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hysterectomy questions!!

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jacqui49282
jacqui49282

Hello everyone,

Im new to the group!

I have a 15cm fibroid and have been booked in for a hysterectomy.  Due to the size of it I cannot have it done key hole so will be major surgery.  I have my pre op booked for the 25th April.  I am very nervous as unlike most of you on here i have had no bleeding (i have had the coil for the last 10 years) I feel very well in myself apart from my tummy looking like I am 4-5 months pregnant!  I am concerned about the recovery as I am a useless patient.  I turn 48 this year and have not started the menopause and understand that it will happen almost immediately!  I am quite worried about the after effects mentally as well as physically.  For my entire adult life I have had trouble with PMT and have tried everything.  Is there any vitamins/tablets I can start taking that may help?  

I also have a few holidays booked this year (never had this all booked this far before!) and wondered what the flying recovery time would be?

Thank you

 

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  • lynn.1972
    lynn.1972 jacqui49282

    Posted

    Hi jacqui i have just had full abdomen hysterctomy last tuesday. Mine was due to severe endeometreosis and im 46. All i can advise you at the moment is not to underestimate this opp. It has knocked me for six if im honest. The worst part is moving around i can sit comfortably tho. The hot flushes and cold sweats started kicking in on thursday are becoming more intense but i srart my hrt on thursday. Hope all goes well with you hun xxxx
  • nicola61194
    nicola61194 jacqui49282

    Posted

    Ur doc could advise u best about the flying hun. Me and the hubby fly out to mexico from 29th dev till 24th jan n noone is gonna tell me im not going lol xx
  • sarah08551
    sarah08551 jacqui49282

    Posted

    Congratulations. You will soon be free from the horrible effects of being a woman! I had a subtotal hysterectomy 14 days ago and I feel fine. I was so worried about the pain and how I would feel and it has been  breeze, nowhere near as scary as I imagined! In fact it’s lovely to put my feet up for a change. I am a hard working single mum and I’m making the most of doing nothing. It’s absolutely wonderful. I’m tired and feel spaced out if I stand up for too long but that’s it. I feel great. Don’t worry, it’s the start of a new life. Spring is here and you’ll feel great in your clothes fitting well again. Focus on the future beyond the op. It’s a very exciting time :-) good luck! 
  • liz18527
    liz18527 jacqui49282

    Posted

    Welcome, I had partial so I still haven’t gone into menopause, I’m sure you will get plenty of support. Stay strong 
  • hot_tempered_10
    hot_tempered_10 jacqui49282

    Posted

    Good morning Jacqui.

    I’ll assume that you’re having a full hysterectomy. I believe you’re correct that is considered major surgery if they’re not doing the procedure vaginally. 

    I’m 55 years old and entering my 3rd. post op week. I underwent a partial hysterectomy, where the uterus was removed leaving everything else. I had begun menopause at 48. I have experienced a few menopausal symptoms that I hadn’t experienced, yet I have my ovaries. Leave it to me, to be the oddball!!! I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow morning due to a these symptoms and pain. As for the traveling, this is solely based on your doctor’s advice. I was told “no ‘flying’  for at least 4 weeks.” The (4) weeks is due to your 2nd. post operative appointment with your doctor. With regards to vitamins; during my pre surgical appointments for (2) weeks prior to procedure, I was told during each visit to stop taking vitamins. I neglected to inquire to the reason for no vitamins or supplementssad.

    I wish that I had, I would have a an answer to share with you. 

    Please take care. The best for you while you undergo and recover from your procedure:wink)))

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