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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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  • phoebewhite
    phoebewhite Jardine

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    Please don't cancel your op, I felt exactly the same as you, I am also severely agoraphobic, I can't travel outside of my village which is about a 3 mile radius, the hospital I went to is 13 miles from me so it wa a double whammy for me, the ladies on here helped me through it, I kept 'going to my happy place' whenever I thought about the day looming closer, you will bitterly regret it if you cancel and you will still have that horrid fibroid along with the awful symptoms that it brings, just think that in a very short time ALL those symptoms will be gone, in the days leading up to your op, come on here and shout scream cry as much as you like. we have all been where you are and we understand.

    Phoebe xx

    Below is my happy place you are welcome to use it xx

     

  • kathrynjs
    kathrynjs Jardine

    Posted

    Hi Jardine

    I think it is completely normal to feel apprehensive before surgery. I certainly did. I am 4 weeks post TAH. Just talk to your anaesthetist before surgery and let them know how you are feeling. My anaesthetist gave me a shot of something pre op that she said would calm me down and feel like 'a couple of glasses of red wine'...it felt more like the whole bottle! Cheers to you feeling better after your op. 😊

  • teresa2545
    teresa2545 Jardine

    Posted

    Hi Jardine,

    Don't give up.The fibroid will not disappear on its on and at 18cm it is big.Mine is 20cm and it was a shock when I first found out last Oct especially when I went for a scan for what I thought was a hernia.My hysterectomy is on April 7th and I was told this in Jan so at least you won't have so much time to think about it.I have been on a course of injections to reduce the size of the fibroid and to make the surgery easier.Something is happening somewhere as I have lost nearly a stone.I am 45 and a hysterectomy is major surgery and you just need to be careful afterwards.I have been so busy getting so many household jobs done in advance,especially a lot of my spring cleaning jobs like washing curtains etc.I am looking forward to hopefully some better weather and to be able to sit in the garden taking it easy.My employer has been very good,I know that I don't have too rush back.We are all different with any recovery  but please read as much as you can with this forum site it has helped me a lot.I just hope that my op isn't cancelled.Keep in touch.

    Teresa

    xxx

    • Jardine
      Jardine teresa2545

      Posted

      Gosh Teresa I thought mine was big just happened so quickly I had scan in Dec appointment with gynocologist 2 weeks later a hystrcopy in January results back feb letter today haven't mentioned anything about having injections before surgery to shrink fibroids as I have several the biggest being 18cm good luck stay in touch we will be fine I have been so stressed about this as I'm sure you are to and at least we can share our experiences as well for me it's such a relief knowing that someone has also a large fibroid and can understand my worry thanks again. Xx
    • teresa2545
      teresa2545 Jardine

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      My consultant wouldn't do the op without the injections first.I also have several fibroids but I don't know how many or the size.I want to know how much they weigh.I have got a hernia aswell which they are trying to get repaired at the same time.How long have you been told that you will be in hospital.I have been told 3 or 4 days.Read all the tips on what to pack,you learn a lot.
    • Jardine
      Jardine teresa2545

      Posted

      She told me about 3/5 days depending on my recovery I also have asked how much they weigh esp the largest one I'm hoping going in on a Friday will mean I can go home on the Monday and thanks I will do some reading on what to pack. Xx
    • teresa2545
      teresa2545 Jardine

      Posted

      Just wondering where you live to whether we are close enough to meet.
    • teresa2545
      teresa2545 Jardine

      Posted

      HI Jardine,

      Hope you have had a nice weekend?This has been my last weekend off before my op so I have been really busy getting lots of jobs done.When I go out with my Mum she needs a wheelchair and we are going away in Sept and she needs a new passport so we got that done.I have been busy washing net curtains and cleaning windows and have now started to pack my case.I bought some more new nightdresses even though I don't normally wear them at home but they will be easier for this type of op.I feel that everything is getting really near now and I have got my last 2 weeks of hours ready.I am still worried how much pain I am going to be in especially for the first couple of weeks.I have come up with a good idea when I am on my own and I have to switch plug sockets on which are low.We never leave them on standby so I have got a walking stick that I can use.The end is hooked so I can use that to pick up cables aswell to plug in appliances like my I pad and phone.

      Teresa

      xxx

    • Jardine
      Jardine teresa2545

      Posted

      Hi Teresa sounds like you have been really busy love your ideas will start spring cleaning next week and make sure I'm on top of things. Won't be able to drive for several weeks after so I will take it easy. Your op won't be long now the sooner the better I have been having lower back pain for several weeks now  and assume it the fibroid. Will be thinking of you and rem to take it easy. Xxx stay in touch. 
  • teresa2545
    teresa2545 Jardine

    Posted

    Sorry I live in Godalming Surrey,so too far away.I am signing off tonight,hear from you soon.

    xxx

  • Nannyrose
    Nannyrose Jardine

    Posted

    Hi jardine

    I know how you feel my op is 3rd April and I really don't want to go

    Through with it all but I know there's no other choice. I m dreading it and also terrified, so you're certainly not on your own. I live in the

    midlands too! Good luck we with yours x

    • Jardine
      Jardine Nannyrose

      Posted

      Hi Nanny you will be fine so don't worry and it is a scary op and the support on here is really good so we will be fine I'm always here to chat or send me a message good luck and don't worry. Xx
    • Nannyrose
      Nannyrose Jardine

      Posted

      Hi jardine

      Looking at all the other replies, I have to say it's something that's got to be done and we will get through this. A lot of women on here are post op and in couple of weeks we will be one of those 😃 I m not looking forward to it but just wish it would hurry up and get it done. Good luck for both of us x

  • dmr
    dmr Jardine

    Posted

    Hi Jardine, I am having a total abdominal hysterectomy on 21st April and have my pre op this coming Wednesday. I am scared to death about it all.

    Like you i have never had general surgery either. Hope all goes well for you x

     

    • Jardine
      Jardine dmr

      Posted

      Sorry for the late reply been having probs all day with my internet. You will be fine glad when it's over I'm keeping busy taking my mind off it thanks for support stay in touch. X
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