TAH: Waiting......waiting......waiting....

I think the waiting is the worst part of this so far...I have 24 days till my TAH and it seems like it is forever. In one way I want it to hurry and be over with, but in another way I am terrified beyond belief.....

I hear you...

I've been here since July and my surgery is finally this Friday.
it's been a roller-coaster but the time has allowed me to get my mind right, LOL

hang in there

Thanks hun..I really appreciate that...It just seems like an eternity at this point....

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Originally Posted by chuston578 Thanks hun..I really appreciate that...It just seems like an eternity at this point....

I'll let you know how things turn out.

In the meantime, enjoy yourself here it helped me a lot. it's not easy for me to talk about it with friends and family. So, if you're anything like me, I also recommend writing down your thoughts. Yesterday, I was having one of the days, and after writing, what was going in mind I feel 100% better today.

that is indeed normal! I felt the same way and the time seemed to drag by! It gets better!

There is definitely a lot of stress in waiting, wondering how it will go, stressing over what could go wrong, etc. I was where you are, and before I knew it, here I am, done with surgery and 1 week into recovery. It has gone well for me, just have to take it easy, and keep up with my meds to keep my pain well controlled.

I had a TAH/BSO and had a possibility of cancer hanging over me.. I was pretty scared! Never had been "under the knife" , either!
But the date came around, and the day before I was surprisingly calm. It went well, no cancer, and suddenly I find myself at week 5 post-op.

Before you know it, it will be over and you will be on the mend!

A TAH is not a lot of fun, but you will not regret it in the long run, and every week you feel better. If you rest well post-op. you will recover faster... and some little walks help, too.
I feel quite recovered in terms of strength and stamina... just a little tender still, but that's normal.

Keep posting! The time will fly!

Thanks ladies for all your post. When I read them I realized you all pretty much covered everything I was feeling. My surgery date is 11/7 and I will be having an TAH/BSO due to very high risk of endomentrial cancer. Since my appointment I have been feeling worse, so I hope nothing has changed. Want so badly to feel better, but a little nervous about the recovery and the surgery let me be honest. Using this time to do things around the house. Thanks for all your support.

I agree totally! I have been waiting since August and I have preop with my Dr. tomorrow. Surgery is next Thursday the 13th. I think it is hitting them at work that I will be out a while and they all have to do my job and then some while I am out. I will be taking all the time I need though to heal! Best wishes on everyone's upcoming surgeries! I am so glad I found this site!

My surgery is also 11/7!! I found out in August and it still seems like an eternity away. I can't wait to feel better to and not feel like I am carrying a bowling ball around in my belly. I want my energy back! I am hoping my jeans will fit better. At this point I am looking forward to my uterus eviction.