Something I didn't think about

Eet's alive, ALIVE!!!

I am so glad you started this thread! I had been thinking the same thing until the Dr. called and gave me the news: Cancer. Please, don't ever think you are crazy! Pain is real!

I am taking comfort in seeing all the ladies who won't take narcotics during the week. My co-workers think I am nuts to try and live with the pain with just an NSAID, but as a mom and a professional, I don't want to be whacked out on drugs. Not only is it a poor example for my kids and unprofessional, but it is also dangerous!

Best of luck to you all!

Aww, hun. im sure with all the tummy issues that us women go thru, we often feel like its "all in our heads" . awful but very rational feeling.
but, remember that your not nuts, you are having pain so no fretting. i have been there....you have been there and im sure we are not alone! hang in there...

Best of luck WK!

I know I had the same feelings.

But, when I went to my 3 week post op the doctor asked if the pain I was experiencing Pre-op was gone. That was the first time I noticed it was!!! Now 4 weeks post op, feeling great, and it is very obvious there reallly was something wrong and I have never been happier to be on the road to normal.

Hope all goes well!

Sol

I too choose not to take a great deal of pain meds during the work week. Just Pamprin and Aleve for me. Not always fun, but what I choose in order to be clear headed at work and while driving.

Y'all are wonderful. It's nice to hear these things. It took a long time yesterday for that Aleve and then finally the darvocet to kick in.

We'll see how today goes.

I have 3 days before I go in and still have those worries and try to tell myself, I can put this off-it's not that bad, maybe I am rushing into this.
Of course I've been having problems since 1984 and have had all the other treatments and procedures to "control " the symptoms, but in the end I still have a fibroid in there, growing and it needs to come out.

I've been questioning this the last few weeks, too. I don't know why, though. I have physical pain. I have physical symptoms telling me that something is wrong. I've had a laparoscopy and I have endometriosis. I've had a biopsy and I have hyperplasia. I have a family history of cancer. I have plenty of reasons and my physician's support to have a hysterectomy. I think it's because I don't want to be thought of as an attention-seeker or drama queen by the people who will have to help me out. Whatever the reasons, I keep trying to remind myself that I'm doing the right thing and it'll be worth it.

Yes, Damianna, this exactly!

I suspect some think I'm putting on. I really don't give a flip. I know me and I know what I can handle, and more importantly I think I know that this will make all the difference in the whole world.

the hesitation - seems we all have it. I was tired of the continual reply; "that extra bleeding is a normal part of aging", the minor incontinence "just a normal female thing", the pain and pulling "all in your head": so, this time the insurance forced a change in doctors i went for a Female OBGyn, it was very comfortable, and three weeks from checkup -diagnosis to surgery. I found that as soon as i made up my mind, and spoke to people at the office that i would be out 4-6 weeks, those who had had the surgery knew immediately. I had several private on the side conversations and cautions - along with this site, the hesitation was overcome - and now done.

**Just suggest you check the hospital visitor policy before you check in if you have a semi-private room". Grand Central Station might be quieter if you are not prepared. The HEAVIEST DUTY EAR PLUGS may help the most!
I send Hugs and support.