Nervous

I'm new to this, so I'll just jump right in and give you my novel. PCOS, Started 7 years ago in and out hospital like crazy but back then no one knew what it was and why I was in such incrediable pain ( PCOS was only diagnosed a year ago) I've had laproscopic surgry to test for endomentriosis but that was fine. I've been in such pain that they even throught it was my appendix errupturing. After tests all coming back normal I was starting to think I was going insane and it was all in my head. until last year when I was diagnosed with PCOS. I got put on contraceptive pills to regulate my periods but it didnt help. Now I'm finally scheduled for a hysterectomy removing the left ovairy as it's the only one that causes me such pain its unbearablem. This is scheduled for the 8th of June only a couple weeks away I'm so nervous but excited at the same to finally have some peace.

In the pre op forum there is a sun link called hints for members t is full of ideas and tips to prepare for surgery and recovery. Very valuable stuff. Welcome to histersisters!!

Hello
Firstly I'm new too but have found this forum to be hugely comforting.
I had my hysterectomy & removal of cervix, fallopian tubes, and both ovaries exactly three weeks ago today. Although it was my womb that was most 'at fault' that eventually made the decision about hysterectomy or not, I too have PCOS and all it's ghastly side effects.
The Surgeon left it up to me as to whether or not to leave the ovaries in although did recommend that I had them out. I decided that I would remove everything to avoid any complications later. There is a lot of cancer in the family and I felt it was easier to have one big operation and get it all over and done with that discovering I had to have another later down the line.
We couldn't have children and at 42 getting shot of the pain, discomfort, anaemia & etc it was the obvious way to go.
Not sure that this is any help only I have had a good experience to date and don't regret my decision even though it means I now have to be on HRT for the next 8 years. I am in the UK although I'm not sure that makes an awful lot of difference except on the amount of time I got to stay in hospital!
Take care and be well before hand and chat to others on this site would be my best advice, but don't question yourself into a total dither!
Good luck xx

i have pcos .. been diagnoosed for years now ... i had laproscopic to see whats going on inside may 1 .. the doc finally agrreed to do the hyster for me .. she does want to leave the ovaries .. but w2ith my family history of female cancers i am going to talk to her bout taking them all out at same time ... no sense in possibly having to go back for more surgery at a later date ... thats a personal choice for me tho ... ii do know i will hve to be on hrt im ok with that ... my hyster date is not till aug 21 .. so ive got some time to think n rethink my decisions .. .i dont forsee me changing my mind tho .. as the pain is unbearable to live with ... ii am nervous .. i think thats normal .. read the tips n hints page that was suggested .. n def read thru the pre op forum .. it has helped me a lot ! ... good luck with your surgery