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Hysterectomy vs endometrial resection

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louise87148
louise87148

I'm not sure whether to have the endometrial resection, taking the lining of the womb away or a vaginal hysterectomy. I have been sufferings with really heavy irregular periods for a long while & they are wearing me out. I'm in pains aswell. Consultant has given me the choice. I'm 51) &. I havnt got a clue which procedue to go for. Anyone out there had any of these procedures done. I welcome any advice comments feedback ? 

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  • janet0263
    janet0263 louise87148

    Posted

    Hi Louise, 

    I am nearly 51 and I'm having a total hysterectomy in two weeks time.  I have a cyst which they aren't 100% sure about so they are removing everything at the same time which I'm happy about as there is less to worry about then lol   I'm even going to ask if he can remove my appendix if he has time and maybe a tummy tuck whilst he's there lol   I would go for total hysterectomy if I was you, at least you won't have to suffer with heavy painful periods any more xx

    • mel85446
      mel85446 janet0263

      Posted

      Hi Janet I'm booked in for the same on the 8th of July, little nervous maybe we could follow each other's recovery so we know how we are doing? I'm having the keyhole surgery, is that what your having? Best of luck x
  • debbie00225
    debbie00225 louise87148

    Posted

    Hi louise im 37 and was suffering the same as you. After numerous types of medication etc i was offered both and chose the vaginal hystorectomy as couldnt take any more bleeding as i constantly bled no matter what they gave me. I am 4 weeks post operation and while it has been hard and i have encountered a few problems as i dont take well to medication and this made me very sick along with constipatiom which has put my tummy under immense pressure which caused me to start bleeding 8 day after the operation and i have undergone more test etc now its easing lots and i am feeling much better and hopefully another couple of weeks i will be back at work and have  new lease of life both physicaly emotionally and obviously in my personal life. Only you cam make the choice. Just know that although u wont have scars outside its still a major operation. Do what is best for you huni xxx good luck 
    • louise87148
      louise87148 debbie00225

      Posted

      Hi Debbie

      ive decided to have the endometrial resection as I would have had to wait for the hysterectomy and since taking Zoladex I'm constantly bleeding. I just need can't take anymore  waiting. I'm going in tommorow for the op . I hope this works

      xx

    • debbie00225
      debbie00225 louise87148

      Posted

      Hi louise hope you feeling ok...i.know what you mean i used to constantly bleed no matter what they gave me or done for me so thats why i chose to have the hystorectomy as was so afraid the ablaition didnt work lile evrything else didnt and couldnt mentally or physicaly take any more...wish they had taken my overies  though because im.still having all.the symptoms of periods which was ome of my problems the pain, dizziness, sweating, even spasms as pain so.strong so only solved the conatant bleeding but least thats something xxx hope you are now sorted huni xxx
    • mel85446
      mel85446 debbie00225

      Posted

      Louise I hope it all went well and you feel much better very soon xx
  • janet0263
    janet0263 louise87148

    Posted

    Hi Mel,

     

    No I can't have keyhole because I had my left ovary out 23 years ago after getting a large cyst when I was pregnant with my first baby and I think he mentioned something about scar tissue.  I might be having two cuts depending what he thinks the little dark area on my cyst is so he said he might do a biopsy of the fat surrounding the womb just to make sure it's okay.    

    I have to to go for a final blood test tomorrow so that they can match my blood if I need a transfusion or anything and then it's the big day on Monday eekeek    

     

    Yes it would be great to follow each other's op and recovery, will keep you informed on how it goes.   I'm first one in the theatre on Monday so at least I should be feeling a bit better by night time hopefully. lol

  • janet0263
    janet0263 louise87148

    Posted

    Oops sorry that should have been to Melredfaceredface

    Hope everything goes okay tomorrow Louise , good luck xxxxx

    • mel85446
      mel85446 janet0263

      Posted

      Janet wishing you all the luck in the world for tomorrow, hopefully you will be in this time tomorrow and when you come round I hope your not in any pain, I imagine you will be in for a couple of days so hope to hear from you when your ready. The wait is driving me insane I wish mine my tomorrow what ever they have found I want it out xxxx
    • janet0263
      janet0263 mel85446

      Posted

      Thanks so much Mel, I am feeling a little nervous now lol   I will update as soon as possible, not sure if I will be able to connect to the internet there or not.  I think it might be Thursday before I come home although Wednesday would be better as it's my birthday lol    

       

      Your operation day will soon be here xxxxxx

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