byondbzr
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Post by byondbzr on Nov 28, 2016 14:17:36 GMT
I'm going in for a hysterectomy this morning. I have severe anemia which is triggering/has caused sciatic nerve pain, high blood pressure, a heart murmur, weakness, leg and muscle cramps, and extreme fatigue. My periods are like a crime scene (tmi). I'm 42, and it's time to have it done, and I'm not worrying too much. Hoping to get my health back on track now. How many peas have gone through this? Glad you had it done? Did it change your health issues? I hope so!
So please wish me luck! Thank you!
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Post by annabella on Nov 28, 2016 14:39:15 GMT
Hope everything goes smoothly and you have a speedy recovery!
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scrappert
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Post by scrappert on Nov 28, 2016 14:49:04 GMT
I can relate and you will be surprised on how much better you are going to feel after your recovery. It has been 7 years, I was 36 for mine. So many things went away that I was not aware of that I had!
Good luck and good healing thoughts and prayers on a quick recovery. Take it slow! Major surgery, take your time healing.
ETA: Yes, I am so happy to have had mine. Best decision ever! And not to worry about periods? Oh, my. Greatest thing ever (I had your crime scene ones, too). Always had to plan around my period. The freedom of this in itself is enough to make you feel better. LOL
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Post by craftsbycarolyn on Nov 28, 2016 15:32:14 GMT
Had it done. So happy.
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Post by scrapmaven on Nov 28, 2016 16:00:11 GMT
Wishing you an easy surgery with a quick and comfortable recovery.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 28, 2016 16:22:59 GMT
No advice here, but wishing you luck and a speedy recovery!
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smcast
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Post by smcast on Nov 28, 2016 16:31:14 GMT
Prayers for a smooth recovery and this should improve your quality of life dramatically. Take it easy and heal well.
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Post by gar on Nov 28, 2016 16:33:20 GMT
Wishing you a smooth op and a speedy recovery  |
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Post by leslie132 on Nov 28, 2016 16:35:35 GMT
Praying for a successful surgery and a quick healing time. Take care of yourself!!
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valincal
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Post by valincal on Nov 28, 2016 19:07:25 GMT
Hope it all goes well and that you are feeling better very soon!
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uksue
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Post by uksue on Nov 28, 2016 19:11:07 GMT
I had hysterectomy ( pelvic clearance )due to cancer and although it took a full 2 months to feel 'normal' it's well worth it for your issues . So many people I know feel they had no idea how rough they had been feeling for ages until they recovered from the surgery - and remembered how well they 'could ' feel.
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River
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Post by River on Nov 28, 2016 19:16:41 GMT
It's been 3 years since mine. All I have to say it watch out for instant menopause, It was a b*tch for me.
Many prayers and positive thoughts for a quick and easy recovery.
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 28, 2016 20:55:48 GMT
I'm hoping it all went well today.
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Post by maryland on Nov 28, 2016 20:58:29 GMT
I hope it goes well and you have a fast recovery!
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Post by leannec on Nov 28, 2016 20:59:10 GMT
I'm so happy I had a hysto ... no regrets at all  I hope all went well for you and that your recovery is quick  |
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Mystie
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Post by Mystie on Nov 28, 2016 21:02:14 GMT
I'm going in for a hysterectomy this morning. I have severe anemia which is triggering/has caused sciatic nerve pain, high blood pressure, a heart murmur, weakness, leg and muscle cramps, and extreme fatigue. My periods are like a crime scene (tmi). I'm 42, and it's time to have it done, and I'm not worrying too much. Hoping to get my health back on track now. How many peas have gone through this? Glad you had it done? Did it change your health issues? I hope so! So please wish me luck! Thank you! I haven't had one, but my friends and family who have were really happy to have that uterus gone! I hope your surgery has gone really well and that you'll have a great recovery and more importantly, no more anemia! |
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lesley
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Post by lesley on Nov 28, 2016 21:08:44 GMT
I hope everything went well today, and that you heal quickly and easily. I had mine five years ago, and it improved the quality of my life so much.
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Post by peasapie on Nov 28, 2016 21:20:41 GMT
I did, for fibroids. Terrible anemia and had to receive some transfusions before they could operate. Mine was abdominal because of the size of the fibroids, but I hope yours can be laparoscopic to make it a little easier. You are going to LOVE not having your period...good luck!
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Post by papersilly on Nov 28, 2016 21:28:51 GMT
had it done when I was 44. best thing I've ever done. i'll take the occasional minor side effects of menopause over bloodbath any day. I'm just happy to be able to wear white pants all year long if I wanted to. LOL
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azredhead
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Post by azredhead on Nov 28, 2016 21:30:58 GMT
Hugs! I hope all goes well! I hope not far behind you.. totally feel for you! I hope you have a smooth recovery and back up on your feet soon.
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Sue
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Post by Sue on Nov 28, 2016 21:34:18 GMT
Wishing you well, a smooth recovery, and feeling good by Christmas.
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Post by Zee on Nov 28, 2016 21:47:41 GMT
I had mine 5 years ago for fibroids and I regret nothing! It was the best thing ever. No more crime scenes, pain, anemia, etc.
It took me the full six weeks to feel recovered and like myself, so don't push yourself too soon.
Hope all goes well!
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Post by corinne11 on Nov 28, 2016 21:50:37 GMT
I will definitely wish you luck and a speedy recovery! I'm having surgery today too- but I am having an ablation and a mirena put in. If it doesn't work my next step will be a hysterectomy. I haven't been under anaesthetic for over 25 yrs so I am a little bit nervous, but am sure I will be fine. Keeping my fingers crossed all my problems will be solved. Good luck! Corinne |
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Post by birukitty on Nov 28, 2016 23:03:12 GMT
I hope your surgery went well today and that you are soon on the road to recovery. And especially feeling much better by Christmas!
Corrine-I hope your surgery goes well too.
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Nov 28, 2016 23:08:24 GMT
I will definitely wish you luck and a speedy recovery! I'm having surgery today too- but I am having an ablation and a mirena put in. If it doesn't work my next step will be a hysterectomy. I haven't been under anaesthetic for over 25 yrs so I am a little bit nervous, but am sure I will be fine. Keeping my fingers crossed all my problems will be solved. Good luck! Corinne Good luck with your surgery. |
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Nov 28, 2016 23:12:23 GMT
Good luck byondzr. I hope it went well. Get well soon.
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Post by monklady123 on Nov 28, 2016 23:13:37 GMT
Best decision I EVER made! Best thing ever! Seriously...lol. Those who have had one will understand, and those who haven't can just shake their heads at our enthusiasm.  I'm assuming you're done with the surgery now. Hope it went well. After a few days you'll feel better. Be sure to take those pain pills on schedule so you can "stay ahead" of the pain. And follow the doctor's orders about how long you need to take to recover, even if you feel better. I felt great pretty quickly but my doctor said six weeks. And she said that in her opinion most complications that occur after surgery are the result of the patient not following orders and trying to do too much too soon. Sounded like a good reason to me not to do any housework.  "I'm sorry dear, I couldn't possibly carry that laundry downstairs, the doctor said so." or "No I can't go grocery shopping and carry ten tons of groceries into the house, the doctor said so." or "Vacuuming?? Oh no, the doctor said nothing like that." hehehehe  |
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Post by gale w on Nov 28, 2016 23:28:23 GMT
Praying everything went well.
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Post by baslp on Nov 29, 2016 0:03:18 GMT
I had one last June due to a prolapse . My ovaries were left so I still have those hormones running through my body. I am so glad that I had it done .i feel like a weight was lifted from my bladder. Hope it went smoothly and you have plenty of time to recover.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Nov 29, 2016 0:09:38 GMT
My sister was the same way and said after surgery it changed her life. Good wishes going your way!
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"I'm sorry dear, I couldn't possibly carry that laundry downstairs, the doctor said so." or "No I can't go grocery shopping and carry ten tons of groceries into the house, the doctor said so." or "Vacuuming?? Oh no, the doctor said nothing like that." hehehehe 
