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Re: Hysterectomy schduled for June 17th.....scared to death
From: Kayla (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Apr 27 11:15:21 2002
Lolinda,
Sweetheart, you are in my prayers. I am 20 and my gyno is still trying
to figure out what the hell this is...I have all the symptoms of endo,
but because I am a college student determined to finish my first
semester, I am waiting to do the lap until after school lets out...in a
little over a week.
I really do suggest seeing a therapist, a woman....they are great! I've
seen one for the past 3 years for family and personal issues and the one
I have in college, I swear to God, she is an angel from God. She
understands my fustrations and all the physical pain I have. She's been
my advocate with my professors and administrators...it's amazing. I
would also check your hospital for support groups. I wouldn't be
suprized if either your gyn knew of some and after your hyst, while
going through post-surgical stuff, I am most positive that they will
tell you about supports groups within the hospital or in the community.
You can always ask to speak with a social worker at the hospital. They
are there for u, for support. Even for your husband and two children.
I promise you right now, that I will keep you in my prayers...hang on
tight! You'll make it, you have everyone on this post behind you! Stand
up strong and don't let the pain get in your way, what I mean is, go in
w/ a positive attitude, it does so much! I've read tons of research on
that and it really makes a huge impact. Fake it, if you have to! It's
amazing how much it works! I'll be praying for yoU! God bless!~
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>>>----- 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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Kayla
**Just someone who cares, preparing for the medical field**
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