Hello, new member

Hi ladies!! I am so happy to find this site!!
I have been having issues since I was 11 yrs old. I have suffered from dysmenorrhea since childhood and finally had an ablation a few years ago. Well, needless to say I am starting to have problems again. The cramps are coming back and I am currently on my cycle for three weeks!!! Stomach bloated, breasts tender, etc!! I have an appointment this coming Wednesday and I am so afraid that they will tell me I will need a hysterectomy. My boyfriend is so unsupportive and thank God for this site. Oh I forgot to mention that I was diagnosed with adenomyosis. So just sharing my story and hope all is well ladies.

Welcome to HysterSisters! You don't have a hysterectomy date mentioned in your profile (click here to add it if you know what it is!)

For helpful information and resources you will find specific help by clicking these links: for Treatment Options, for Pre-Op Or for Post-Op.

You will find wonderful information in our Hysterectomy Checkpoints.

For more information about managing your journey around the site, visit New Here. General answers to basic questions about the site can be found in our FAQ.

Please [click here] and fill out your Member Survey. It is fast and easy and will help others to be able to provide support for your hysterectomy needs. (And you will get your first member badge!)

We are glad you registered!

Again, welcome to HysterSisters!

P.S. This is our "Introduce Yourself" forum and its purpose is to point you in the proper direction for the best support for your needs. Only staff can reply here for the purpose of helping you find your way around the HysterSisters.com website. Support by our members is offered in our support forums (links in this reply above) where you can ask your specific questions and receive replies from our members. We look forward to seeing you on the support boards of this site!

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It's nice to have you join us!

For now you can use the Hysterectomy Options and Alternatives message board. Start new threads there to ask questions and to ask for support. You'll find information to discuss with your doctor in the Hysterectomy Options Checkpoint and an important video to view here: Give Me a Second.

We'll be here to support you on your journey!

Hi ladies
Well, I had my MD appt yesterday and I will definitely need a hysterectomy. The MD said he uses the DaVinci Robotic or what ever its called and said that its a one night stay in the hospital. He will leave my ovaries which is good. Now I am on Progesterone for ten days. I go for an US next week then I will schedule a date. Its so ironic I stumbled across this site and then when I get to the MD office, I happen to see an advertisement for this site.

Thanks for sharing the update! Now that you know you will be scheduling a hysterectomy, you're welcome to post on the Pre-Op Hysterectomy Support board where pre- and post-op Sisters can respond. Check out the Pre-Op Page for helpful information and tips, too.

I'm sending best wishes for your surgery and recovery!

Good evening ladies, I have a date for my surgery. I will be having surgery on July 24th, 2012. I am nervous but happy that I won't have to suffer any longer. Have a good night and stay cool!!!

Thanks for the update!

Now that you're scheduled, please add the surgery date to your profile using the first link in Princess Ruby's reply, or use this one: Edit Profile. After adding the surgery date, be sure to scroll down the page to click on the "Save Changes" link.

We'll look for you on the Pre-Op Hysterectomy Support message board. Be sure to browse in the Pre-Op Page, too.