Guest guest Posted December 9, 1999 Report Share Posted December 9, 1999 In a message dated 99-12-10 05:11:42 EST, you write: << I can't understand why anyone would want to try to save something which causes so many problems unless it was due to being young and the hope of more children. I know everyone has their own reasons but for me surgery is what I have picked. Is there anyone else on the list who has chosen hysterectomy or am I the only one? Pamm >> It sounds like you do have a lot of problems, and were I experiencing the same things, I might consider hysterectomy, too. But not everyone with fibroids, even very large ones, has symptoms. I'm 40, never had kids, and may never have the opportunity to have any, but even if I ruled out children entirely by my own choice, given what my body is and isn't experiencing from my fibroids, I just can't see myself submitting to any surgery, let alone a hysterectomy. If a hysterectomy will be a relief to you, then by all means go ahead with it. I'm only a newbie on this list, but I'm sure there's room for everyone no matter what treatment they feel is right for them. Take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 1999 Report Share Posted December 9, 1999 In a message dated 99-12-10 05:11:42 EST, you write: << I can't understand why anyone would want to try to save something which causes so many problems unless it was due to being young and the hope of more children. I know everyone has their own reasons but for me surgery is what I have picked. Is there anyone else on the list who has chosen hysterectomy or am I the only one? Pamm >> It sounds like you do have a lot of problems, and were I experiencing the same things, I might consider hysterectomy, too. But not everyone with fibroids, even very large ones, has symptoms. I'm 40, never had kids, and may never have the opportunity to have any, but even if I ruled out children entirely by my own choice, given what my body is and isn't experiencing from my fibroids, I just can't see myself submitting to any surgery, let alone a hysterectomy. If a hysterectomy will be a relief to you, then by all means go ahead with it. I'm only a newbie on this list, but I'm sure there's room for everyone no matter what treatment they feel is right for them. Take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 1999 Report Share Posted December 10, 1999 Pam, you're not the only one on uterinefibroids who elected to have a hysterectomy. We have had other members who also chose this, and usually because they had a situation like yours, with more complications than just fibroids. Given your family history, the lab findings, etc., I would seriously consider hysterectomy as well. Every one of us makes her choices for her own reasons based on her own condition, family history, etc. That doesn't mean in the least that I'm only going to support women who make the same choice as I do. There is definitely a place for you here on uterine fibroids. Best, Leonie ______________________________________ This message, together with any attachments, is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is legally privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message,or any attachment, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the original sender (or the WSPR Help Desk) immediately by telephone () or by return E-mail and delete the message, along with any attachments, from your computer. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 1999 Report Share Posted December 10, 1999 Pamm, I've just scheduled a hysterectomy for January 7, so you are definitely not alone. I'm 40 and have no kids. My first gyn diagnosed fibroids and wanted to schedule a hysterectomy immediately. (The endometrial biopsy was normal.) He offered me only one alternative, myomectomy, and said it wouldn't do in my case. For six months I've been researching alternatives and trying all sorts of things, to no avail. The second-opinion gyn was much better and wrote down five alternatives to hysterectomy. For various reasons, however, none of them seem to be the answer for me. She wanted to do an endometrial ablation with hysteroscopic resection but wanted me to take Lupron for two months before the procedures. She also said the procedures would not help my pain because I may have adenomyosis in addition to the fibroids. I refused the Lupron and see no point in those procedures anyway--pain is my worst symptom. The pain, bleeding, and clots of my last period were the last straw for me. I thought I would do anything to avoid hysterectomy but my life has been on hold for too long now. The women in this group have helped me tremendously both with sharing research and moral support. As they have said in the past, you have to do what's right for you. Michele Am I the only one? Hello, I keep reading the posts and it seems as if I am the only one on the list who is having a hysterectomy. I have fibroids and severe dysplaisia plus there were some cancer cells also and I suffer from severe anemia (my iron count was down to 5, 3 months ago) I also have fibromyaliga, osteoarthritis, and hepatitis C. With all the other problems I choose to have a hysterectomy rather then try to keep my faulty parts. I can't start treatment for my hepatitis until after my surgery and that treatment tends to keep you anemic so that was another reason I will be glad to have the surgery. I am already at stage 2 liver disease and if the treatment makes you to anemic they cut back on the medication or discontinue it all together. I also suffer lower back pain and cramping almost all month along with spotting 7 days a week and the bleeding and blood clots so for me it will be a blessing to be rid of all of that. I am 46 years old and would like to be around to see my grandkids grow up so for me this surgery will be one way of eliminating one health problem. I can't understand why anyone would want to try to save something which causes so many problems unless it was due to being young and the hope of more children. I know everyone has their own reasons but for me surgery is what I have picked. Is there anyone else on the list who has chosen hysterectomy or am I the only one? Pamm Click here! eGroups.com Home: /group/uterinefibroids www. - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 1999 Report Share Posted December 10, 1999 Pamm, I've just scheduled a hysterectomy for January 7, so you are definitely not alone. I'm 40 and have no kids. My first gyn diagnosed fibroids and wanted to schedule a hysterectomy immediately. (The endometrial biopsy was normal.) He offered me only one alternative, myomectomy, and said it wouldn't do in my case. For six months I've been researching alternatives and trying all sorts of things, to no avail. The second-opinion gyn was much better and wrote down five alternatives to hysterectomy. For various reasons, however, none of them seem to be the answer for me. She wanted to do an endometrial ablation with hysteroscopic resection but wanted me to take Lupron for two months before the procedures. She also said the procedures would not help my pain because I may have adenomyosis in addition to the fibroids. I refused the Lupron and see no point in those procedures anyway--pain is my worst symptom. The pain, bleeding, and clots of my last period were the last straw for me. I thought I would do anything to avoid hysterectomy but my life has been on hold for too long now. The women in this group have helped me tremendously both with sharing research and moral support. As they have said in the past, you have to do what's right for you. Michele Am I the only one? Hello, I keep reading the posts and it seems as if I am the only one on the list who is having a hysterectomy. I have fibroids and severe dysplaisia plus there were some cancer cells also and I suffer from severe anemia (my iron count was down to 5, 3 months ago) I also have fibromyaliga, osteoarthritis, and hepatitis C. With all the other problems I choose to have a hysterectomy rather then try to keep my faulty parts. I can't start treatment for my hepatitis until after my surgery and that treatment tends to keep you anemic so that was another reason I will be glad to have the surgery. I am already at stage 2 liver disease and if the treatment makes you to anemic they cut back on the medication or discontinue it all together. I also suffer lower back pain and cramping almost all month along with spotting 7 days a week and the bleeding and blood clots so for me it will be a blessing to be rid of all of that. I am 46 years old and would like to be around to see my grandkids grow up so for me this surgery will be one way of eliminating one health problem. I can't understand why anyone would want to try to save something which causes so many problems unless it was due to being young and the hope of more children. I know everyone has their own reasons but for me surgery is what I have picked. Is there anyone else on the list who has chosen hysterectomy or am I the only one? Pamm Click here! eGroups.com Home: /group/uterinefibroids www. - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 1999 Report Share Posted December 10, 1999 I felt the same way. The pain, the heavy flow, and the clots convince me I needed to have some type of surgery which i was trying to avoid altogether. But somehow I got better. and I'm not sure how, since I have done so many things inconsistantly because I was so desperate. But I know that the the month that it hits me again like that there is no question about surgery (myo) but i will be feel much better about my decision because I have learn so much since i join this circle. ada the same way except I have chosen the myo procedure. Michele Crescenzo on 12/10/99 10:58:09 AM Please respond to uterinefibroidsegroups To: uterinefibroidsegroups cc: Subject: Re: Am I the only one? Pamm, I've just scheduled a hysterectomy for January 7, so you are definitely not alone. I'm 40 and have no kids. My first gyn diagnosed fibroids and wanted to schedule a hysterectomy immediately. (The endometrial biopsy was normal.) He offered me only one alternative, myomectomy, and said it wouldn't do in my case. For six months I've been researching alternatives and trying all sorts of things, to no avail. The second-opinion gyn was much better and wrote down five alternatives to hysterectomy. For various reasons, however, none of them seem to be the answer for me. She wanted to do an endometrial ablation with hysteroscopic resection but wanted me to take Lupron for two months before the procedures. She also said the procedures would not help my pain because I may have adenomyosis in addition to the fibroids. I refused the Lupron and see no point in those procedures anyway--pain is my worst symptom. The pain, bleeding, and clots of my last period were the last straw for me. I thought I would do anything to avoid hysterectomy but my life has been on hold for too long now. The women in this group have helped me tremendously both with sharing research and moral support. As they have said in the past, you have to do what's right for you. Michele Am I the only one? Hello, I keep reading the posts and it seems as if I am the only one on the list who is having a hysterectomy. I have fibroids and severe dysplaisia plus there were some cancer cells also and I suffer from severe anemia (my iron count was down to 5, 3 months ago) I also have fibromyaliga, osteoarthritis, and hepatitis C. With all the other problems I choose to have a hysterectomy rather then try to keep my faulty parts. I can't start treatment for my hepatitis until after my surgery and that treatment tends to keep you anemic so that was another reason I will be glad to have the surgery. I am already at stage 2 liver disease and if the treatment makes you to anemic they cut back on the medication or discontinue it all together. I also suffer lower back pain and cramping almost all month along with spotting 7 days a week and the bleeding and blood clots so for me it will be a blessing to be rid of all of that. I am 46 years old and would like to be around to see my grandkids grow up so for me this surgery will be one way of eliminating one health problem. I can't understand why anyone would want to try to save something which causes so many problems unless it was due to being young and the hope of more children. I know everyone has their own reasons but for me surgery is what I have picked. Is there anyone else on the list who has chosen hysterectomy or am I the only one? Pamm Click here! eGroups.com Home: /group/uterinefibroids www. - Simplifying group communications ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Don Æt have the time or patience to search for unique products & services? Then click to let us find them for you. You Request, We Respond. http://clickhere./click/1957 eGroups.com Home: /group/uterinefibroids/ - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 1999 Report Share Posted December 10, 1999 I felt the same way. The pain, the heavy flow, and the clots convince me I needed to have some type of surgery which i was trying to avoid altogether. But somehow I got better. and I'm not sure how, since I have done so many things inconsistantly because I was so desperate. But I know that the the month that it hits me again like that there is no question about surgery (myo) but i will be feel much better about my decision because I have learn so much since i join this circle. ada the same way except I have chosen the myo procedure. Michele Crescenzo on 12/10/99 10:58:09 AM Please respond to uterinefibroidsegroups To: uterinefibroidsegroups cc: Subject: Re: Am I the only one? Pamm, I've just scheduled a hysterectomy for January 7, so you are definitely not alone. I'm 40 and have no kids. My first gyn diagnosed fibroids and wanted to schedule a hysterectomy immediately. (The endometrial biopsy was normal.) He offered me only one alternative, myomectomy, and said it wouldn't do in my case. For six months I've been researching alternatives and trying all sorts of things, to no avail. The second-opinion gyn was much better and wrote down five alternatives to hysterectomy. For various reasons, however, none of them seem to be the answer for me. She wanted to do an endometrial ablation with hysteroscopic resection but wanted me to take Lupron for two months before the procedures. She also said the procedures would not help my pain because I may have adenomyosis in addition to the fibroids. I refused the Lupron and see no point in those procedures anyway--pain is my worst symptom. The pain, bleeding, and clots of my last period were the last straw for me. I thought I would do anything to avoid hysterectomy but my life has been on hold for too long now. The women in this group have helped me tremendously both with sharing research and moral support. As they have said in the past, you have to do what's right for you. Michele Am I the only one? Hello, I keep reading the posts and it seems as if I am the only one on the list who is having a hysterectomy. I have fibroids and severe dysplaisia plus there were some cancer cells also and I suffer from severe anemia (my iron count was down to 5, 3 months ago) I also have fibromyaliga, osteoarthritis, and hepatitis C. With all the other problems I choose to have a hysterectomy rather then try to keep my faulty parts. I can't start treatment for my hepatitis until after my surgery and that treatment tends to keep you anemic so that was another reason I will be glad to have the surgery. I am already at stage 2 liver disease and if the treatment makes you to anemic they cut back on the medication or discontinue it all together. I also suffer lower back pain and cramping almost all month along with spotting 7 days a week and the bleeding and blood clots so for me it will be a blessing to be rid of all of that. I am 46 years old and would like to be around to see my grandkids grow up so for me this surgery will be one way of eliminating one health problem. I can't understand why anyone would want to try to save something which causes so many problems unless it was due to being young and the hope of more children. I know everyone has their own reasons but for me surgery is what I have picked. Is there anyone else on the list who has chosen hysterectomy or am I the only one? Pamm Click here! eGroups.com Home: /group/uterinefibroids www. - Simplifying group communications ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Don Æt have the time or patience to search for unique products & services? Then click to let us find them for you. You Request, We Respond. http://clickhere./click/1957 eGroups.com Home: /group/uterinefibroids/ - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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