my recovery and story something you may have never heard before

Good morning everyone,
I am 6 almost 7 weeks post op from my TAH...Im 31 and no children.
Going back I was never "regular" right from the begining. I started noticing around the age of 21-22 that I would get an odour (not to be graphic) that I could smell through my clothing. And I was and still am a very clean person in that department. So i voiced my concern to my family dr who in turn refered me to my GYN. I went in to see her and she did her check...well to my surprise she told me why I was having the issue. Here is what I had...are you al ready...I had what was called Uterus Deldyphis. It hink thats how you spell it. I had Double Uterus....Double Cervix, and double internal Vagina. No I was not supposed to be a twin...lol. Durring my development there is something called Muller Duct...everyone starts off as i was 2 uterus, 2 cervix, 2 vaginal canals....this Muller duct fuses together to create 1 uterus, 1 cervix, and once vaginal canal....Mine never fused. SO...long story short I would cycle and the odour was basically bad blood that i never lost. I had my first laproscopic procedure in 2001. removed the one vaginal cannal...there I was fixed..Not so much....I then began having problems...3-6 months without a menstrual cycle...sucks never knowing when or where it might decide to come and visit. Tests...more tests another surgery in 2005 BAM...Endo...so they removed that. Now we are in 2010 and i havent had a Period since 2009...Something isnt right. Back to my Gyn. Here is the thing...I still have 2 Uterus, and 2 cervix...I cant conceive naturally....I am a high miscarriage rate, and they find pre cancer cells on my one cervix....Endometriosis, and abdometriosis....Her suggestion a TAH...Now my ovaries they were good so I was lucky enough to be able to keep them.
My surgery was Aug 10th. was I scared...I think more so of the IV..lol...the surgery part...not so scary...the unknown...definitly scary. When I came to in recovery I remember the Nurse asking me my pain level and it was a 7-8 withing seconds that pain was gone. The nurses were great at keeping your pain down and you comfortable. 3 days in the hospital. I went home on friday morning.
If I can pass any advise on to anyone...TAKE IT EASY. Do not do anything you are not comfortable doing. walk small amounts and drink lots of water and fluids. I lost 30 lbs since my surgery, pain meds didnt allow my body to eat, just lost my appetite.
I did have a set back at about 2 weeks post op. I developed a Hematoma...very painful but apparently it is common. its just now starting to feel better, and my body is just absorbing it now...slowly....
So thats my story....HUGS TO YOU ALL

Glad you joined the site and thanks for sharing your story

Wow! What a story you have. Im glad you're ok and i hope everything is on the mend now.

yes on the mend...feeling much better....still get sore by the end of the day...But better...

Wow, to make a sick joke... you have had double trouble. I guess you have to laugh??? It is incredible all that you had to go through. Thanks for sharing your story!! I hope that everything goes well from now on. I am glad that the surgery is done!!!