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09-04-2004, 09:03 PM
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Posts: 168
Hysterectomy: July 19th, 2004
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
Ovaries: Undecided
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Just asking for help
Crystal,
You are not alone. I think that just about everyone here went through some sort of pre op jitters. The wait for surgery is hard. I was glad to finally have been diagnosed and recommended for surgery. My uterus was enlarged. My periods were irregular. When I did finally have one, I'd bleed so heavy that I couldn't leave the house. If I absolutely had to go to work, I'd sometimes end up coming home at lunch to change clothes.
Within five minutes of being told I needed surgery, it was scheduled. The timing was perfect. My hubby is a school teacher and is home all summer. There was nothing going on at work requiring my attention. My kids are old enough to take care of themselves--and me. Despite the fact that everything was perfectly in line for me to do this, I still agonized before my surgery.
I read all the horror stories about how this was going to ruin my sex life and I'd never be the same, etc. Some women have more problems that others due to hormonal issues. I was able to keep my ovaries. The only change I see is that I don't have that big lump in my tummy any more. I don't spot all month long. I'm still easing back into romance, but so far it has been wonderful--no cramps and no spotting afterward. My hubby says it's better for him because he's not worried the whole time that he's hurting me.
You'll need to go slow at first when you finally get the green light, but I think you'll see an improvement without all your gyn troubles.
As for the recovery time, try to find someone who can help you with your daughter. Ask one of the other mothers at the preschool if they can give your daughter a ride home. Maybe there is a teenage babysitter you can get to come over after school to play with your daughter and feed her. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Best wishes!
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