30 years old and hysterectomy on the way.... - Hysterectomy Message Board

Lil'Pea · 05-05-2005, 08:30 PM

Hi everyone...I am new to this board but have posted in other areas. Well, here's the deal: I am 30 years old and have one 9 year old daughter. Since my VERY first period, I have had unbearable cramping nearly every month (at least every other) that sometimes lands me in the ER begging for relief. I would LIKE to have more children but cannot due to a large amount of scar tissue and also I only have one tube left from tubal pregnancy. My doctor told me yesterday that he agrees with my desire to have an hysterectomy to relieve these symptoms. He is sending me to a GYN and that appointment is on the 25th of this month (may).

I would really like some information/support on this subject if anyone can offer it!

I am sure that I am emotionally ok having this procedure done, but I am concerned about recovery and post surgical complications. It is pretty sure that if I have it done it will be vaginally.....any input on this? AND, is it true that they stitch things up in there to um....'revirginize' you? I keep hearing this and I am just wondering. I would like to know and understand pro's and con's of both types of hysterectomies.....

Thank you SOOOOO much in advance! ANY info is helpful!

Nutshell · 05-06-2005, 10:07 PM

Hello. I had my hysterectomy on the 19th and I am so glad I did. I had several problems since I was 18 and things just kept getting worse so I had a TAH/BSO which means they did the hysterectomy through my abdomen and also took my ovaries. I am now on HRTs. It has been a little over 2 weeks since my operation and I feel great. I never had a large amount of discomfort from the surgery. I had a c-section in December and this surgery was easier than the c-section. I was not put to sleep. I had an epidural and some meds thru an IV to make me doze in and out but I was never fully under when they did the operation. I kept the epidural until later that night and did quite a bit of moving around while I was numb so when I had them to discontinue the epidural I was really amazed at how well I felt. I was up walking the next day with no problem and have felt wonderful ever since. I would absolutely do it again and I am only 24 yrs old. After years of hurting and going thru pure hell it is really a relief to know it is all going to be over. I hope everything goes okay for you. I wish you luck.

Lil'Pea · 05-08-2005, 08:55 PM

Hi Nutshell...thank you so much for your reply! I am so happy to hear that you are doing well with your recovery...what are the HRT's like? Do you notice them or feel different? I ask because there is a chance that they will want to take one or both of my ovaries due to scar tissue and that is the only thing really about the surgery that kinda scares me. My aunt had everything taken out and she literally almost died from the hormone fluctuation. It caused her to have a severe heart attack and many other problems. This all happened while she was still in the hospital thank goodness! I know that she is in the smaller percentile, but still scary nonetheless!
So are you still feeling well? I really appreciate your reply....continuing good health to you!

janet119 · 05-08-2005, 09:30 PM

i had a vaginal hysterectomy on feb 17th. no big cuts so the recovery is much faster. had it done on thrusday and i was washing my kitchen floor on saturday. i had no bleeding whatsoever either. i guess they usually dont put you to sleep for them now but i was on account of the meds i take...they would cause a blood clot in my spine so i was put to sleep. it was no biggy and i was home the next day. sex feels the same, no hormones needed as they left me one ovary. i think the big difference is they dont cut you abdominal muscles doing it vaginally so it hurts way less.

ktee_uk · 05-09-2005, 05:47 AM

Hi

I had TAH with bikini incision 14 days ago. The pain from surgery was no worse than the cramps I had for the last 28 years but there was considerable wind pain when bowels starting moving round for just a couple of days. I was doped up for a day but had catheter removed at 24 hours so was then able to get up a shuffle about. I feel a little better each day and only took pain meds for a few days. I was home on day 4 but have to resist housework for 6 weeks (oh what a shame) although docs says I can do light stuff from week 2 providing I do not stand for more than 15 minutes. I can build on this time after week 3.

When I originally talked through the surgery options with gyno he said I was not a candidate for vaginal route. He also explained that although recovery from vaginal surgery route is quicker, you still need to recouperate for 6 weeks. This is because parts of your body have been removed and everything else inside needs to find its place. You run the risk of bowel or vaginal prolapse if you do too much too soon. So please take care.

regards
ktee