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Awaiting hysterectomy due to years of abnormal smears.

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jackiepos1
jackiepos1

Hi all ,

Ive been following this site for a few weeks and have found it very helpful .Im due to have a hysterectomy due to 10 years of abnormal smears , i have an appointment with my consultant on Tuesday to decided what type of hysterectomy im having after she has seen my results from an internal scan i had , im hoping for keyhole as reading all the posts on here seems the better recovery but it all depends on what the scan results are ,I was just wondering if any of you ladies had internal scan first before they decided on what hysterectomy they gave you.

Thanks for taking the time to read my post

Jackie x

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  • teresa2545
    teresa2545 jackiepos1

    Posted

    Morning Jackie,

    I had an abdomial due to the size of my fibroids I am doing very well with my recovery

    Good luck for Tues

    xx

    • jackiepos1
      jackiepos1 teresa2545

      Posted

      Thanks for replying Teresa I have read some of your post and you seem to be doing well hope you keep getting stronger .

      Jackie x

  • poppy49
    poppy49 jackiepos1

    Posted

    Hi Jackie. 

    I had an internal scan and was then diagnosed with adenomyosis.  At my consultation my surgeon said she would do abdominal surgery due to size of my uterus and the fact she was removing everything. That was 3 weeks ago and I am healing well. 

    Let us know how you get on

    lee x

    • jackiepos1
      jackiepos1 poppy49

      Posted

      Hi Poppy glad to hear your healing well . Il know on Tuesday hopefully I have a tilted womb not sure if that makes any difference. But im just glad im finally putting an end to my years of worry . After having 3 leetz and numerous biopsy she decided this was best way forward as my abnormalities are always can 3 . Will let you know how I get on thanks for replying .

      Jackie x

    • poppy49
      poppy49 jackiepos1

      Posted

      I have a tilted womb too Jackie but it didn't make a difference. 

      Good luck xx

  • lyn11297
    lyn11297 jackiepos1

    Posted

    I had internal scan before as I was post menopausal and I was having bleeds they found cancer so they decided to do a hysterectomy which luckily they could do by keyhole I'm now 8 weeks post op and going back to work as a courier Tuesday the 5th of May and because I had cancer which has all been removed I have to have check ups every four months for at least two years .hope you get keyhole but they won't know usually til they open you up and put the camera in 
    • jackiepos1
      jackiepos1 lyn11297

      Posted

      Hi lyn I really hope I get key hole as I dont want to be of work too long and the thought of not been active for 6 weeks plus worries me. But I have to think of my health im having my ovaries out too so instant menopause and I can't take hrt due to breast cancer in my family. Cant say im looking forward to it but to not have anymore worries regarding my smears and results after 10 years will be a relief. Hope your return to work goes well.

      Jackie x

    • lyn11297
      lyn11297 jackiepos1

      Posted

      Thanks and keep in touch to let us know how things go 
  • froggy28
    froggy28 jackiepos1

    Posted

    Hi. Depending on your age even with history of breast cancer in family I was told could still have hrt as replacing what should have anyway but reduce down at normal menopause age but if ovaries are fine they should keep them in. I'm having whole lot gone on 6th all via lap and also have tilted womb. I had investigatory op as well as scans first. I have smears every year as abnormal results but I'm not sure if cervix is going for definite but I'm sure it will be. Good luck with appointment. Write all questions down as if you're like me you'll forget when you in there.
    • poppy49
      poppy49 froggy28

      Posted

      Hi

      my mum had breast cancer. I am on HRT but told I had to give up at age 55. I am willing to take risk. I feel great on HRT. 

      My cervix is away as well as ovaries. No more smear tests. Yay

      lee x

    • jackiepos1
      jackiepos1 froggy28

      Posted

      Hi we seem to be in a similar situation . I was told at my last meeting because both my sisters had breast cancer last year I will have my ovaries out and be able to take hrt. But I will ask about lower dosage see what she says . She did say everything will be taken cervix as well. Hope all goes well on the 6th be nice to hear how it goes and your recovery too .

      All the best jackie x

    • jackiepos1
      jackiepos1

      Posted

      Should say not be able to take hrt!!
  • nicola99890
    nicola99890 jackiepos1

    Posted

    Hi Jakie

    Welcome to the forum, you will find it really helpfull. I had 2 internal scans to determine the size of my fibroids, it really is nothing to worry about and they are painless. I had an abdominal hysterectomy on 9th april had 3 nights in hospital and I am rcovering well at home now.

    Keep us updated with your treatments and all the best for your scan.

    Nikki xx

    • jackiepos1
      jackiepos1 nicola99890

      Posted

      Hi Nike

      Thanks for replying ive been reading a lot of post on here for a few weeks now and found it very helpful . I have already had the scan my consultant has recieved them and now wants to see me to discuss hysterectomy. So I should no more on Tues . Hope u keep recovering well .

      Jackie x

    • jackiepos1
      jackiepos1

      Posted

      Sorry my predictive text is spelling every thing wrong Nikki xx
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