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Feeling very scared

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TraceyC04
TraceyC04

Hi everyone ,

I've been reading some of your stories and I must say it's reassuring reading other people's experiences . I'm due to have my abdominal hysterectomy in 6 days time and i'm feeling so worried about it . I've been very tearful the last few days just thinking about the surgery . I'm having hysterectomy due to large uterine fibroids .

Tracey xxx

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  • caroline_19506
    caroline_19506 TraceyC04

    Posted

    Hi there no need to be scared I was terrified when I had mine last Nov it was over before I went to sleep try to stay calm you'll be fine xx
    • TraceyC04
      TraceyC04 caroline_19506

      Posted

      Thank you for your kind words Caroline I'm sure your absolutely right . Its just all I can think about at the moment . It will be such a relief once it's all over and I bet your right , I'll wonder why I got myself so worked up

      Thank you once again xx

    • caroline_19506
      caroline_19506 TraceyC04

      Posted

      Don't worry I was the same I knew I had a very kind good gone and the nurse who was with me when I had the anasestic said I will be with you throughout the op which reassured Me x
    • TraceyC04
      TraceyC04 caroline_19506

      Posted

      Thank you very much for your reassuring words Caroline . It's very comforting coming on here and chatting to people who have or are going through the same thing

      Tracey xxx

    • sandy60584
      sandy60584 caroline_19506

      Posted

      Hi Caroline

      Hope you are recovering without too much pain. I'm having mine tomorrow and I feel so scared. It feels surreal but I feel pathetic.

      Sandy

  • caroline_19506
    caroline_19506 TraceyC04

    Posted

    When you had it done you wonder what you worried about the hard part is the recovery x
  • elaine35397
    elaine35397 TraceyC04

    Posted

    Tracey, I had my total hysterectomy (laparoscopy) four weeks ago and everything was good. You are perfectly normal in being worried and can discuss any issues with the admission staff and theatre staff.  Mine were brilliant and reassured me every step of the way!  Take a good book or ipod with relaxing music with you. I just wish I could have had the op many years earlier - I feel great right now.  Best of luck to you and don't be afraid to write your worries to us on here!  The ladies on here are brilliant & supportive.   Elaine xx
    • TraceyC04
      TraceyC04 elaine35397

      Posted

      Hi Elaine

      Thank you for replying and i'm glad to hear that your doing so well . I'm really looking forward to being where you are right now . That's a good idea to take something with me to help try and keep my mind occupied .

      Tracey xxx

  • Sld
    Sld TraceyC04

    Posted

    I have just had TAH last Friday and was home on Sunday.  Going to GP later to have clips out.  I too was worried but everyone is so nice and it was all over so quickly.

    hardest part is ahead in recovery as very sore and painful at moment but can only get better.  Soon be summer and we will be well recovered and it will all be a distant dream.

    good luck. 

    • TraceyC04
      TraceyC04 Sld

      Posted

      Hi Sld

      Thank you for your reply. I'm sorry to hear your in pain at moment but lovely to hear you so positive it's reassuring and your right we all have the summer to look forward to when we will all be feeling much better . Good luck at your GP today hope it's not too painful for you .

      Tracey xxx

  • froggy28
    froggy28 TraceyC04

    Posted

    Hi. I was out of my mind with worry but its now 9 months behind me and I'm back to normal although on hrt purely because I'm 40 and had my ovaries taken too. The actual op is fine... the waiting is worse so take something to occupy you. You literally fall asleep and when you come round you are all done. It will be sore so say yes to pain killers. Why suffer if you don't have to. If you are having it by lap you can get shoulder pain and this is normal... Peppermint in any form is good for this. I'm probably strange but all I wanted was dinner and a cuppa I was starving.... I do like my food 😉
    • TraceyC04
      TraceyC04 froggy28

      Posted

      Hi Froggy

      Thank you for replying . I'm also 40 so have been told to expect HRT too. You made me chuckle re food .I also love my food and have already thought about taking my own stash of favourite things with me !!

      Thank you for making me feel better

      Tracey xxx

    • froggy28
      froggy28 TraceyC04

      Posted

      You are very welcome. Always like to smile... even if sometimes it wants to be a grimace. Are you having ovaries out too. It's not as bad as Dr Google tells you! Stay positive and stash those snacks 😉. Something i was advised and very grateful for was getting up and about asap and taking wander round the ward/house regularly... im sure that got me back on track quicker. I was off pain killers after a few days but was very tired. Let us know how it goes! Good luck
    • TraceyC04
      TraceyC04 froggy28

      Posted

      I'm not sure if im havin ovaries removed yet . Doc has said he will do everything he can to leave them there , will have to wait and see what they are like when he operates 😕. It's reassuring to hear of your quick recovery and I will keep in mind your advice regarding getting up and about

      Thank you Tracey xxx

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