Any regrets???

Hi- this is my first time - sorry this is long! I discovered this site about 2 weeks ago when looking for info on the the dreaded "H". It's nice to hear real opinions and experiences from real people. My DR has mentioned it for several years now and tomorrow when I go to see her I am expecting the "H" word to be brought up again. I have had endo, adnomyosis, cysts, fibroids, 1 laproscopy, Lupron shots, 2 D&C, cervix frozen and have sonograms every 6 months to monitor things. I had been on the birth control pill for years and DR said I could try going off to see what happens- did that back in Nov. and by Jan was having periods that lasted 14+ days. My sono last month showed cysts on both ovaries and fibroid in uterus. The bleeding was so bad Dr put me back on pill. Tomorrow I'm back in to see her again and I know the subject will come up. After that last period I thought maybe I should go ahead with it- but now that I am back on the pill I expect things to settle down again and will probaby procrastinate for another year. Since its not a life or death situation for me I think maybe I should just keep on trekin along- sooner or later menopause will be kicking in- I'm 46. Otherwise.... It just seems so final- once its done- its done. I was wondering if anyone out there has had any regrets? Sorry- I'm just really confused -or maybe stubborn is a better word for it!

I found this site about a month ago and it has been the biggest help. I'm scheduled for a TAH/BSO March 6th. I know I won't have any regrets. I'm 48 and haven't had a fraction of the problems compared to what most have logged here. I have 2 week periods with severe bleeding for only about 2 of those days, but have the terrible cramps and large clots (sorry, gross but true), miss work because of it, miss life some days because of it, ruined my whole summer last year too. So, even tho I only seem to have it mild, I'm going to go through with it and can't wait till the day. They all say the only regret they have is not having done it sooner. And my Dr just told me that Monday. I'm sure you will make the right decision for you. Good luck!

There is no way I will ever regret no longer having lots of pain, one, long continuous period, big clots, unable to go very far from a bathroom, not being able to sit through a meeting or movie, messy panties, or bulging purse. I could have taken meds for a couple of years until I went through menopause but instead I said yes, I want the hyst. It was scheduled then and there and my surgery, along with a tummy tuck, was last June 02.

Blessings,
TC

Hi, Sweetpotata,

My hysterectomy was done a year and a half ago. I do have one regret.

I regret that I didn't do it sooner. I spent too many years suffering with heavy bleeding and pain. My doctors tried everything else before the hyst, and they're good doctors. Their treatments were appropriate.

I still wish I hadn't waited so long.

I hope you're as happy with your results as I am with mine.

Best wishes,
Helen

Sweetpotata,

You have to choose what is right for you.

Having said that, my only regret is not changing drs. sooner so I would not have spent so many years dreading my period and the pain it brought with it.

My hysterectomy has brought with it a freedom I have not had since I was a kid.

Best of luck with whatever you decide.

PamCat

HI Sweet,
I had my TAH and BSO. I did not have nearly the trouble you describe...but I was losing 2 weeks a month to just being too tired to move. I also had a cyst that changed and became complex. At that point my DR felt I really needed to move forward. He feels that once once a cyst starts changing it needs to be out ASAP. He feels that we don't really know how ovarian cancers start, or if cysts that change will continue to. Only you can can know if surgery will be worth it. My only regret is that I did not have a tummy tuck too. My emotions are more stable, I am too early in my recovery to speak about energy yet. Good luck.

I had TAH BSO almost 13 years ago to the day. No regrets. I too did not have all the problems many LIWs have -- just heavy bleeding and fibroids. Was great not to have to plan my life around aunt flo.

I breezed through surgery and recovery. No problems and no pain. (With hindsight, I'd do it again -- nothing to be afraid of.) Recuperated for six weeks and went back to work.

Mary D.

My only regret is that I wasn't open to the idea a few years ago. I am so terribly stubborn and think I know everything!

Now, I am glad I had the surgery, and am beginning to experience life in a whole new way! Sure, I am still sore at times - it's only been 7 weeks, but my moods are gone, my hair is shinier, the little fibroids in my breasts and on my kneecap have disappeared, and I feel like I am a nicer person. At least I hope so!

don't delay any longer, i am a little over two weeks post op, well
two weeks and one day, whooohooo! TAH/BSO, endo severe,fibroids, polycystic ovaries, infertitlity, scar tissue from other surgeries. I was only diagnosed with the poly ovaries about a year and 1/2 ago, but these bad boys stole my fertility, my metabolism, my youth. I went through 17 years of surgeries,tests, pain, mess, fertility experiments, and heartbreak,
all for not. I encourage you to not wait, and move forward, as these diseased parts will no longer control you. I have another 4 weeks of recovery, and am feeling amazingly well, DR. said I am two weeks ahead of schedule as far as energy and the way I am moving around. I think that makes it harder, as I find it hard to sit still. I do rest though, in fact I sleep about 12 hours every night, and I watch a whole lot of television. I need to spend more time reading bible. Reading seems to be difficult for me right now, my mind races, but I do pray .... alot. Good luck to you

Love in CHRIST
judyb

I had my LSH on 2/8/03 so its still fresh in my mind, no I don't have any regrets. It was a very hard decision for me since I didn't want to be like some friends who have done it to get out of the monthly issue. I will soon have my life back, I wasted approx. 10 yrs on talking myself out of having one. I didn't realize how it had taken over my life, when I made my first post-op checkup and they said March 5, I started to say "oh I can't I'll be on my period and can't leave the house." Life is too short! Hope this helps.