LAVH: Auntie Flo wins battle, loses war!

Today was my one-week pre-op appointment. The doc was still concerned about removing the ovaries and cervix, but after seeing me today, he was grinning, "You'll be a new woman!" And he's removing everything!

Auntie has not been nice this time around, on day 8 of blood everywhere and now doing the "labor pains" to pass blood clots. I'm so freaking tired it's not funny, and it hurts to breathe. I couldn't sit up nor stand up straight in the doc's office 'cause it hurts so much.

While he's taking me out of work for 6-8 weeks in case it becomes a TAH, he said that the TLAVH (everything out) could be as short as a 2 week recovery and I may only need one day in the hospital (ins. co approved 2 days, more if needed).

So I'm in pain, but I know Auntie's number is up and she's outta here in 6.5 days. I know the local bakery is gonna be relieved, too.

woooo give auntie flo da boot hun!!!! I am really excited for you and I hope that everything works out ok! Make sure to take care of yourself and have a happy and speedy recovery!

Hello Chocolate4Cure.....if the surgery has to become a TAH....I had a SAH and it wasn't near as bad as I thought it would be. I'll be praying for the other.....but I just wanted to let you know if they do have to do the BIG cut....it wasn't as bad as I thought it would have been. Good luck!!!

Ugh that sucks. Maybe "She" senses she'll be gone for good? My problem is the absence of periods, and guess who is knocking on the door?? Ugh.

Chocolate4Cure,

Auntie Flo is just jealous because she is being evicted and just wanted to give you want last hurrah so you don't forget why you're having this done! You've made it over all the hurdles, the wait is almost over, and now you're almost a princess.
Sending you BEST WISHES and :hugs5: for your day at the !!
May you have a speedy and uneventful recovery!!

Linda

wow...I never thought of celebrating my last period. I should get one more in before my hyst. Now I'm going to be laughing when it comes because I will think of your post.

Good luck on your upcoming surgery.

I have been so tired and miserable b/c of Auntie Flo been here for the last two months.... Today you gave me a new perspective.... it is almost over for her 14 more days....hehehe

Well mine finally made its appearance...an actual period- not spotting. First one since October. Of all times, WHY NOW??

Do you have to cancel your hysterectomy if you have a period??

Nope, the doc says it won't make a difference what it's doing when it comes out. They're not scared of blood.

It's only gonna be a 15 day period this time.

WOW. Aren't you glad it's going away? I told a couple of my friends today and they were like, "She" must be really angry that you are going to have your hysterectomy. LOL!!!