Pre-Op Hysterectomy: Open House Chat Thread - Today Feb 19, 2017

Welcome!

This special Pre-Op Hysterectomy: Open House Chat Thread is for YOU if you are having surgery this week. This thread chat will help you meet others who are having surgery the same week as you, calm your anxiousness, and help answer your last minute questions.

To get started, please introduce yourself, sharing a few things about yourself and your upcoming hysterectomy. Tell us what concerns you have as you prepare for your surgery.

Have patience! Because this is a "COME AND GO" event, check back here during the day for replies with answers, support and hugs from new friends. Our post-op members will be stopping by, too!

As you get to know the other members having surgery this week - you will be meeting up again, after your hysterectomy, in a special thread created just for this week's surgeries in the Post Op Hysterectomy forum.

Good Morning!
I'm 5 days away from my surgery and I am nervous, anxious, and sad. The hysterectomy is not my choice but due to circumstances it's the best option. I will try to be positive and not a downer. I pray all goes well for all who are undergoing this procedure this week. I am curious if anyone has extreme hunger with their Fibroids, thinning hair and vaginal odor? I have never had problems with thinning hair and vagi odor. My weight up and down but the hunger is bad now. I've been checked for anything that can cause all of this and nothing comes back of concern.

I'm having surgery Monday. They are taking my ovaries and uterus. I won't be able to have hormones afterward due to my past history with pulmonary embolisms. Wishing I didn't need this! I have cysts on my ovaries that have caused me pain for some time. I'm a worrier and internet research hasn't helped!!

I'm having surgery Friday the 24th. I'm sick from anxiety, I don't want to deal with this as it can't be done laparoscopically due to massive fibroids. I also have PCOS which is a whole other issue. Does anyone else have to do GI prep??? I'm dreading that the most!

Surgery on Feb 21. A bit anxious about my high blood pressure and fear of stroking out. Fibroids and Uterus removal.

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Originally Posted by Kiwayu I'm having surgery Friday the 24th. I'm sick from anxiety, I don't want to deal with this as it can't be done laparoscopically due to massive fibroids. I also have PCOS which is a whole other issue. Does anyone else have to do GI prep??? I'm dreading that the most!

Yes, I have the prep stuff to drink for my upcoming procedure Feb 20. I had a colonoscopy feb 6 so I get to drink this nonsense all over again. You're not alone!

Monday Feb 20,2017
Hopefully laparoscopic "da cinvi@ procedure, but of course it will be further determined once the operation starts. I opted to keep my ovaries. I'm 39 and never had kids so I am somewhat sad, but because of the problems I have with monthly pain and history of fibroids it is the best option. In 2010 I had the bikini cut to remove grapefruit-sized uterine fibroids. That survey was June 2010 and I was in pain until December 2010. I'm hoping that tomorrow I don't have to get he full cut and that small incisions can. E made instead for hopefully a quick recovery time. I'm terrified!

Hi,
My surgery is scheduled for Feb.22nd. The procedure is to remove uterus, cervix and fallopian tubes. I'm a bit afraid, but not hardly. I have been Youtubing information that has probably been the reason for my worries. A few women mention how they are prepared for a certain surgery and leave the hospital with half their stomach incision. This kinda stuff makes me worry. Perhaps, not the brightest thing to research. But I would like to know in advance what I may be facing.

Thanks
Mary

I am scheduled for surgery on the 21st. Im nervous, I have had two previous surgeries, one laser one with a bikini cut to remove fibroids and endometriosis. My last two sonograms showed growth from one year to the next and my uterus is enlarged. So, this is the best option. I am 48, never had children, so that makes me sad. Like the rest of you, my anxiety is of the unknown, being fully knocked out, what will happen and how i will feel afterwards. My boyfriend is very supportive and so is my family, but that anxiety is always here. Tomorrow i have to do bowl prep, which i think will be an "interesting ride" to say the least. Prayers and hugs to all my Hystersisters, Lets keep chatting, we will get thru this.

HysterSisters, I wish you all the best with your upcoming surgery. I will be your Sunshine Sister when you arrive at your Recovery Thread and become a newly crowned Here you will be able to share all of your experiences and ask questions with all of your Sisters who have had surgery the same week as you did, much like you are today on this Pre-Op chat. I look forward to meeting you today and on the other side very soon.