Questions About Hysterectomy

This forum seems to be very underactive.

Hysterectomies are not that bad from what I heard, but a childwish can be a big problem I understand...

My message is to anyone who is experiencing problems after the (total) hysterectomy. I have been getting sick. I am/was a relatively very healthy individual, but since my total hysterectomy, I have been sick more often and for long periods of time (2 weeks). Is this happening to anyone else and if so, do you know why? Possibly because of the removal of the ovaries? I have a cold I cannot get rid of. I have a sore throat I cannot get rid of. I get a cough that is absolutely irritating.

Hi I am 32 years old and I had a total hysterectomy 2 years ago and I have had no problems with being sick or anything of that nature. The only problems I have are the big stomach, hot flashes and mood swings but with the help of hormone pills its not that bad. The only thing I can't deal with is the big stomach which has just started getting that way. If anyone has any advice please feel free to give it.




Thanks!!!!

I am 32 and just had a hysterectomy 11 days ago. My inside were falling out, I had prolapsed uterus. I think for me it was the best choice, I have 4 beautiful girls and a stepson, but believe me, I am feeling a little depressed about not having the choice to have children again. I think if you are having horrible health problems then this is the answer, so you can enjoy the life you have with your children. I know the empty feelings will go away, and hey there is always grandchildren in the future right? :d

hi,

my name is sheri and i'm new here, but really like reading all the messages, because they seem to be very helpful. Ive had three sugerys now, 2 for cervical displaysia and one hystroscopy, which was done yesterday, for abnormal uterine bleeding. He was going to do and endometrial ablation, but found that the anatomy of my uterus is not normal, so he suggeted doing a hystrectomy. My biggest question for anyone is, im 40 and want to know how long to expect to be in pain and to be down with a vaginal hysto. I'm still in some pain now from the hystoroscopy, but it's getting better. Thanks for listening!!

Would like to know which procedure is best for me. Vaginal or other alternatives?

Hi I am frankie and a week after relocating to wisconsin I found a lump in the groin. Having already had a breast and a face (cheek) biopsy I went to Dr. I found out I had a grapefruit size tumor in my ovarie. What with being 49 yrs old was instructed an entire hysterectomy would be best. I had it on monday sept 22. They went in trhough my cesearian scar from my births of kids it goes from navel to pelvis. It was a breeze, they found that second ovarie also had tumor both came back non cancerous. Basically all I have to do is heal now. I came home wednesday and must say only trouble I have had was total exhaustion for about 10 days. I did go out with family saturday night for dinner. Walked slower lol but was fine. To me it was less pain than my cesearians were. I didnt ever take any pain meds once home from hospital. All I had to take was a prescribed iron pill as hemoglobin went from 16 to 8.8. I return this monday to Dr. For check up and things are fine. I do have night sweats not every night and I guess mood swings are kicking in as yesterday was a cry fest lol. I am truly thankful that this is over and within 2 more weeks I think all will be normal. I did have small belly swelling but it went down within 10 days or so and was mainly due to gas after surgery. Hope this helps anyone who is getting ready to have this surgery. I have a husband, 24 yr old daughter she is a flight attendant and she came and her and I went to hospital alone as it was 4 hours from our home here. Hubby stayed with our 12 yr old son when I came back daughter stayed exactly one week and then left by then I was able to do normal things and one week after that I was driving son to school and picking him up. My Dr. Says wait two weeks to drive simply cause of moving legs back and forth may cause some discomfort.
Talk later bye, frankie

I'm 34 years old and I have had problems for 15 years. I had a hysterectomy oct. 1 and I think it was the best thing I have ever done. I still get a little tired but other than that I fell great. I had a partial-they left my ovaries. I hope this info. Helps you.

I tend to believe that some doctors are to quick to recommend a hysterectomy, maybe it's because they don't have to live with the consequences. Endometriosis feeds on estrogen, if you have your ovaries removed it will remove the estrogen from your body, but if you go on hormone replacement the problem starts all over again. It's ok it you decide to go without hormone replacement, if you can stand it, but for a lot of women it can mean depression, mood swings, hot flashes, anxiety, panic feelings. You need to think of these things before you have a hysterectomy because of endo.

Hi,

my name is renee, I am 42 and I had a partial 3 years ago (they left the ovaries in). The surgery was also performed vaginally.
For me, it was the best thing I have ever done. I had pre-cancer of the cervix for the second time in my life, I knew I wasn't going to have anymore children (my tubes were already tied), plus "uncle fred's" visits were becoming more painful (cramps) and I was told that this will happen as we age. So, I decided, I ain't gonna use it, haul it otta there (excuse the language).

I was off work for six weeks. I strongly recommend walking slowly, not carrying anything heavy. It may also hurt to cough or sneeze.

I hope this helps.


Renee