Attn hysterectomy ladies

[nickey]

Sister 40 yrs old having one done care to share your experience the good the bad and the ugly. Also how are you doing now. Thanks

 

[focusondisney]

Hi!! I had mine a few years ago. Best thing I ever did. Made my life soooo much better. In hospital 1 day, full recovery about 6 weeks. Pretty uncomfortable for about 1 week. Good luck to her.

 

[iwrbnd]

Had mine at 37 years old and it's a decision I regret every single day!!! I have symptoms nobody told me I would have because they left my ovaries.

 

[luvillians]

I'm 36 and had a partial done in October. I chose the partial so that I wouldn't have to go on hormones afterwards. Was in the hospital a couple of days and was supposed to be off work for a full two weeks but went back after a week because I felt so good. I know one week was pushing it and looking back I should have just taken the full two weeks to recover.
Best decision ever. My husband and I knew we were happy with our two boys and I didn't want to be on birth control for 20 more years. I decided I wanted to have the procedure mainly as a quality of life decision. No more monthly visits from "Aunt Flo", no more bloating, no more having to make vacation or other life decisions based around "that time of the month".
As a side note-I actually even lost weight since the surgery since I can no longer use "that time of the month" as an excuse to indulge.

 

[rosebud4]

I had a v. hysterectomy at age 40, now 48 and it was the best decision I ever made. Actually was a partial, so no hormones and never went into menopause. Went in on a Thursday morning was discharged Saturday morning, and drove across state the following Friday because I was feeling so good. Drove back home the following Thursday to go to a concert the next night! I had two and a half weeks off of work and never felt better when I returned to work. I had alot of pain before the surgery so afterwards, it didn't feel like much pain at all. I only took the prescribed pain pills for a day and a half. I went in with a very positive attitude that it was the best decision for me and recovery was a breeze. My doctor commented that being positive made recovery much easier and faster. Each decision for this surgery is personal, but when pain or discomfort is felt daily that's when it became the best choice for me.

Good luck to your sister!

 

[lovesmurfs]

Sister 40 yrs old having one done care to share your experience the good the bad and the ugly. Also how are you doing now. Thanks

I'm 42 now -- had a hyster in early February last year. They weren't able to remove my cervix (long icky story), so I still have to have paps every year. I also have my ovaries. I had it because the ablation I'd had in November 08 showed abnormal cells -- it wasn't for convenience (although it's absolutely wonderful to not deal with a period 25 days a month!).

Recovery was all right. My recommendation is to take the full time (ALL of it) allotted and don't go back to work until that time is over, even if you "feel" better. You'll wear out fast. Take each and every pain prescription that they offer to you. It's a comfort to know that it's there if you need it.

The Gyn was really great and my scar is nearly non-existent. Best wishes and to your sister.

 

[TerriP]

I had a partial at 31 years of age. One of the very best decisions I've ever made. Had it on a Wednesday and came home on Friday (had to have the full open tummy procedure so had to stay in hospital two nights). I was pretty sore for a good two weeks ~ had to take it slow and be careful. I was off work for 6 weeks total but could have went back after 5...just didn't want to. I finally felt GOOD again and wanted to enjoy it!

All the best to your sister. I hope it improves the quality of her life as much as it did mine!

 

[disykat]

I had an adominal hysterectomy at 43. I wish I could have had done it a few years earlier! I went in expecting it to be a pretty easy recovery like my c-sections, especially since I've known several people for whom it was very easy, but it was a tougher and much longer recovery. I still think it was very much worth it. What's a few months of tough comparatively?

I was surprised to see someone who said they had it as a quality of life decison. Do Drs. really do that?

 

[MusiqChic99]

I had my hysterectomy 2 years ago when I was 26. Although I only have 1 child, this was the best thing that has ever happened!!!! I had so many issues after I had my son and it was the last resort. My doctor was still hestitant to do it but I told him I couldn't deal with the issues and pain I was having. Now I feel like a whole other person! I had a partial so I still have my ovaries.

It was rough during the first week. I had a 18 month old at the time too so that made it kinda rough. Also I didn't feel really good enough to workout until about 4 months afterwards but I wouln't change my decision for anything.

As someone else pointed out, they dont have to worry about "that time". Well although I obviously do not bleed, I can tell when it's "that time". I still have hormonal changes, having bloating and want to indulge in chocolate. However those horrible cramps are gone!!!

 

[MusiqChic99]

Had mine at 37 years old and it's a decision I regret every single day!!! I have symptoms nobody told me I would have because they left my ovaries.

I'm anxious to know what symptoms you have since they left your ovaries.

I still have mine but have no problems.

Just curious.

 

[iwrbnd]

I'm anxious to know what symptoms you have since they left your ovaries.

I still have mine but have no problems.

Just curious.

Dryness and decreased libido are the worst ones. I had never had a problem in these areas before and never expected there to be a problem after. It happened instanty. I was like WTH??? I've just learned to live with it but I miss my "before" days!

 

[ilovejack02]

Dryness and decreased libido are the worst ones. I had never had a problem in these areas before and never expected there to be a problem after. It happened instanty. I was like WTH??? I've just learned to live with it but I miss my "before" days!

What does your dr say about it? I would think they could do something about it.

I am having all removed in a few months, just waiting hubby to recover from rotator cuff surgery. He is having it on Monday. I cant wait till he is better , so I can have my surgery !

 

[gator75]

never had one but i'd love one does that count?

 

[mhsjax]

I had an adominal hysterectomy at 43. I wish I could have had done it a few years earlier! I went in expecting it to be a pretty easy recovery like my c-sections, especially since I've known several people for whom it was very easy, but it was a tougher and much longer recovery. I still think it was very much worth it. What's a few months of tough comparatively?

I was surprised to see someone who said they had it as a quality of life decison. Do Drs. really do that?

MIne used that term. I had mine this past Dec. I had fibroids, I had horrible bleeding. I could have lived with it, but I choose not to. I am 46 years old. I was anemic and I couldn't leave the house for 2 days a month.

Mine was also abdominal, I can't compare it to a c-sect. my 3 were all vag delieveries, but my understanding is that becasue they are taking things out the healing process is much longer.

 

[iwrbnd]

What does your dr say about it? I would think they could do something about it.

I am having all removed in a few months, just waiting hubby to recover from rotator cuff surgery. He is having it on Monday. I cant wait till he is better , so I can have my surgery !

He has no answers. I've tried some things but nothing works. I have a few friends that had a hysterectomy w/ovaries left in and when I confided in them they admitted to the same problem!

 

[ckmommy]

I had mine 1 year ago. I was 36 and had terrible irregular periods after my last child was born. I had a partial--but they did take my cervix too. I got to the surgery center at 8:00 am and was home by 3:00 that afternoon. i was hoping for a night in the hospital with someone to pamper me, but that did not happen. I was feeling pretty good the next day and by day 3 I was out walking. By day 4 I walked around the neighborhood circle--about 2/3 of a mile. I had no problems. I do have a bit of the dryness issue as mentioned before, but we have found some stuff that works for us.

 

[Kewz1]

I'm 40 and had a complete one last September.

I chose to have it done because I had a fibroid tumor and I already had one ovary removed many years earlier due to a malignant tumor. I figured if they were going in they might as well take it all.

I take hormones but no side effects. Also no menopause.

Recovery was easy and I'm glad I had it done.

Kristen

 

[curious3069]

He has no answers. I've tried some things but nothing works. I have a few friends that had a hysterectomy w/ovaries left in and when I confided in them they admitted to the same problem!

Have you had your testosterone levels checked? When my gyno checked mine they were non-existant. I now get monthly shots and those problems have cleared up completely. Not quite the same as before, but 95% back to normal. It helped like you can not believe!!


I had an abdominal hyster. at 35 due to some really bad endometrosis. Think a period non-stop for literally 6 months at a time. Became so anemic that I could only work 1/2 days and walking across a room was enough to knock me out. Was sleeping for 16+ hours a night because I was so tired. It was awful, I was a walking dead person. I mentioned having a hyster to my Dr, he scheduled surgery immediately and 1 week later I had it done. 2 days in the hospital, back at work in 5 weeks. Had a really easy recovery, no complications. It's been the best thing I've ever done, I got my life back!!!


Good luck to your sister!!!!!

 

[izzy]

I'm 46 and had one done 4 weeks ago. I'm doing very well and am going back to work tomorrow. I had it done laproscopically (sp?) with a technique called the DaVinci robotic hysterectomy. They did leave my ovaries. So far, so good!!! If she has a choice and can use this method, i would highly recommend it. Recovery was fairly easy and I only have 4 small incisions.

 

[luvillians]

I had an adominal hysterectomy at 43. I wish I could have had done it a few years earlier! I went in expecting it to be a pretty easy recovery like my c-sections, especially since I've known several people for whom it was very easy, but it was a tougher and much longer recovery. I still think it was very much worth it. What's a few months of tough comparatively?

I was surprised to see someone who said they had it as a quality of life decison. Do Drs. really do that?

This was a quality of life decision for me because I needed to get my body of the pill due to blood pressure issues. My doctor was willing to do the procedure because off the pill I have all kinds of issues which is why I had to go on it in the first place. Vicious cycle.

Dryness and decreased libido are the worst ones. I had never had a problem in these areas before and never expected there to be a problem after. It happened instanty. I was like WTH??? I've just learned to live with it but I miss my "before" days!

For me, (I understand everyone is different) my libido increased off the pill. A side effect my husband appreciates. The dryness comes and goes throughout the month.