened to me.....No more periods...No more pain......

Definitely, no lifting or driving til okay'd.....

I had the morphine drip the whole time in the hospital(6 days)..Then pain meds once home....

The pain reminded me of a C Section....

Best wishes & prayers

Joyce

tjdmom · 02-16-2008, 07:46 AM

Thanks everyone for sharing all your experiences. I still wish I did not have to do it, I just wish I knew it was the right decision instead of just hoping it is...... but hearing all your positive stories makes me feel a little better.

02-14-2008, 10:48 AM	#19
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	I had mine done last year...34 years old. My uterus was prolapsing...they called it uterun septum. The pain was pretty bad. I was on a morphine drip that I could push myself. Coming home, I stayed on my pain meds. The worst was when I had to cough. I thought my insides were going to come out. There was some discharge for about a week but it was really light. While the pain was something that I hope to never experience again, it was all worth it. I'm no longer slowed down by monthly periods and I still have my ovaries so I'm still producing hormones. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

02-14-2008, 10:54 AM	#20
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	I know I have already posted my experiences but also wanted to add that it was the best decision I ever made. I'm sure that in time you will feel that way soon. __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

02-14-2008, 12:16 PM	#21
Tiramisu YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 462	Had my surgery over Mother's Day Weekend (in on Thursday, out on Wednesday) 1987 (36 yo) a bikini cut, uterus only. My only bad part was in the recovery room when they take you off pain meds to wake you up. On a scale of 1 to 10 - two childbirths were a 1 or 2, gall bladder was a 4, hysterectomy was a 6, and lung/thorasic surgery was a 20. No stairs, no driving, no lifting - you'll be OK. No more periods! I've heard both sides about it making menopause easier or worse. I've hated every day of menopause and it seems like it's been going on for 10 years to me. REMEMBER: This too shall pass! __________________ Unto Others As You Would Last edited by Tiramisu; 02-14-2008 at 12:19 PM.

02-14-2008, 05:28 PM	#23
HallTx1203 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CENTRAL TEXAS Posts: 1,867	I had cervical cancer....I had my hysterectomy on Aug 14, 1999 I had had prev C sections so he just used the same scar...Actually, he straightened my scar...lol...Prev it looked like a ) from the belly button down...Now it is a straight line It was the best thing that ever happened to me.....No more periods...No more pain...... Definitely, no lifting or driving til okay'd..... I had the morphine drip the whole time in the hospital(6 days)..Then pain meds once home.... The pain reminded me of a C Section.... Best wishes & prayers Joyce __________________ Joyce and Shelby

02-16-2008, 07:46 AM	#24
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	Thanks everyone for sharing all your experiences. I still wish I did not have to do it, I just wish I knew it was the right decision instead of just hoping it is...... but hearing all your positive stories makes me feel a little better.