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Re: Hysterectomy Time...
From: Kim (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Nov 2000 22:20:45 -0600 (CST)
Hi Annie. I know exactly how you feel. I was in the same position as
you just months ago. I had my hyster on July 27th. I'm 40 so
fertility, etc. was no longer a concern of mine. I was experiencing
extreme pelvic pain. I had a lapi last fall that showed many cysts and
I was also had endo hyperplasia. I also knew full well that I would
still have PCOS. I have been on met and spiro for the last 12 wks,
without much success. I am going to try low-carb again for weight loss.
I lost 40 lbs before the hyster, but have gained back 35lbs - lazy
eating, like everything and anything! LOL Anyways, I would also
recommend a second opinion. I went and was glad I did, it helped to
make my decision that much easier. You can e-mail me privately if you
need moral support. The hyster was the best decision for me. I feel
overall really great - NO PAIN. There is a great site that you should
check out - http://www.hystersisters.com I couldn't have survived without them!
Best of luck to you!
Kim
At Wed, 29 Nov 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>Coming out of lurk mode to Vent.... ;-)
>
>After suffering for 18 years of pain, missing periods, pain, hair and acne
>on my face, pain, uncontrollable weight gain, PAIN, hyperpigmented skin,
>and well... pain, ;-) I finally am facing the big H. That's right ladies,
>I'm going for a hysterectomy. Last week an ultrasound revealed a
>"suspicious ovary"--there is a huge cyst that has been horrendously
>painful, on the exterior of the surface.... and something inside of it. The
>Gyn's carefully-chosen words were "We need to watch this very closely for
>the next month or two..." I said I didn't want to wait to see if it would
>burst, and asked him to just get it, ALL of it, the hell out of my body.
>After seeing the expression on his face, I knew that's what he really
>wanted to do anyway--and he was relieved that I was okay with that option.
>I never wanted kids anyway so fertility has never been an issue.
> I'm scared at the thought of having surgery but optimistic that the end
>result will be fewer trips to the Doctor for such repetitive issues as
>missing periods, ovary pain, and birth control pills (for a girl who
>couldn't get pregnant ANYWAY!).
> So, Merry Christmas to me--Santa's bringing me a scalpel this year which
>means (bad joke alert!) The turkey won't be the ONLY thing being carved
>this holiday season!
>
>Pray for a speedy recovery...
>
>-Annie
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