Hi sue, wow, I read your reply and thought your systems were what I had. Most of my problems (4 yrs worth) were related to frequent uti's. I had seven in one year. I was diagnosed finally in 2003 with cystitis. Pills (elimoron) were the cure for over a year. I still had a few uti's in last year, but far fewer than what I had indured for... more

Hi rhonda, hope you are doing better today. I had my staples out 3 weeks ago. I didn't feel a thing! The motrin 800 is what my doctor wanted me to stay on until the swelling goes down. Could be for a week a two. Ask your doctor what is a normal dose to take in a days time. The percocet I also took every four hours in the hospital, ... more

Hi lindae, i had mine removed with no regrets. The doctor said its a bacteria catcher. Its purpose is to allow a baby to pass thru... Makes sense. You can't put back what is taken out, so i'd researched as much as you can if you aren't sure what to do. I have a post operative picture (sorry if this upsets anyone) of my total hysterectomy... more