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05-06-2010, 06:30 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 24
Hysterectomy: May 12th, 2010
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Hysterectomy being performed in less than 1 week!!!!
Hello everyone. I am obviously new to this forum. I am 26 years old and have been fighting endometriosis for 13 years. I have already had three laparoscopies, many different meds and birth controls, and other therapies. I have finally came to the end of the road. I had an appointment yesterday (5/5) and knew that I could not take the pain and bleeding (not suppose to be having periods) anymore. I have known for years that I would have to have a hysterectomy. I have endo very bad. I am scheduled for next Wednesday (5/12). I am scared, nervous, anxious, and just plain freaking out. I guess that now it is happening things are a little different. I am afraid I will feel like an "it" and not a woman. I am afraid of the pain with recovery. Also concerned about actually being an overnight patient in the hospital. This is hard for me for working as a radiology technologist and knowing some of what is going on. Hope I am patient. ha ha Also I am sure I will get bored with being off six weeks. Good thing I love to read. I also have concerns about going through menapause. Kinda been through it once with Lupron. That was interesting. I hope that I do not drive my husband nutts. Since we have been married (only 6 months) I have already had one laparaoscopy, IUD put in, and now a full hysterectomy. That's a lot for newlyweds to take in. I am having a open hysterectomy. Was really hoping to be vaginally or laparoscopy. I am losing my uterus and both ovaries. OH MY!!!!! Just have a lot of concerns and only a few days to take it all in. Happening so fast. Any suggestions anyone about anything. Advice, support, and concerns are very welcomed. Thank you everyone.
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