Abdominal Hysterectomy - Doing Great TAH/BSO 7/11/08

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Abdominal Hysterectomy - Doing Great TAH/BSO 7/11/08

Abdominal Hysterectomy - Doing Great TAH/BSO 7/11/08

Date : 08-04-2008 - 03:20 PM - Readers : 2385

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I had been searching for a doctor who would agree to do a hysterectomy for a long time. I had my first period when I was ten and it went down hill from there. Periods were always irregular, painful and irritating. I knew at a young age that I did not want children. God bless those of you who do! I tried every birth control pill out there, with no relief. After more than twenty years on the pill, several gyn's, too many accidents and missed days of work I finally found a gyn who was symathetic. She scheduled my TAH/possible BSoO for September of this year after treating me for six months, with no relief. I did not have to think about the surgery. I knew I wanted it and I wanted it right away. While I was waiting for my date to arrive I was laid off from my job. My doc moved my date to July so I would still be covered by insurance.

My day came and I arrived at the castle ready to go. Unlike alot of the posts I have read I had no difficulty. My doc told me I would go home one day after surgery. When she came to see me that day she allowed me to stay one more night in the hospital because of the "discomfort". I also had some difficulty after my Foley catheter was removed. After being straight cathed again I had a great sense of relief. I went home the next day. My most wonderful husband arranged to take the next two weeks off from work to take care of me.

On my two week anniversary my husband knew I had to get out of the house. He took me to a beautiful spot by a nearby lake and we had a nice, quiet picnic. My recovery, so far, has been uneventful. I have passed the usual milestones and will be returning to my doc on the 11th of August.

Hopefully, she will tell me that I can start looking for another job, as my health insurance will end at the end of August. I have taken this time to figure out what I want to do for a living. I have been in management for sooooo long, and I need a change. I have decided to take a class and become a dog groomer. A friend who owns a grooming shop has offered to let me apprentice with her. Animals have been my joy and hobby since forever. Why not go where my heart can be happy?

To everyone in Hysterville, best of luck! Try to find happiness where ever you can.

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