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09-30-2007, 04:15 PM | #1 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny
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| Anyone had a hysterectomy? I have been having some pelvic pain during my monthly cycle and the doctor seems to think it's endometriosis but since I have such a strong family history of breast and ovarian cancer, they recommend I have a complete hysterectomy. I'm 42 and have 2 boys aged 13 and 4. I feel like I'm too old to be having more kids and my husband is happy just the way things are but I've always wanted 3 and this is a harder decision that I thought it'd be. I'm actually kinda depressed about it. Anyways, does anyone have any info about the side effects they would like to share or any advice for me? Thanks, Theresa |
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09-30-2007, 04:24 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas
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| I can honestly say it was the best thing I ever did. I was in my 30's when I had mine. I really had to watch myself because it made me feel so much better that I started doing things that would wear me out. I went back to work after 4 weeks which was probably a mistake 'cause it wore me out but I felt so much better than I had before...no more cramps, HEAVY bleeding, headaches that hurt everytime I took a step. My daughter is going thru the same decisions that you are trying to make. I can only say it was really the right thing for me and I have never regretted it. Good luck |
09-30-2007, 04:32 PM | #3 |
YT 500 Club Member | I had one in 2002, and it was not anything like I thought it would be. I slept most of the time in the hospital, and when I was released, I really felt pretty good. I did not have to take any pain meds when I got home. I have had hot flashes, but I had those before, after going through chemo-therapy in 1999. So, the menopause issue had already been crossed. Anyway, I am glad I did it, and I am especially glad when I walk by the tampon and pad aisle at the grocery store.
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09-30-2007, 04:34 PM | #4 |
Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas
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| I had a complete hysterectomy two years ago and I agree...it was the best decision I've made. The best advice I can give you is to read and research as much as possible. I strongly recommend this site for information and support. It's great!! http://www.hystersisters.com/
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09-30-2007, 04:36 PM | #5 |
Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida
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| It was the greatest thing I ever did for myself. The worst problem I had was bad gas for about a week. My sister however had her's done and her doctor gave her something ahead of time for the gas so she had no problems. Don't worry about it. It's a breeze and the rewards after it's all over are great.
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09-30-2007, 04:48 PM | #6 |
All Dogs Go To Heaven Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: By The Lake
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| I had it done when I was 35 the old fashioned way....the incision in the belly. I was so glad when it was over, the first thing I said to Chuck afterward was "I don't hurt anymore". My daughter (29) had it done last Wed with the new Da Vinci System robotic surgery & just has 5 little incisions across her belly from it. No bleeding afterward, not bad pain from it & she can drive this week if she feels like it. Quicker recovery, amazing.
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09-30-2007, 04:56 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana
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| I had mine about 6 years ago (I'm 52). I had a tumor the size of a small watermelon. I also had suffered from endometriosis for years and had it lasered off twice. Finally they took it all and it was the best thing ever.
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09-30-2007, 04:56 PM | #8 |
Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys
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| I was very young when i had mine, 16 yrs ago, mine was an emergency from an eptopic pregnacy, but i take estrogen and no hot flashes, make sure you take calcium and vitetem D for your bones you wont regret not having periods
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09-30-2007, 05:40 PM | #9 |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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| my mom had hers out YEARS ago... and she still says to me... Marci.. when you are done having kids... have it all taken out... she coudln't be happier with her decision. She had very off cycles so it was more necissity than want.... as for the 3rd child.. there are other ways to be a mom |
09-30-2007, 05:42 PM | #10 |
Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US
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| I had my hysterectomy one day & went to my daughter's baby shower the next day. |
09-30-2007, 05:47 PM | #11 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: West Virginia
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| I had a laporoscopy and a D&C to confirm the endometriosis and 6 months of shots to make my periods stop. I still suffered from a lot of pain after all of that, so I was given a choice to get a hysterectomy at the age of 30. I chose to have a total hyst., leaving no ovaries. I also have fibromyalgia which complicates things sometimes. Even though my husband and I already made the decision of having no more children, (he had a vasectomy) I was still sad and depressed for a little while after I had the hysterectomy. I think I kind of felt less like a women and it was so final. But given the choice again, I would definitely do it all over. You don't realize how bad you feel til it goes away. It is amazing what you build a tolerance too. I felt much better right away and take hormones daily. I was also off work for 8 weeks, but you can get around fairly decent after a few weeks. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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09-30-2007, 05:48 PM | #12 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama
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| This issue has been tossed back and forth with my hubby and I. I have PCOD and Adnomyosis so my periods are incredibly painful. My doctor said the only way to stop the pain is a hyst. My hubby is undecided about anymore kids though. I'm 33 and he's 36 and we have two boys. It's difficult to figure out for us because there are days that I want another baby but it took 6 years trying to get my second son. My mom had a full and LOVES it my sister-in-law had one and the dr messed up and she hasn't been the same since.
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10-01-2007, 12:14 AM | #13 |
Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa
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| Best thing I ever did!! Except for hot flushes lol but they are better than the pain, problems and pads
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10-01-2007, 01:48 AM | #14 |
No Longer a Member | I had mine done in 1991 at the age of 29. Back then we were just giving a name to endometriosis. The medical world has made great strides with it since then. Even at the age I was it was a great decision. |
10-01-2007, 03:20 AM | #15 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia
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| I had one June 15, 2006. BEST thing I ever did! I was in so much pain before. Now we are just still kind of working on getting the HRT just right.
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