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Re: Hystorectomy due to Endo/ Attn. TRACYFrom: Judy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu Feb 24 22:04:07 2005
At Thu, 24 Feb 2005, Tracy wrote: > >Melisa and ladies, >I am also a 30 year old with 2 children ages 4 & 6. I was diaganosed >with endo and ademo by way of a lap on Oct 1, 2004. My doc and I >decided on a hysterectomy. My husband and I were already decided on not >having any more children so this seemed like the logical step. My >hysterectomy took place on Dec 8, 2004. I had my cervix and uterus >removed. I kept both my ovaries due to heart disease (cannot do HRT or >BC). On Dec 9, 2004 I had to have emergency surgery to remove my right >ovary due to internal bleeding (long story). No problem because my left >ovary was still functioning. It was a long, long, recovery! I feel it >was definitely worth it. I feel great now. Since I kept one ovary I >don't experience any menopausal symptoms and to top it off I will never >have a period again!!!! I still experience minor menstral symptoms when >I would normally have a period but it's mainly just moodiness(no >cramps!!). I know that by keeping one ovary I might not get rid of the >endo but it's gone for now. If I have any problems down the road I can >always have them go in and remove the left ovary. I just wanted to >avoid meno as long as I can. I had an abdominal incision (about 4 >inches long). You can also have this done vaginally. I opted not too >because it's easier for the doc to look for more endo and remove it >while he's in there if it's done abdominally. They can also get a >better look at your other organs. Most of my pain was related to the >ademo. I was also diaganosed with IBS, but it's gone now too. For >anyone considering a hysterectomy I recommend this website >http://www.hystersisters.com It was a lifesaver for me. You can talk to girls >who've had one and also girls who are going to have one. The recovery >is very difficult, pain meds are a must if you want to make it through >it all. At first I wasn't sure if it was worth it but now that I'm >feeling normal again I feel that it definitely was. If any of you have >any questions feel free to ask. Hope this helps. >Tracy > >At Thu, 24 Feb 2005, Melisa wrote: >> >>hello all- I'm glad to see I'm not the only one with all these problems. >>Some days I swear I could go insane. I'm a 30year old mother of 2 that >>has been dealing with this for the past 3 years and am going in on March >>8th to talk to my dr about scheduling a Hystorectomy. I had a lap done >>in April of last year and I only got relief for 3 months. I've always >>had trouble with BC Pills, but tried them again after the lap didn't >>work. I did see a little relief but they turned me into the wicked >>witch and I had to get off them. It was really bad. I was just >>wondering if anyone else has had the hystorectomy and what the side >>effect are. I've read about the side effects, but right now I have most >>of them with my endo (major fatigue, no sex drive). As for other other >>posts with how to deal with the pain - what works me is rest and I take >>800mg of ibuprophan every 6hrs and I add tylanol every 4 yrs. I usually >>do that on my worst days. Thanks for reading. Tracy: Your story is exactly like my story! I had a hysterectomy in June 03 and they left my left ovary in. Now almost 2 years later, I may have to have it out. I'm going in for a lap soon, and it may end up abdominal surgery. I have lots of adhesions from past surgeries. I'm 33. I just wanted to tell you about my experience. Good luck in keeping that ovary as long as you can. Judy in Mi
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