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06-07-2005, 04:11 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 559
Hysterectomy: May 28th, 2004
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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what should I ask the doc?
Britannia ~
Looking back I know I didn't ask enough questions about long term effects of my hyst. I just wanted the whole thing to go away. I wish I had asked more questions, I still would have had to have it, I just would have been more prepared for the emotional aspect.
Reading your profile I see you have two small children, are you ready not to be able to have more? I realize the pain and bleeding are awful, but so is the not being able to have your own babies. Be sure of this before you do anything, it's forever. That's the one thing I wish my doctor would have stressed more. It can't be undone.
I also didn't really think about who would help me with recovery. With two small children, that is something to seriously consider. I wouldn't have been able to take care of small children by myself for the first couple of weeks.
I don't know if I've been any help, and hopefully you've thought about all this.
Best wishes! Ginger
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