Nervous for March 29th TAH (children and pregnancy mentioned)

Hello I am new here. Here is a little about me. I am 30 years old with multiple issues since I was 17. When I was 17 I had a ruptured ovarian cyst and another one on my right ovary with was the size of a softball. They reconstructed my tubes and was told I would probably not be able to have children. Well 2 years later I found out I was pregnant with twins and 2 months after finding out I lost one but the other was healthy and heartbeat was good. I delivered him at 35 weeks. I had to miscarriages one at 5 1/2 months and then again at 3 months. Then I got pregnant again but this time I went full term and my second son was healthy. After I had him I was so blessed with the 2 boys I had I ended up having my tubes tied. Then 2 years after having them tied I had an ectopic pregnancy and they removed my right tube. I have had 5 different exploratory Laps in the past 8 years for fibroids and ovarian cyst. My last one was last year and they found ENDO, ovarian cyst, fibroids, Adenomyosis, massive amounts of adhesions (even throughout my bowels) being that it was emergency surgery and I was out of network with the insurance they wouldnt approve a hysterectomy. OBGYN at the time suggested I have one.

After that surgery I felt good for about 7 months, no pain no more 10 day periods and no more abnormal bleeding. I was in heaven. Well back in Nov. the pain started again but even stronger than ever. Literally felt like I was in labor all over again. Finally went to Dr. last thursday and he was unable to do a pelvic exam. He said my insides are so bad it looks like I have been sexual abused for the last 20 years. Which I have NEVER been. Thought that was very strange. He spent over an hour with me talking about everything. We decided on the hysterectomy. He said being that the insides are so bad he will not even attempt a vaginal hysterectomy. So I got the call yesterday and my TAH will be March 29th. I am very nervous dont know why since I have been a pro with all these surgeries but I am so nervous and at the same time very anxious. We have decided to remove EVERYTHING.

Does anyone know if I will be able to collect state disabilty while I am off? I live in California and have paid in. I also need to request the time off from my employer. Can they deny my request? I have so many questions and dont know who to turn to. Thank you so much

My goodness, you have been through a lot !

I had a TAH/BSO on Jan 25th. This was my 3rd surgery in 8 months (spinal fusion, gall bladder removal and then hysterectomy). I was nervous too. I think something is wrong with you if you are not nervous.

The surgery was not as bad as I thought it would be. I have adjusted well to the hRT patch, and am looking forward to my 6 week post op.,

Since I live in Texas I can not help you in regards to the disability. I was never on disability. I returned to work part time after 2 weeks and felt fine. However I am a quick healer and have a desk job. You will have to listen to your dr. and your body on when you can return to work.

Good luck and being nervous is OK...

Well I also had my gallbladder removed and had a lumpectomy on my Right breast which was not cancer. I have been through so much. I cant go on hormones because of blood clots I have gotten in the past from hormone pills. So I will not be on anything. Should be lots of fun. LOL

Since I am a nurse and work 12 hours with lifting patients all day he will not let me go back until at least 8 weeks he said. I am going to go crazy at home least spring break for the kids will be over a week before my surgery. LOL J/K I love my angels. Thanks for talking. Glad to hear everything went well with you

You definetly need to take the 8 weeks. It would hard to go back early with such a physically demanding job. I am lucky with my job. I even take naps during the lunch hour