I just found out I had a uterine fibroid tumor in December.
I was getting the Essure birth control process done which involves putting coils in each fallopian tube. The Dr was unable to get one side in and it turns out a big tumor was in the uterus.
I had an outpatient procedure to remove the tumor on a Saturday. The next Friday (only 6 days later) we tried the Essure again and the Dr said the fibroid tumor was already trying to grow back.
We discussed options and as I am 43 and want no more children (or a period for that matter) we decided on a partial hysterectomy. The ovaries stay intact but cervix and uterus were removed.
I really struggled because it was not technically critical for me to have the hysterectomy and if something went wrong I would feel terrible. I was not having miserable periods but they were heavier.
Well 4 weeks ago today I had the hysterectomy. It was done laproscipally and was EXTREMELY easy!
I was actually intibated (put on a ventilator) and catherized but both were done after I was asleep.
I woke up 3 1/2 hours later not in pain but very restless. I just could not get comfortable. They gave me something a couple of hours later that made me sleep for 3 hours. I woke up feeling perfectly fine.
I went home the next morning and have felt great ever since. I have not taken so much as an aspirin since I left the hospital.
I still cannot lift more than 4 pound which is a huge inconvenience but I could drive after 2 weeks.
I am sooooo very happy I had the hysterectomy. I feel so free not having any birth control or periods!