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What can I expect after a hysterectomy?

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Finally having a hysterectomy to relieve pain of endometriosis. I have tried every other treatment, gone to other doctors, and have not responded to anything. I am tired of surgeries, tests, medicine, therapy, etc. I am 21 years old, and have accepted that I will never have children. It has been hard, but I am ready. I can no longer eat, use the bathroom, sleep, have sex, exercise, NOTHING, without being in pain. It's constant, and causing severe depression because I am not able to perform daily functions that I know others do without effort. What I'm nervous for is what comes after the surgery. I've heard about weight loss and weight gain, depression, negativity, etc. Can anyone tell me a positive experience they've had with this? Every other site is so negative it's scaring me. Thanks!
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replied January 25th, 2012
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Hi alittlelost90 and welcome to ehealth: Many of us have had a positive experience from our Hysterectomies and some negative...Each of us is different...You are young...How this will affect you I just don't know...Mine was done from sheer necessity...Only a doctor knows about yours...However, I do know when something is affecting your life to the point where you are miserable, then something must be done...If and when you go into this surgery you must feel it is the best thing for you....Good luck....Take care...

Caroline
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