minimoe

Well girls I haven't been here in awhile. I hope everyone is well. I had my hysterectomy on July 6th. I had a very hard time of it. My surgeon was wonderful and was able to do it the laproscopic way. It took him four hours to get everything out and with the scar tissue that was in there. He left my ovaries and tubes. Which I guess is okay. I mean I am 30 fixing to be 31 I am not sure I wanted to go through menopause at that early of an age. I was scared of taking hormones. So it is good I could keep my ovaries. They are not cystic like they should be with pcos. But if I have learned one thing about this diseasse. You don't have to have all of the symptoms just some of them. And i do. I have the IR and the facial hair. The pain and the moodiness. But anyways back to this hysterectomy stuff. It has taken its toll on me. I am a very independent person and am not use to this me who is to weak to get out of bed. It takes all of my strength just to go pee. I came home on Saturday and they had to leave the catheter in me. So I came home for two days and then went back to see the doctor on Monday because I had a fever and wasn't feeling well at all. I was so dehydrated my potassium bottomed out. My liver obviously wasn't doing to good of a job because I was yellow. My surgeon put me back in the hospital and because I was so dehydrated it took them 8 tries for an iv. I felt like a pincushion and now I look like a bruised up pincushion.

I guess why I am telling everyone this is because I went in thinking okay I can have this operation and I will be better. It didn't hit me until today when I was too sick and tired to get out of the bed. Girls a hysterectomy (which for me was the last resort. I had done EVERYTHING to deal with the painful and horrible periods and this was my third bout with cancer) is no simple operation. I think to me everyone was so lighthearted about it that I wasn't prepared for what really really you will feel like when it is said and done. But like i said it was my last resort. So I didn't really have a choice it was this or cancer that would eat at me and then more horrible pain.

And now even though I have three beautiful daughters whom I cherish and love. I find myself grieving for a son who will never be. So to all of you who are struggling with getting a child of your own.........I AM VERY SORRY and I know i only feel a tiny smidgen of your pain. Because I have some but the thought of never having more is so hurtful for me at this moment.

Sorry for such a long rambling but I needed to lay my feelings somewhere and I knew here surrounded by you all was the place to do it.

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lisa922

Hi, Melanie -
I'm so sorry for your pain - both the physical and the emotional. I hope that you are starting to feel a little bit better. The surgery does take a toll on you, that is for sure! Please hang in there and know that in a few weeks you should be feeling much, much stronger. If you have not been to it yet, I really have had a lot of support from www.hystersisters.com. Take care of yourself and hope you are doing better soon!

Lisa

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Lisa - age 39, gallbladder surgery 5/03; lap for Endometriosis 7/03; Hysterectomy 9/03 (uterus only); Celiac 4/04; PCOS; horrible return of the Endometriosis beast in 01/06

Pattyannruss

I was 34 when I had my total,both ovaries removed.Lap/vaginal.

I am not on HRT and I am finally feeling better.

Things to keep in mind...

It takes approx 2 years to recoup fully from having the surgery.
You must learn how to ask for help, even from your little ones.
I was so surprised how much my then 6yr old could do for me.
I had him load and unload the washer and dryer. He then would push or pull the laundry basket to me to fold.

You may also experience "post pardom" depression due to the physical changes. Ask the doctor for help. Even a few months on an antidepressant could be most helpful.(I waited to long to ask for help...Suffered for no good reason)

It has not even been 2 weeks for you yet. PLEASE don't beat yourself down...It takes TIME to heal. There will be things that come and go, you need to educate yourself with what to expect.

Dehydration is the most common problem after surgery. It causes many issues includding constipation,nausia, headaches, back aches, muscle craming and mood swings.

Have someone bring you some propel drinks.
Most important other than eating and drinking right is to walk!!
But don't over do anything. Nice and easy!

Let me know if I can help in any way,

Patty

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Endometriosis (Infertility Cause)
Andnomyosis (Infertility/Miscarry Cause)
Fibroid tummores(One reason for Non stop AF)
Tubal ligation syndrome(Sister of PCOS)

Check this link out for more information!!


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PCOS, LOCAH, Lichen Planus, IBS, HS,alopecia - raised bp/ cholesteral. Wheat and dairy intollerance Meds: Spiro, Bendrofluazide, Amlodopine, Simvastatin, Met, Prednisolone, Colefac, multi vits,

Me - 41, hubby 36 son 11. Married 14 years

She is buffeted by the wind, but she does not sink.



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minimoe

Thanks for the wonderful information. I have come to notice that my life is up and down. One day is really hard. The next is good. I guess I am just so used to be up and doing things that being here in bed most of the day puts me into shock. My kids have been great, I know they suffer with me. I think it is worse when you are a single mom, because they are so scared about what happens to Mom the person they depend upon for everything. I know it will take me a while to get better I just forget it hasn't even been two weeks yet. I have never been knocked on my feet like this and it will take time to just get used.

Thanks to all of you who responded I really appreciate the info.

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kelseybean

Melanie,

I don't have any advise, but I wanted to send some (((hugs))) to you.

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Diagnosed with IR PCOS 1/03

kirvygerl

Sending you lots of cyber (((HUGS))). I'm sorry you're having a difficult recovery. Thinking of you~