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Laparoscopic Total Hyst. - 3 weeks out
Submitted by smander
I went in to get the Essure procedure and possible endrometral ablation... had really heavy periods, cramping and clotting. At 49 - no more babies. Turns out my uterus was 3x normal - and had really large fibroids (many > 7cm). Uterus was too large for ablation - and the speed in which they'd grown was alarming. (Annual exam 5 months prior, didn't show enlarged uterus)
So, we went with Laparoscopic Total Hysterctomy - taking cervix - leaving both ovaries. Although they did remove a large cyst on one of them.
Surgery was smooth. Doc also inserted a "cue ball" type numbing pump that I carried around in a fanny pack for 2 days. It put manacaine into the surgery area. That is the bomb! I never needed narcotic pain meds. Pain level never got above about a 3-4. I did take it easy and laid around and slept/read for 2 full days. Decided it's still major surgery -- and just because you're not in the hospital, doesn't mean you don't need to heal.
The most pain came from gas and getting the intenstines to work again! That did take about 5-6 days to work out completely.
The good news - I had been in a long loveless - sexless marriage -- and now am in a wonderful, loving and active relationship --- I was very concerned about losing that desire and drive. Granted -- I'm not off the 6 week ban of sex -- but a girl knows when it's not gone. :-) The ability for arousal is still there -- and the lubrication level seems to be normal.
I do believe part of it is letting your body heal right after surgery, get the rest before and after. Eat well and exercise when you're off limitations!! Kegels are a MUST -- and keep your abdominal muscles strong. I did both regularly prior to surgery and I think it made it easier.
Laparscopic is the way to go. Make sure your OB is experienced in the procedure. I could have gone back to work 3 days after surgery. (I did some work from home, since it was Friday and I'd already taken it off!) I was doing situps 1 week postop (after I got clearance from doc!!) I did pass up going skiing 2.5 weeks post-op, but decided I didn't want to risk it. I'm an aggressive skier and falling scared me!
Mental is part of the game. Make your decision and don't look back. Keep your thoughts positive and don't give the negative any energy. Decide that everything IS going to be fantastic - and believe it. I had wonderful support and I think that's important. Being reminded that you are a fantastic woman -- even without your uterus -- helps!! It's just an organ-- and doesn't define who you are!!!
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