I'm new here and just got my surgery date

Hi Who Me!
Your username says it all! I couldn't believe the doctor wanted to take my uterus out! I've been very blessed with having one child and never really felt the need to have more...that is until I was told I needed this surgery. My heart goes out to you but we really have to think of our health, don't we? I have come to terms with the fact that I need it but I'm scared of the "what ifs?".
I got a TV for the bedroom for Christmas from my husband. He wants me not to have to leave our room for a couple of days if I'm not up to it. Aren't we lucky to have such thoughtful husbands?! Have fun with your laptop and ask your doc for something if you feel you need it. I just plan to stay busy and cry if I feel like it!! I'll be thinking of you on the 20th and hopefully I'll be able to post some positive messages on hystersisers soon after Jan 7.

I just found this site last week. My TAH is also scheduled for Jan 7. I am getting very nervous! I have several uterine fibroids and possible ovarian cyst on one side. Anybody left with just one ovary? Is there any change in hormones with just one?

GeniaC(very nervous in Louisiana)

My doctor is also removing just one ovary. I have a dermoid cyst on the right side. She told me that the other side will kick in and I'll still ovalate (sp?) every month.

Wow! Reading your post really hit home. I have all the same problems you had. Tipped uterus, fibroids and a dermoid on my right ovary. My surgery is scheduled for Feb. 27 and I'm a nervous wreck about it. I just want to know why I have a twisting and burning pain on my right side. It comes in waves and can sometimes be embarrasing when I gasp loudly from the agony. How long should I expect to be out of work? I've told my job I hope to be back in about 3 weeks and don't want to be gone for much longer than that. Is it possible that I can be back that soon? How are you feeling now?

I'm 1 week post-op today! Feeling really well. No pain medication since I came home. The pain is more like sore muscles than anything else. The real challenge was getting out of bed for the first time at the hospital! I did have one ovary removed along with my uterus. There is a little soreness where the ovary was.

Good luck to you on your surgery!

GeniaC

ElenaTK - I am one week post op today and have to say for the most part I feel pretty good! I have some tenderness where the 3 small cuts are on my belly and from time to time I have some cramping that feels like period cramps. I was out yesterday and the day before for a couple of errands and lunch and today I'm a bit tired and am laying low. I think you just have to listen to your body and rest when you feel the need. I will be staying out of work for 6 weeks but I do a lot of lifting at my job. My feeling is you only get one chance to heal right and if you don't give yourself the time you need you could set yourself back. My dermoid turned out to be something else...not sure exactly what but at any rate it still needed to be removed! The funny thing is I feel like I have so much more room! I can also tighten muscles all the way down my stomach and I couldn't do that before the surgery! I hope this helps you - I know it's scarey but the pain is manageable I promise!
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