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03-15-2008, 06:55 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 6,719
Hysterectomy: February 18th, 2005
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Help telling DS16 & 14 and DD 10?
Hi
My DD was 10 and my DS was almost 13 when I had my surgery. They were already aware that I had been feeling badly for a long time, even though they didn't know what was causing it. I simply told them that my uterus was causing the problem and that it is a very good thing that the Surgeon will be able to remove it so it can't make me feel bad anymore. My kids knew that the uterus is the place where babies grow before they are born, so they didn't have any questions about that.
I kept very positive about it. I didn't want to give my kids any reason to worry. That's why I approached it as the solution to the problem, and not a horrible thing. I also didn't share my fears and concerns with them.....they wouldn't have known what to do with that.
My kids were a tremendous help during my recovery too. I had gone over what I could and couldn't do with them, and they made sure that all my chores were coverd......well, the ones they considered important anyway
s and Best Wishes,
Kay
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