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Fear Not??
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01-25-2002, 06:32 PM
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Posts: 3
Hysterectomy: March 19th, 2002
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Fear Not??
Thank You Thank You Thank You!!
All of you who sent me encouraging emails and messages. I so appreciate it. It really has helped to hear all of your different stories and suggestions and words of encouragement. I'm getting a lot of support at home, too. So, thanks to everyone.
By no means am I "fear free". But my fears have been eased. After I left my doctor , I cried and was so upset and worried. I made myself sick. I didn't eat much at all for a few days. I'm much better now, but I still have some butterflies. Fear of the unknown is always the worst and the anticipation that comes with it. I've collected my facts and info. and pretty much understand the surgery and recovery and all of that. All I have to do is stay strong and calm my nerves.
Now I want to know about the "afterlife" . I'm having a TAH/BO and so I will be thrust into surgical menopause. So, I want to know about hormones and libido/sexlife and any other body changes. Things that may or may not happen but that I could be preparing for. I'd love to here any of your stories, especially those of you just a few days/weeks post-op. I've heard good things about the Estratest patch. I'd love any other opinions on HRT.
Look forward to hearing from you! Kim
TAH in March, waiting on exact day! Still
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01-25-2002, 08:20 PM
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Posts: 3,099
Hysterectomy: March 5th, 2001
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Fear Not??
I'm so glad you are feeling more at ease with your surgery!
Every woman is different...and every recovery is different. I was very lucky...my surgery went well, I healed well, and I started HRT on the fifth day after surgery. I've been doing well on it, with no problems. I took things very slowly and followed the good advice I found here....I think it made a huge difference in my return to good health. I think my libido came back gradually, as it might following any major surgery; again, everyone is different. I have had no major body changes except I went up a cup size (puberty finally at 45!). And my skin cleared up! Yay, estrogen! Farewell, androgens!!
Talk to your doctor about HRT and see what s/he recommends, then read all you can, and you'll reach a good decision. Hang in there!
Karen
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