Cyst removal and hysterectomy
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Hi all
I am really nervous about this post. I kind of want to ask some questions but I am kind of scared of the answers I may get. Please be kind with me
Here goes.......
I have 2 ovarian cyst. Both growing and measuring 13cm. During MRIs it has shown I have pretty bad endometriosis and I am anaemic. My gynie consultant and surgeon feels a hysterectomy is needed and I agree. It unlikely my ovaries can be saved so I will be having a complete hysterectomy.
I am scared. Not so much about the op, though this is scaring me as I have to have open surgery but I am scared about the menopause. I have only just turned 40 and I am worried how I am gonna feel after. Moods, sweats, my sex life.
Has as anyone been through this with some good stories please. I know everyone is different and I don't wish to be unkind but right know I need to hear positive stories not anyone's bad experience so please only post good stories.
Thanks in advance.
x
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theresa03368 julie85586
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julie85586
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Thanks for your reply. I am glad you are doing well. Do you mind me asking if you had open surgery? How long was your hospital stay? Are you back at work yet? I agree the thought of not having any more periods is a definite plus. I too am worried about how I feel mentally. I am exhausted as I seem to have developed insomnia, I keep thinking about chatting to my GP to see what they think. I am teary quite a bit. I am desperate for a date as the waiting seems to be consuming me but they won't operate until my anaemia levels have risen.
its good to hear that you are managing without HRT. I have been told this will be a discussion for a month after surgery. I am going to look into natural alternatives too. Fingers crossed that I will be like you and not need them.
wishing you a good continued recovery.
x
theresa03368 julie85586
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sandy67 julie85586
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julie85586
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Sorry to hear all you have been through Sandy. Sounds like you have had a really hard time of it. Have you any idea when surgery will be?
I have had a bad day. I spoke with the surgeon today who tells me my surgery may be a few months away due to my anaemia. Apparently the risk is too big and it would mean likely a blood transfusion. My HB levels are to be monitored then once raised I will get a date.
i just feel this whole experience is consuming me. I feel so fat. Did either of you gain weight. I feel enormous. I just want to get going now I know what I am gonna be having, rather than it just hanging over me. I want it out, so I can begin the recovery process.
I know I will feel so much better once done, just wish I could speed things up.
Theresa you did really well only staying in for 2 nights. Thanks for tips re promensil. I will look into it.
take care
julie x
sandy67 julie85586
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i have been gradually putting weight on over last few years which I put down to meds a lot as I am not a big eater, but also not as mobile as I was so there is that too. However I have felt horribly bloated last few months. My belly feels like a balloon that I can press in! Cant wait to get rid of anything that just doesnt need to be there.
i was anaemic for a long time too, the lack of energy was the worst thing ever. They put that down to very heavy periods. Some of my clots were as large as my hand! So I was on iron tablets for a while. will they do that with you? I had to have a blood transfusion after having my daughter, I wouldnt want another!
hopefully neither of us will have to wait too long! Xx
theresa03368 julie85586
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