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01-31-2010, 08:24 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 176
Hysterectomy: April 6th, 2010
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Hyst vs UFE
I've been given the choice. 2 docs say it's up to me-neither will recommend one or the other. IRadiologist says I'm a good candidate for UFE. Originally I was thrilled to be given UFE as an option-less recovery time. But the more I read about it, the more I think I'd rather have a hyst and get it over with. I'm tired of feeling like crap, random bleeding (even on BCP), constant bloating and pain, not being able to empty bladder, urine leakage, multiple trips to bathroom at night and throughout the day, etc. Twice I thought I was going to have to go to ER for cath but eventually was able to get things moving. I'm worried that it's going to take too long to get relief. I was hoping for laproscopic hyst. but so far no docs are willing-uterus too large/placement of fibroids too difficult to get to--say need abdominal.
Most people seem to feel the least invasive is always the first choice--but I'm more afraid of having large fibroids dying inside me and the intense cramping than the hyst. Maybe I'm crazy!? I'm in a panic about having to make a decision. Just need to hear from people who've been there. Thanks!
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