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My op date 17th April

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Jardine
Jardine

Hi I'm so nervous had my hysterectomy date come this morning. I have a very large fibroid 18 cm which is pressing on my bladder my op date has come through so quickly and I'm very scared im 49 years old and like many others have never had general surgery before im having a total abdominal and would a welcome any support. I'm even thinking about not having this done as I'm so scared. Would welcome any support or advice thanks. 

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  • michellejessie
    michellejessie Jardine

    Posted

    Please don't say your not going to have it done just think all the problems your having now will end. I'm waiting for the date to come through for my total abdomenal hysterectomy I am scared but once I have recovered I will have my life back . I hope all goes well for you and I'm sure it will it is a very scary time in our life but just think how great it will be when it's all done. Chin up and positive thoughts.

    Sending hugs.

    Michelle.

    • Jardine
      Jardine michellejessie

      Posted

      Thank you so much for your reply I know I need to have it done I'm just so scared that's all only went to see specialist end of feb so wasn't expecting date so quickly. We will be fine I'm  just having a negative day still sinking in I suppose but thanks stay in touch. X
    • michellejessie
      michellejessie Jardine

      Posted

      Yes that is quick and you must be shocked you keep in touch and let me know how your doing .

      Michelle xxx

  • bridy16825
    bridy16825 Jardine

    Posted

    Hi, I'm 5 weeks post abdominal hysterectomy for fibroids today,....I'm not going to lie to you the first couple of weeks post op are a bit rough but it's just a case of having to grin and bear it.....it does get better but you do have to be prepared to be patient and recognise that you do become incapacitated for a while......you will find thissitevery helpful...lots of good advice and support from people who are having siimilar experiences......this is a major operation and your bound to be anxious......I've worked for the NHS fo 26 years and knew exactly what was happening.......I was still very nervous though.

    think how much better you will feel in 6 months time!!

    • Jardine
      Jardine bridy16825

      Posted

      Thanks for your support I will be glad once it has gone my stomach is so swollen I look pregnant. Will feel better soon and we'll done to you your doing fab with your recovery reading your comment has eased my mind thanks. 
    • kathrynjs
      kathrynjs bridy16825

      Posted

      Hi Bridy

      I'm currently 4 weeks post op (TAH). Just wondering if you still have a sensitive and sore tummy? I'm still in a bit of discomfort, have swelling above my incision and while it is not painful to pee it is a little uncomfortable. Just curious to see if all these things are 'normal' at this point? Also, people talk about exercising at this point and I cannot take a full stride without wincing. I would welcome your reply.

      Thanks Bridy. 😊

    • bridy16825
      bridy16825 kathrynjs

      Posted

      Hi love, yes my skin still feels very sore and sensitive to touch particularly early evening.....I've only just started wearing my normal underwear again and some days I revert back to big pants.....today was the first day I've walked very far, I'm certainly not even 25% of normal mobility!! I I keep thinking I just be doing more though!! I'm not the most patient of people....I'm used to working full time so I think I'm pushing myself a bit.....I'm sure I will suffer tomorrow......you sound very simiilar to myself.........I'm still a bit up and down though.....I still get a bit weepy for no reason!!!
    • kathrynjs
      kathrynjs bridy16825

      Posted

      Thanks Bridy. So pleased I can put a tick in the 'normal' box! You're right...I'm not the most patient patient! x
  • froggy28
    froggy28 Jardine

    Posted

    Hi. I was exactly like you before my investigative op right up to the morning it was going thru my head to cancel. I'd never had any type of surgery and didn't know what to expect and hadn't even thought about forums. I sat like a nervous mouse waiting for my turn to come in the unit. Every possibility of what was going to go wrong went thru my mind so I know how you feel. Went in for an aesthetic and next thing you know its all over. OK its sore but you are pumped with pain killers so I promise not agony. Feels strange for a while and you are just sleepy then once an aesthetic wears off you do feel like yourself again but again sore and you Dont realise how much you use your stomach muscles to move until you can't. I'm waiting for my full hysterectomy inc ovaries now and to say I'm not nervous again would be a lie but its so much better than my imagination of it beforehand. When's your op date? It will be ok. Imagine not having probs you have now xxxx
    • Jardine
      Jardine froggy28

      Posted

      I was the same when I had a hystercopy end of January waiting for my results back was thinking all sorts but I know I will be okay just thinking of excuses not to go ahead. My op date is 17th April and thanks. X
    • froggy28
      froggy28 Jardine

      Posted

      I'm a few weeks behind early May so can compare notes afterwards lol xx
  • kazandnell
    kazandnell Jardine

    Posted

    Hi there.I had my op 6 weeks ago.had 11cm fibroid caused me lots of bleeding. Had 2 blood transfusions.was pressing on my bladder.now I feel brilliant.the waiting is really horrible I know how you feel.even right up to last minute I kept telling myself I don't have to go through with it.Im so glad I did.feel like a new person. (Apart from hot flushes)..us women are never free from anything lol. I'm sure everything is going to be fine for you too.this site really helped me.everyone is so helpful.all the best.Karen. X.
    • Jardine
      Jardine kazandnell

      Posted

      Thanks so much Karen this site is brill will be glad to get my life back just panicked when I got the letter this morning not normally this anxious over things I was the same when I had a hystecopy done. Well done on your recovery. X
  • jacqueline67292
    jacqueline67292 Jardine

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    Hi Jardine

    What date is your op?  I'm in on Good Friday.  I know it is a shock and all your emotions are playing havoc with your brain, but the sooner it is done the sooner you are on the road to recovery.  It must be very uncomfortable for you having the fibroid pressing on your bladder.  I have everything pressing down on my bladder and it is extremely uncomfortable.  So just think how much better your quality of life will be after the op.

    Hang on in there and remember we are all here for you if you want to let off steam or just say hello.

    Love

    Jacqui lol

    • Jardine
      Jardine jacqueline67292

      Posted

      17th of April yours is before mine good luck think we will both be glad when it's over please let me know how you get on. X
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