Asking for advice, Nervous!!!!!

Needing advice and encouragement for my vaginal hysterectomy (keeping my ovaries) that is happening in 2 days. I am 25 and have had extreme problems with an IUD that was placed 6 months ago. I have a severe heart condition that keeps me from having any form of hormone or having another child, so my options have been limited to what I can take for birth control. I also have had terrible periods and extreme bleeding, blood clots, anemia and one hell of a mood when that time of the month comes around. After talking with my doctor and my partner we all agreed that it was time to get rid of the useless organ that has been causing me so many problems. I have gone through a number of heart operations and shoulder operations for my bad joints so I am no stranger to surgery or the pain involved. My concern is more about the physiological side effects I may feel. I have been well aware for many years that carrying another child could be devastating to my health, but it wasn't until we made the decision two weeks ago to remove my "baby maker" that this has bothered me. I love my son more than anything in this world and would love the chance to have another. Never thought I would want that until now. My concern is that I am already morning over the loss of my uterus and I haven't even lost it yet. Is this normal? What is the effects of this surgery going to do to me? Will my mood swings only get worse or will they get better. Will I loose my sex drive because I am a little partial to that. And please don't think I am shallow but my biggest fear is gaining a whole mess of weight. I only weigh 110 right now, been small all my life. I know its stupid but I don't want to gain a bunch of weight. I guess I am just so nervous about not knowing what to expect. I hoping that some other women have been in my shoes and can lend some helpful advice.

Welcome to HysterSisters!

Your hysterectomy date is coming up and you will probably want to find support for your pre-op questions.

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You've joined a wonderful community where you'll be in the company of women who can relate, and where you can gather information that will help both pre- and post-op.

Princess Ruby linked you to the Pre-Op Page, and that resource is full of tips and information to use. You're welcome to start new threads in the Pre-Op forum to ask questions that you have so that pre- and post-op members can respond. For the best support regarding the emotional impact of having this surgery, you may find it helpful to visit the Aching Hearts forum.

I'm sending best wishes for your surgery and recovery!