TVH: new here surgrey feb 5..

So after biopsys. Pain for months my doc. Scheduled me for a tvh. I'm 27 have 3 kids. Not worried but nervous. My last baby 9 months now was csection. And that may change surgery procedures. What's the pain like afterwards? Does this effect my sex life? So many questions. I have adenomyosis... any tips ext would be appreciated!

Hello. I just had my TVH on the 20th. I'm 38 also with 3 kiddos. If you had a C-section youll be fine. I stuggled with fibroids and endometriosis since I was 25. When I woke from surgery I had little pain so opted not to take any pain meds. Unfortunately as the anesthesia wore off the pain kicked in (I'd say its like being punched really hard in the stomach) but since I had taken nothing earlier it got ahead of me really quick. As soon as I was able to get on top if it the pain was VERY manageable and in fact i only used the narcotic pain meds for about a day and a half. Then I took Advil for a couple days. Now unless I over do it i dont need anything. My suggestion to you is to take the pain meds when offered even if you don't think you need them. You'll do just fine. You'll be so glad when it's done!! Good luck!!

I had a TVH on December 12th. Like boise123 said I only took the pain meds a day and a half and now I don't need anything! The waiting is the worst but you will be on the other side before you know it!! Hugs

I know this is an overwhelming experience. Your fears and emotions are very normal.

For pain, everyone is different. The other sister is right - take the pain meds offered to you. You will heal better if your pain is under control. They will ask you how much pain you are in and give you meds to match.

Regarding sex afterwards. Everyone is different on this as well. Some say sex is better, some say worse, and everywhere in between. For me (I had a TAH BSO), sex feels different. (DH cannot tell any difference without my cervix). My orgasms are not as intense - I miss the muscle contraction. BUT they are more frequent. So who knows what the body will do. We do have to use lubricant, and that is frustrating for me.

Ask whatever questions you have, and we will try to answer them. Also post your nerves, fears, freakouts, and emotions. It really does help. We are here to help and support you. We will be by your side throughout this!

Thanks everyone! Really appreciate the support. I did find out several members in my family has had this issue. So not feeling so alone.

Your surgery is two days before mine. I am feeling the same way. As one reply mentioned, I read one thing from one poster and the opposite from another. I've decided to not panic too much and know that no two people are identical and so no two people will have identical outcomes. I wish you the best.

Hi. I just had my hysterectomy yesterday morning. I actually feel pretty dang good! Yeah! I am sore but that is to be expected. If you have any questions please feel free to message me.

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Originally Posted by meganhope So after biopsys. Pain for months my doc. Scheduled me for a tvh. I'm 27 have 3 kids. Not worried but nervous. My last baby 9 months now was csection. And that may change surgery procedures. What's the pain like afterwards? Does this effect my sex life? So many questions. I have adenomyosis... any tips ext would be appreciated!

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