Re: Hysterectomy schduled for June 17th.....scared to death
From: Wanda (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Apr 27 13:36:45 2002
Lauren,
Thank you for the advice. I have been seeing a therapist since I was 12.
You are correct a hyst does not cure Endo.
I am happy that you are doing better with the hyst.
You are absolutely correct that it is a personal decision!!
Angel Hugs to you both!
Wanda
>----- Original Message -----
From: "Lauren" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 8:05 AM
Subject: Re: Hysterectomy schduled for June 17th.....scared to death
> 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 <lolindae@hotmail.com>
> To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <endo@mail.medispecialty.com>
> 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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