New Here

First time writing but have looking for a while. I'm soooo glad you are here for me as I was scared to death about what to expect. Before my surgery TLVH/BSO on 6/29/07 all I did was cry. Of course I still cry, but that's just the horomones messing with me. When I was diagonised with cervical and uteran cancer I was devastated. I felt like it was the end of the world and nobody cared. I don't really remember how I found this site but my guardian angel must have been on my shoulder. My surgery went well and I was released the following afternoon. By Monday evening I was running a temp of 104 and was re-admitted. The next day, about 1:30 they went back in to drain an abcess the size of a tennisball from the cuff. I thought I was going to die. I made it through and was finally re-released on Thursday. I didn't care if I had to take that cathater home with me I just wanted out. Thank goodness my bladder finally woke up when I got home. So far I've had minimal pain, except on those days I think I'm back to myself and over do it. I've learned,through lots of scolding, to take it easy and be good to myself. I still find it hard to ask people to do things that I should be capable of doing myself but that's where the mood swings kinda come in handy. Anyhow, thank you,thank you, thank you. I just want you to know that I don't think I would have kept my sanity without you.

Lori,
Welcome! We're glad you found us! I had my TAH on 6/27, so we're not that far off in terms of recovery! Poke around a bit, you'll find all sorts of interesting conversations about ANY topic you can dream up! Ask any questions you have and you'll have answers in no time! THis site has saved my sanity, you're right, no one else does understand.... you're in a place now where EVERY one understands!
Good luck with your recovery

I'm new here and so glad I found this sight. The wealth of information here is astounding and has been a lifesaver. My 6 week checkup was last week, and I've come to understand through this website that doesn't mean that I'm to stop taking it easy. My insides are still healing and I can still feel that. Be good to yourself, be good to yourself, and be good to yourself.