New and Confused (a little)

I'm scheduled for a davinci surgery on 9/4. I had a fibroid removed in Dec. '05 - and they of course came back with a vengeance. I'm just wondering if people have had the same issues I have - fatigue, nausea, bloated. My gyno said my uterus is the size of a 3 mo. pregnant woman, and I really feel it! I feel also like a big loser sometimes because I feel ill and am tired so much - it truly is no fun and I wonder can a uterus cause this many issues? But my big question is - will I be trading one bad thing for another? I mean, after surgery - will I feel like a new person or will it give me different issues? That's what scares me. I am keeping cervix and ovaries. Any insight will be appreciated. Thanks!!!

Seaweed63
I know what you mean. We are sick and tired of being sick and tired.
My surgery date has not yet been set. I still have more tests to find out how extensive it will be, but fatigue is a big thing with me. I can make plans of how much I am going to accomplish and . . . too tired to accomplish anything!!!
My advises me that I will be a new woman after the surgery, so I am taking that theory and running with it. The chances are better for a good result than a bad.
I know that more experienced people will be coming soon to answer your question, but I wanted you to know that you are not alone and you have found a great place for support.

Suzanne

Thank you for replying!! I feel so alone sometimes, thinking I'm the only one who feels this way - sick and tired -- and my friends/family/co-workers can't understand (except the few who have been in this same position). It's nice to know others are feeling the same -- but not that it's nice they are feeling it. ha

Your not alone. I am sorry your are feeling so bad. It is hard for anyone who has not been through this to know how hard it can be. Hang in there!

Thanks. How are you feeling after all this time since you had yours done?

I am doing really well. I just started to work out with our new Wii Fit. I need to loose about 50 pounds. I am taking it very slow just to be extra careful. I had an uneventful recovery (that's the best way to put it). It seemed slow but I am not in any more pain. My bladder & ovaries are all back to normal. I still get gas & gas pains more than I did before the surgery but it is nothing bad. It is so nice not having to worry about bleeding. My cloths & mattress are thankful. So I would say I am doing great. Everything looks fine from here.

Awesome! That gives me hope. I need to lose about 60-70 lbs. once this is all done. I am glad you are doing well and I truly appreciate your comments. You've given me hope.

I found this site after my surgery & I promised myself that I would make sure to come back every few days just to make sure women know that it can turn out just fine. I got so much support here while recovering. A lot of the people who come here have problems so I wanted to make sure I could give back with someone who didn't have big problems. I am glad I could give you hope. It can turn out fine. I am really enjoying the Wii Fit. I do not like to work out at all but the games makes it kinda fun. I know you can do it too! I does feel nice to be doing well.

I know some of what you feel, I to have my life on hold, At Least thats what I feel like. I have cramps all the time, My husband and kids go and do fun things yet I say home because I am so tiered and in pain I dont want to go any place. I do not have a surgery date yet but I am hopeful. I was just hoping that knowing someone else feels some of the same thing might help you a little! good luck with your surgery!

I feel like this entire summer's been just a waiting game for me - counting down to surgery. I thought I would get it done in mid-July, but the dr. was too booked and the robot has to be booked as well, so I don't go until Sept. 4th. It really makes me live day to day -- I never know how I will feel each day. I guess that kind of makes me appreciate each day. I hope you see a dr. soon and find out if you can get surgery. It's just no fun being miserable!! Thanks for responding. Take care.