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06-30-2002, 03:22 PM
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Posts: 8
Hysterectomy: December 15th, 2003
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Hello Ladies. I have been here before, last year. My hysterectomy was put off because I had surgery for thyroid cancer. I had 2 surgeries 21 days apart and July 2 will be one year since my first one. With my gyno saying call when I am ready, I am trying to summon the courage for this next surgery. It will be a total, I have fibroids and heavy bleeding and spotting, and was high risk for cancer before I knew I had it The doc thought it a good idea to prevent pretty much the inevitable. I am so afraid of the pain, and going into the OR again, I have flashbacks from the second surgery. I knew I had cancer and was very upset. Could this apprehension be from that? I am going to try to schedule for September or October as I have to save some money for being off work. I know it's a while away, but I am making myself sick. I have been thru hernia surgery and the two on my neck, yet i find myself terrified of the pain. I know the painkillers will be there for me, but do they really work for that big a surgery? Am I being silly? I always throw up after surgery and can't imagine doing it with my gut stitched up, what is a pain ball and does it work? I would so appreciate some feedback, how do I get over this fear? Thank you in advance. Mari
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