Hysterectomy Success Stories Please?! - Hysterectomy Message Board

sunnydaze1 · 09-17-2005, 08:36 AM

I hope I've finally found the right place to put this.

Anyway, I would like to read some positive outcomes to the surgery. I have adenomyosis; am 50 years old; and tired of giving up a week of my life every month to pain and isolation in the house.

Thanks in advance! BTW, I will need an abdominal hyst.

sunnydaze1 · 09-17-2005, 06:45 PM

I guess it would be nice if someone who has had the abdominal hysterectomy could tell me that it's the best thing they ever did for themselves. I'm no stranger to surgery...have had so many since I turned 40...gee I just turned 50, wonder what the next ten years will bring?

My last baby was born c-section and seeing as I have this huge; irregular shaped uterus, my doctor thinks it's best to have the abdominal surgery. I will see him on Friday to set the date and see if there are any options left. At this point, not likely. Ablation couldn't be done; adeno suspected; but I'll check with him to make sure I've exhausted all options.

I know it's longer recovery with the abdominal hyst. I do know how important it is to get walking and practice my coughing and holding the pillow etc. Been almost 19 years since my section, but I remember it so vividly and I think I can handle it one more time which is my last.

Any advice from anyone post op is appreciated!

Lil'Pea · 09-18-2005, 11:25 AM

Hello Sunnydaze...

I am post op 5 days...I feel pretty good considering what I've just been through! I had the abdominal hyst to relieve severe cramping and other symptoms related to the cramping. Turns out, once they sent everything off to pathology, they found out I have Adenomyosis as well. So while we did the surgery to relieve discomfort, it turns out I really needed it in other ways too.

I was VERY scared before my surgery and recieved lots of support here. Although, it has only been 5 days since my surgery and I am still in quite a bit of pain, I am so glad I did it. I had everything out: uterus, ovaries, tubes, and cervix. I am on Estradiol patch and so far, i have had two hotflashes but nothing severe. Overall, I feel pretty good-considering.

The only thing I can suggest, as others suggested to me, is get your questions asnwered first so that you are sure this is the best option for you, then if you have the surgery, remember to walk.

I don't know how much this helped you, but i can continue to keep you posted on my recovery. You can view my thread also titled 'I've survived! Day 3 and counting...'

Good luck to you!

sunnydaze1 · 09-18-2005, 02:50 PM

Thanks so much for your reply, Lil'Pea! I hope your recovery continues to improve and I'll be sure to check out your other post.

When I see my doctor on Friday, I'm bringing a list of questions with me. I hope he's not in a rush, I think these will take some time to answer.

Thanks again and feel better soon!

ksay9555 · 09-24-2005, 09:24 AM

I am also 50, and need an ad, Hyst. I have had fibriods for about 14 yeas, so bad in the past 5, bleeding so heavy, for three weeks out of 4, now, just after I start menopause, I have been resined to having the operation! Everone tells me it is the best thing , they did, but wilth me, I just don't know