ENDO Messages for April, 2002: Re: Hysterectomy schduled for June 17th.....scared to death

Re: Hysterectomy schduled for June 17th.....scared to death

From: Lauren (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Apr 27 07:04:08 2002

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Hi Lolinda, Home from work. I just read Wandas post to you and I agree with her all the way. I really wanted more children, so this is my biggest problem with the hyst. But I am seeing a therapist and this really helps, I would suggest that both you AND WANDA do this, it does make a difference.

A Hyst does not cure the endo, I still have a bit of pain, but I rarely need to take narcotics, which is wonderful. My IBS is worse since the hyst, but I can live with that. Sex still hurts a little, BUT NOTHING like it used to, I am actually starting to enjoy it. LOL.

My horendous periods are gone and I can go out with friends and make plans for social events without first checking the calendar. This is wonderful. My megrains are also much better.

I chose to keep an ovary, even though it may mean more surgery later, as I really felt thatat 30 I was to young to go through menopause, especially surgical menopause. BUT this is a personal decision.

I won't say I am HAPPY that I had a hyst, and it has NOT solved the whole endo problem, but I can tell you that I am happier, healthier and in far less pain since my hyst. I reckon I have about a 70% reduction in pain. I have no idea how long this will last, but while it does I plan to enjoy my life to the full, something I could not do before.

I hope that my story helps you in some small way.

(((((Angel Hugs)))) Lauren

>----- Original Message -----
From: lolinda <anonymous@obgyn.net> To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <anonymous@obgyn.net> Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 5:12 AM Subject: Hysterectomy schduled for June 17th.....scared to death

> Hello Angels!!!
>
> Well I haven't posted in awhile but thought I would tonight because I am
> feeling mentally drained. My Gyn has scheduled me for a Hysterectomy on
> June 17th. I am 27 and have two beautiful girls. My husband and I
> don't want any more kids. I really can't explain how I feel about all
> of this...all I know is that I want the pain to go away. I know that
> this might not be a cure all but I can't continue to put pain killer
> after painkiller into my body. My question is to anyone who has felt
> the way that I am feeling.... how do you get your mental status in
> check before surgery. My husband and I had an hour-long consult with my
> Gyn yesterday. I had two pages of questions for him and he had an
> answer for everyone one of them, which I was so shocked to see, happen.
> I feel confident in his skills and in him personally but I am just so
> scared. I joined ERC and am currently trying to get a hold of a support
> person in my area...but I just thought posting tonight would help me. I
> want to cry, scream, run, jump up and down, beat something up to take
> away all of these awful emotions that I am trying to deal with. Mean
> while trying to work and be a wife, mother, and a supportive friend to
> those who are in my life. I just haven't gotten the support...the
> womanly support.... from anyone that could possibly have a remote clue
> of how I am feeling right now.
> I am sorry for making such a long drawn out post but I just am feeling
> really mentally drained and burnt out on thinking about the pro's and
> con's of having this surgery.
>
> Thanks for listening!
>
> Lolinda
>
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