Re: Hystorectomy Decision - Not doing well
From: lisa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Feb 29 21:55:51 2000
Dear Lori
I had a complete hystrectomy when I was 21. Til this day I have never
regretted having it. I wanted my life back. I was in bed most of the time
and I had exhausted all means, of medications, that were available for endo
at that time. I am now 35, and have had several surgeries since then for
endo. A hystrectomy does not elminate endo in some cases, but there are
others who have never had any problems. I guess not having children is the
hardest, but I know I did the right thing. You can email me privately if you
like. lisastouder@hotmail.com :)
>From: Diane <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Subject: Re: Hystorectomy Decision - Not doing well
>Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 08:43:58 -0600
>
>Dear Lori
>
>I just wanted to say that I understand what you are
>going through--having to make the decision to have a
>hysterectomy when you don't have any children is a
>very hard one. My husband and I went through it almost
>8 years ago when I had Severe Stage IV endo, adhesions
>and much pain. Even though you know why you are having
>the hysterectomy (in my case to try to get my life
>back again), it doesn't make the not having any
>children any easier to live with. Over the years it
>was very hard to live with and has gotten better, but
>will never totally go away. How an it, there are
>constant reminders around everywhere.
>
>Next, regarding your doctor's comments: what did he
>mean by very clean? Did you have adhesions? If you
>didn't, maybe he didn't recognize the implants as
>endometriosis. I would ask him some questions and find
>out exactly what was found, or better yet ask for
>copies of your medical file and surgical report so you
>can read it for yourself.
>
>Obviously you were going through something in order to
>make the decision to have the hysterectomy, so please
>try not to think you went through it for nothing.
>Remember how you felt before and how hopefully you
>will feel better--no pain!!!
>
>Hope this helps you. I'm sorry you're feeling the way
>you are, maybe you should try to talk to a counselor
>to get some of your feelings out. I've been there
>dealing with the depression you feel after having the
>hysterectomy, even though I had no more pain ever.
>
>Diane
>
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>
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