Hello All

Hello, I am new here, just joined the other day. I have a vaginal laproscopic hysterectomy scheldued for this Thursday (7-10-06). I am 26 yrs old. I was wondering, if there are many people as young as me, that is going through this. I am very very nervous about my upcoming surgery. I would appreciate any and all advice pertaining to the surgery itself and mostly recovery. I am looking forward to making lots of new friends here and sharing advice and experiences. Thanks!

I am 30 is your surgery the 10 or 13th

I'm 32 so not too much older than you. I've heard that the most common times for hysterectomy are the 30's and then much later in life (70's or something like that).

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Hi I am 27. I know it freaked me out alot to be so young facing such a huge thing. I had a TAH so as far as recovery yours will be different. I am not sure how recovery is when you have a vaginal hysterectomy. But common things to do during recovery is rest, rest, and rest. Make sure to drink plenty of water, and walk. I would take the "long way" to the bathroom adding a couple of steps to my trip. The family thought that was funny. When ever I would ask dh to help me stand up out of the recliner. They would ask where are you going? When I replied to the bathroom all attention turned to me. I would try not to giggle because it did not feel good, but as they giggled I would start giggling too.
Jaclyn

JesusLovesU--the 13th, I didn't realized that I messed up on the date, until just now...lol Thanks everyone so much!

Hey All,
I am 31 years old. The age thing does not bother me to much. Infact never once crossed my mind until I read some of the posts on here. I guess I am not surprised because my mom had one at 29. I can tell ya that I am nervous and scared at the same time. One minute I will think" I am totally gonna be fine!" The next I think" what if something goes wrong during surgery," or "with the sleepy medicine." I try and picture myself pre-op and then post -op. The pre- op I see myself freaking out and crying . The post up I see myself tired and sore and glad that it is over......Maybe I should not picture it so much in my head. I am having a LAHV on the 2nd of August, and when I think about how close that is, I get those darn butterflies....

Hay Tata1975
We have the same date!
Liz

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Hi! My name is Tonya. I am 28. I have a TVH on August 1 and I am petrified. I'll be praying for you. I know we can all get through this, yes we are young, but we'll be stronger and better once it's over and we're recovered!!

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Originally Posted by candlemakerinKy Hay Tata1975 We have the same date! Liz

We do don't we... Are you in the north or south of Kentucky? I used to live there. Did I already tell you that?lol ... Are you getting nervous? I know I am . Did not sleep much last night. Am gonna try like heck tonight. We are gonna get through this.. It will be like cake..... (Hpoefully...) What type of hyster are you going to have? I am going to have a LAVH.
Tara