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When will the pre-hysterectomy anxiety end? (having surgery 4/1)
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03-20-2014, 08:52 AM
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Posts: 108
Hysterectomy: April 1st, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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When will the pre-hysterectomy anxiety end? (having surgery 4/1)
Thanks so much good luck to you also 😃 we can do it. I am so glad I found this site for support.
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03-20-2014, 08:54 AM
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Posts: 108
Hysterectomy: April 1st, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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When will the pre-hysterectomy anxiety end? (having surgery 4/1)
Thanks I have been preparing my space. Lol changing everything around to be available to me without having to bend or reach lol.
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03-20-2014, 01:26 PM
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Posts: 115
Hysterectomy: January 7th, 2014
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: When will the pre-hysterectomy anxiety end?
Totally understand...I was so nervous and had a 3 month wait until my surgery. I was able to put it out of my mind for the first 2 months leading up but the weeks and week before I was a rollercoaster. Tense, crying, just so scared. I'd never had major surgery and was afraid of the unknown. Everything I was afraid would happen never happened and as soon as I checked into the hospital and it was happening I wasn't scared anymore. My recovery was smooth and I feel better than I've felt in years and am so glad I did it. I can tell you a few things that helped calm me down the week before surgery: 1) Belleruth Naparstek's "preparing for surgery" medidation you can download it online. She talks you through it and it calms you down and also includes affirmations for after surgery and very gentle, healing music. 2) yoga/stretching/deep breathing 3) glass of wine at night :-) 4) massage That was all what helped me stay sane.
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03-20-2014, 02:07 PM
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Posts: 90
Hysterectomy: April 3rd, 2014
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: When will the pre-hysterectomy anxiety end?
I imagine mine is going to end sometime in May.
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03-20-2014, 02:19 PM
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Posts: 862
Hysterectomy: March 10th, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: When will the pre-hysterectomy anxiety end?
Hi Badgurlnik,
the pre anxiety may not end till after your surgery. Try spending some time getting your recovery area ready and doing a bit of shopping for things you might need.
Then, try to not think about it all the time. I know what you mean, it is hard to move it from your mind. But, try to visualize yourself being successful healing at home, and know that in a few weeks you will be over the surgery.
Do you think you are crying because you are scared? Depressed? A little of both? Another thing that worked for me was reading the book about hysterectomies, and watching the videos on this site.
You are going to be okay. Also, if you have a spouse send him to the link for husbands and ask him to spend some time reading it. It may help him to understand what you are feeling.
Thinking of you. Good luck.
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03-20-2014, 02:45 PM
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Posts: 26
Hysterectomy: April 2nd, 2014
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: When will the pre-hysterectomy anxiety end?
OMG, i'm so happy to hear and read that i'm not alone with the feeling i am also having, my surgery (TAH) is coming up on 4/2, the day after yours and i feel so depressed and wanting to cry as if no one really understands what i'm going through nor really feels my emotional state of mind. i know in the end all is worth it and will be great for my health and in reading the post op stories but good gosh its hard trying to adjust it all. thanks for all the feedback everyone!!! it surely helps and i mean ALOT.. many XOXO to those preparing for their day. next week is my last and gosh darn its just harder than i thought.
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03-20-2014, 02:57 PM
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Posts: 12
Hysterectomy: May 28th, 2014
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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When will the pre-hysterectomy anxiety end? (having surgery 4/1)
I feel the same way, and my hysterectomy is not until May!! Terrified and scared. Hopefully, you feel everyone's support and can remain strong even when you cannot or do not want to.
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03-20-2014, 03:03 PM
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Posts: 4
Hysterectomy: April 23rd, 2014
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Removed both
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When will the pre-hysterectomy anxiety end? (having surgery 4/1)
My surgery is set for April 23 as of about 2 hours ago. I was just crying to myself and thought I'd come here to see if anyone else thinks about this stuff.
I'm arranging a will, etc. because of the mortality risk. I'm 35 and have 3 girls. My PMDD tells me it would be better to die but I know I need to survive because my family needs me! I cried because I realized I'm valuable. I've been beating myself up since I started my periods at 11. Finding out it was PMDD the entire time ... it's been the strangest and quite wonderful 2 years. If it wasn't for the fibro and lupus dx's, I'd be an extremely happy camper knowing the PMDD will be gone soon.
I'm afraid to die.... that's my fear right now....
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03-20-2014, 03:13 PM
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Posts: 5
Hysterectomy: December 30th, 2014
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: When will the pre-hysterectomy anxiety end?
I just got the news yesterday that I will be having a LAVH in just over two weeks and I too am a nervous wreck! There are just so many questions and doubts and concerns... it is overwhelming at times. Sending positive thoughts and prayers in your direction.
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03-20-2014, 04:12 PM
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Posts: 108
Hysterectomy: April 1st, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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When will the pre-hysterectomy anxiety end? (having surgery 4/1)
Thanks so much gonna download it
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