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New and Scared
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05-14-2003, 09:34 PM
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New and Scared
Well, I am 33 years old; and I am about to have a vaginal hysterectomy. I am so scared. I don' t know what to expect before or after the surgery. I try to get information, and it just makes me depressed and more confused. I have just subscribed to this site, and I am hoping that someone can just help me to stop crying and ease my fears. I don't want anymore children, but I do want to get married again, and maybe I feel like sex want be the same or I'll be less of a woman. I know this may sound so "30-years-ago" but that is how I feel.
Anyway, if anyone has time to write back with information I definitely appreciate it. I know absolutely nothing. I do have an appointment day after tomorrow, but it seems like when I am with my doctor I cannot remember anything to ask or discuss.
Thanks for your time.
Ardoin10
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05-14-2003, 09:41 PM
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Posts: 65
Hysterectomy: March 31st, 2003
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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New and Scared
Hi,
I am 32 and 6 weeks post op from tah/bso. I had the same fears that you mentioned (except the marriage thing cause I have been married for 10 years). I feel better now than I have in years. I am happier and healthier and my sex drive is much stronger since surgery.
Don't worry! This site will help you alot before and after surgery.
Hugs,
Suzy
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05-14-2003, 10:51 PM
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Posts: 427
Hysterectomy: April 17th, 2003
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you've come to the right place.
I'm so glad you found this site---it is an invaluable resource and we are all here for you!!!
There is so much information here...if I were you, I'd mostly stick to the pre-op message boards since sometimes the post-op boards can scare you (I know they scared me!) Just remember, for every "bad" experience you read about, there are hundreds of positive ones!
There is even a list here of questions to ask the doctor(see below)! WRITE DOWN all your questions and DO NOT LEAVE the dr.'s office until they've all been answered. I've found it helps to bring someone with you to the appt (i.e., a friend)...give that person a copy of the questions- that way if you're nervous or forget to ask one, he/she can ask for you!
You have come to the right place...you are not alone! Look at the home page-there are almost 28,000 members of Hyster-Systers.
I'm 37 and 4 weeks post-op---and I feel EVERY bit a woman! Don't worry about that.
PLEASE come back often and ask as many questions as you like!
Here is the list of pre-op questions...add your own as you see fit.
https://www.hystersisters.com/vb2/hsa...hp?s=&id=96847
Don't forget, we're here for you!
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05-14-2003, 11:11 PM
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Posts: 31
Hysterectomy: June 16th, 2003
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New and Scared
I am 34 and have not had my op yet.
For me currently I have zilch sex drive and when I have sex it is painful. I have a very understanding DH who says we will work around whatever happens. He said at least I will be easier to live with even if sex doesn't improve or happen.
I don't know what you are having your op for but look at all the positives the op should bring.
Good luck
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05-15-2003, 12:29 AM
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Posts: 9
Hysterectomy: September 9th, 2003
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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New and Scared
Hi,
Wow! Its great to see the age of you guys, I am 34 and already have been thru a TAH- when I was 31, LAP at 33, this year I shall be having a BSO! .
I am having many panic attacks about HRT etc, trying to realise that it will all be worth it when its done. But, being so young and in menopause, well that scares me. My DH is the most wonderful man in the world too...I am known to be the worlds worst patient and a very stubborn one at that. Even though, I have been thru the TAH before, it doesn't make it any better. All the waiting now and when I will be recovering, that is going to drive me insane!!!...and the family along with me.
Anyway, I have rambled on more than enough....I have been glued to this site for weeks...even made it my homepage. :-)
Good luck to my fellow 30' babes!
Wendy
TAH. 06/00 irregular periods, heavy bleeding, endo, grapefruit sized fibroid plus friends....LAP 10/02..severe adhesions, lemon sized cysts, bowel, bladder and ovaries all stuck..lower back pain..etc. BSO (date to be confirmed) adhesions_again, cysts_again, possible fibroids...lower back pain, and sciatica. Phew, am I done yet?
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05-15-2003, 05:38 AM
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Posts: 56
Hysterectomy: May 16th, 2003
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Welcome Ardoin10
Welcome to Hystersisters. It is a wonderful source of information and I am sure you will find it very valuable. Just spend a few hours hopping around and I am sure you will find lots of info to help you deal with this crazy time in your life. Your are not alone, you will find lots of help and support here when ever you need it. Welcome.
janet
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05-15-2003, 06:25 AM
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Posts: 3
Hysterectomy: April 22nd, 2003
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New and Scared
Hi. I am 32 years old and I'm 3 weeks into recovery. I know about the fears you talked about. I believe that we all have them. Except for the marriage. I have been married for 8 years. I had a TAH/BSO/APP. I am feeling better. Although I still have my up and down days. However, I will get better. Once your surgery is completed, you should visit the post-op message board. I know they have helped me a great deal.
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