10 Months Post and Still Unhappy

It will be a year in March since I had my lavh/bso and I still wish I hadn't had it done...I still don't feel like my hormones are right. I am taking 1.25 Cenestin everyday and an additional .45 Cenestin every other day. My biggest regret is that I didn't get a second opinion and that no corrective surgery was done at the time, even though I expressed a concern for needing...I have Ibs and fibromyalgia also...I believe that I have a cystocele and rectocele...I was told that they didn't think I had a problem with the latter two..to give it a year and see. Well, now it seems to be worse. I have to urinate all the time. Seems like I don't finish and have to go back again...which is a real bother at work. Seems like with bm's even when I can go, that I don't finish that either...I don't know. I really am afraid of surgery but since all this other has been done and it didn't help my other symptoms, feel like it is the only choice....???

Hey Sister ,

I am a little further along than you (hyster anniversary in Feb), but I do understand what you are talking about. I have a lawyer friend who tells me to take all the information I have, make the best decision possible -based on that information at that time and then never look back....which of course is easier said than done. My sister-in-law is a surgeon and she said it can take up to a year to heal from this type of surgery. I know it's hard to talk with your doctor, but if he/she doesn't hear your concerns, I would suggest finding one that does. If you are experiencing pain/difficulty someone should listen and give you a plan to fix it.

Good luck....
brighteyes

Hi itsme,

I'm so sorry you're having such a rough time with this. It is frustrating to be so far out from surgery and still not feel like your old self. I keep hearing it takes a full year to feel up to par again and I think that might be about right for a lot of Sisters.

I feel concerned that you're not feeling like your hormones are at the best levels, and that you're having problems urinating and having bm's. Have you had a chance to make it clear to your doctor that you're having these problems? In my experience I often had to be VERY persistent with my doctors to let them know I wanted relief and wasn't going to leave them alone until I got it. I think some would get annoyed with me but I got results. I must say it's not in my nature to be confrontational, but...I decided I really needed to stand up for my health.

If your doctor isn't listening or doesn't seem to take you seriously enough, I would definitely recommend a second or even a third opinion. I had to see seven doctors in a row to finally find out about needing a hyst due to a serious medical condition (it usually doesn't take NEARLY this many doctors! ). It was exhausting, but I finally ended up with the right doctors. I always let them know of frustrating symptoms right away and they try to help me get relief and solve any problems right away.

I do hope you'll get in touch with your doc if you haven't already. And I really hope you'll start to feel like yourself again soon! We're here for you whenever you need us.