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scared of big day
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06-30-2006, 09:42 AM
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Hysterectomy: July 26th, 2006
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scared of big day
Hi
i am 44 and due to have a fully hysterectomy on the 26th July 2006, I have known for ages that one day this would come, I have troubles eversince my periods started when i was 15 and what with and entopic preg 8 weeks in my 30's and miscarriages, ivf attempts, hyperplasic womb and the list goes on, so sadly with no children i have now to sucumb to the BIG H, in the last 6 weeks i have gone down hill with panic attacks and just feel terrible blood pressure is up heart rate up and i have a heart problem managed by drugs so with all this i am a bit of a mess, with just over 3 weeks to go i would love to know how to keep myself from going mad, i have also requested that the op be done by epidural as the thought of being put out stresses me even more, must be the control freak in me i guess, help
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06-30-2006, 10:00 AM
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Posts: 99
Hysterectomy: May 26th, 2006
Ovaries: Removed both
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scared of big day
Hi Lilly! First, I must say that you are brave asking for an epidural rather than going to sleep. I don't like being strapped down and I know they have to strap your arms to the wings on the OR table. Plus, I would probably have a panic attack right on the table if I was awake and aware of what was going on. I've had several surgeries so the part about going to sleep never bothers me.
Second, the nervousness and anxiety before the surgery is normal. I know you will read over and over again how the wait before surgery is the hardest part. It's difficult to understand that when you're pre-op, but it really is the truth. If you have any hobbies or other things you can do to take your mind off the upcoming surgery, I suggest you do them. The week before my surgery, I was a cleaning freak. I cleaned everything in sight. The activity helped me to expend a lot of nervous energy - plus it made me tired.
Take care of yourself and good luck with your surgery. I'm sure everything will be fine.
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06-30-2006, 10:11 AM
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Hysterectomy: July 26th, 2006
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hi
thanks for replying, i know you are right about the epidurial that is another worry is that i will panic on the table, its a not win situation for me, i wish i could be a little more brave than i am, i am thinking of everything that can go wrong as oppose to thinking what can go right, just the pessimist in me
it was nice of you to right back
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06-30-2006, 10:26 AM
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Posts: 320
Hysterectomy: July 18th, 2006
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Undecided
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Painting helps!
I am painting inside my house-rooms, trims, doors. It needed it, and it looks so much better! (I will appreciate this when I'm home recovering!) I also know it will be a long time before I can bend and stretch this way! I'm going to do some furniture re-arranging and gardening-all things I don't plan on doing for a LONG time! I have anxiety too, but when I'm doing these things, I don't think about the hyst-yea!Best wishes!
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06-30-2006, 10:50 AM
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Posts: 269
Hysterectomy: January 20th, 2004
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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scared of big day
You are perfectly normal for being nervous. I actually put off having a hysterectomy for 7 years because I was so afraid of the anesthesia.
Being on the other side now, I wish I hadn't waited so long. I have panic disorder, OCD, etc., so I can definately relate.
We are here for you. God bless!
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06-30-2006, 11:09 AM
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Posts: 5,587
Hysterectomy: October 18th, 2005
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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scared of big day
I can certainly relate to being scared of the surgery. Looking back I realize I was the one inflicting fear upon myself. I allowed myself to think of some really gory and scary things about the surgery. I should have been focusing on the problems that would be eliminated by the surgery. I delayed having surgery for 6 years. I can't believe I allowed myself to suffer that long. I know things worsened during those years too. Gosh, I can't believe I was my worst enemy when it came to surgery!
Fear can be a pretty scary thing, I must admit. Try to have a positive and happy aura to keep your spirits up. I know it's easier said than done. During the last two weeks prior to surgery, I made myself shift gears because I guess I got fed up with scaring myself.
Best wishes and 's
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06-30-2006, 02:13 PM
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Posts: 6
Hysterectomy:
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Removed both
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scared of big day
Hi! I have been waiting to have my hysterectomy now for weeks. The first week it was scheduled the doctor had a death in the family. The second week June 21, I ended up with a red throat and swollen uvula and they couldn't put the tube down my throat. So I have been preparing for weeks and nothing has happened yet, except alot of pain. I now have an appointment to go in next Thursday after the 4th to try to figure this mess out. Apparently I have an underlying infection that they need to find. To make matters worse our little girl is in our nieces wedding on July 15 and wants me to be there. My husband flew with her to my parents yesterday so she would already be there and to give her a chance to have a little fun this summer without having to watch her miserable mom. I know it's starting to scare her. She just wants me there really badly and it's a 15+ hour drive. I'm not sure what will happen. Also her 8th birthday in on July 14. I feel really bad that my husband and I may not see her, but I know she will have a much better time there and my parents and her aunts and uncles will make it a great birthday. I just feel like I am loosing my mind. I wish you luck and hope all goes much better for you.
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