Pre-Op Hysterectomy: Open House Chat Thread - Today Feb 07, 2016

I did the same... I was told to buy some big granny panties... You also need pads (I didn't have any) my mom says I will have bleeding for a while ... I hate pads

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Originally Posted by Shelew Hello all. What are you doing to prepare for after surgery? Yesterday I bought some "granny" large cotton brief panties but not even sure if that was necessary. I was certainly embarrassed as a guy was ringing me up and he could not find the tag and my big briefs were all high for everyone to see as he searched for tag lol. Let me know if there is anything I should certainly have that you may have heard about. Thanks!!

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Originally Posted by Jax98632 My mom will be popping In also. I'm probably overreacting, which I tend to do. I work tomorrow, then I am off until 3/7. Tues is the grocery shopping, pedicure laundry day! Best wishes to you!

And to you!

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Originally Posted by grey_wolf I access the website using an IPad. Within each post there is a button that says Quote" that you can hit to reply directly to a poster. Hitting New Reply after the last post on the page will be a new post directed to everyone. I don't reply very often using my phone, but it appears there is [Reply] in each post and a Reply after the last post on the page. I'm assuming this works the same way as the Quote" and New Reply I see on my IPad. Hope this helps.

Thanks. When I've used this, the post ends up at the bottom of the list, not next to the original post. I find it confusing.

I'll let go of it. I'm not supposed to be taking my menopause herbs and I'm a little edgy and impatient. My apologies.

PS--Off topic. I once dreamt I was a grey wolf. Felt like I was in its body.

I, like most of you, have been very emotional - lots of tears and crying... I don't have any children and I'm only 32 years old but I've had 7 surgeries to remove cysts off of my ovaries... The smallest cyst was 5 lbs and the largest so far has been 10-11 lbs ... The largest cyst is when I lost my right ovary and tube and now Tuesday I will lose everything else... My dr said "You will not have any female parts left when you leave." I'm hoping to go back to work by Monday but since I have so much scar tissue the way she is going to have to do the surgery is very up in the air.

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Originally Posted by sisterinb Thanks. When I've used this, the post ends up at the bottom of the list, not next to the original post. I find it confusing. I'll let go of it. I'm not supposed to be taking my menopause herbs and I'm a little edgy and impatient. My apologies. PS--Off topic. I once dreamt I was a grey wolf. Felt like I was in its body.

You're welcome and no apologies needed. I think I must have misunderstood your original post though. The posts will appear in chronological order based on the time a post is made, so it's likely that there will be posts in between the original post and your reply to the post.

Cool on your off topic.

I am feeling a bit emotional and having lots of anxiety tonight knowing tomorrow is the day. I never thought I would be having some of the fears that are bothering me. The waiting today has been the worst. I will be happy for this all to be over tomorrow and then recovery. Yay!!!

Ladies. Here are links to some articles you may find helpful.

Tips for Preparing for Your Hysterectomy

Essentials to Pack for Your Hysterectomy

50 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Hysterectomy

25 Things to Know Before Your Hysterectomy

Coping With Anxiety and Fear Before Hysterectomy

Dos and Don't s Coping With Pre-hysterectomy Fear and Anxiety

Take some deep breaths Ladies. You can do this. I will be waiting for you on the other side.

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Originally Posted by Jax98632 Hi I'm Jackie! My hysterectomy is scheduled for Wed the 10 th. Everything but the ovaries. Having some anxiety, I'm scared. Been on the verge of tears all day, just want to be by myself. Hoping I can make it til Wed without having a nervous breakdown.

Hi Jackie, I understand your anxiety. I am the same way. I am hearing so many success stories here though. And this chat has been so great to be a part of. Just hearing that I am not the only one feeling this way has helped me a lot. Good look on Wednesday. I will be going in on Tuesday!! Hopefully I will be feeling up to posting a note after the surgery is over!

You ladies certainly aren't alone in your feelings and this experience. Sending huge hugs and positive thoughts to everyone. We'll be with each of you in spirit!

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Originally Posted by Sgregg I, like most of you, have been very emotional - lots of tears and crying... I don't have any children and I'm only 32 years old but I've had 7 surgeries to remove cysts off of my ovaries... The smallest cyst was 5 lbs and the largest so far has been 10-11 lbs ... The largest cyst is when I lost my right ovary and tube and now Tuesday I will lose everything else... My dr said "You will not have any female parts left when you leave." I'm hoping to go back to work by Monday but since I have so much scar tissue the way she is going to have to do the surgery is very up in the air.

I am wishing you all the best on your surgery on Tuesday. I will be having a laproscopic surgery on Tuesday also! Hopefully you will not have to go through any more surgeries. Best wishes!