Guest guest Posted October 26, 2001 Report Share Posted October 26, 2001 Hello Darlene, I am slao new to the group but I must say I am finding it very helpful. I have 2 fibroids, one large 10cm, the other much smaller. I am going in for surgery (myomectomy) next Monday and I am very nervous but it does seem the best option for me at this time. So I can't help you with your ab questions although I also am pretty slim but have had a bulging stomach (maybe after the surgery I'll get a six pack) If you want to respond, I'd love to chat. Thanks Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2001 Report Share Posted October 26, 2001 Hi everyone. Im new to the group. This is my first post although I have been reading lot of the group's posts. I'm exploring my options since I want to save my uterus. I have UAE in mind, but have also been reading about myomectomy. My symptons are very heavy bleeding and clots during the 2nd and 3rd day of my period. (not much pain) It is so bad that I stay home from work 2 days each month and plan my life around it. But now im ready to do something about it. I had become so anemic my hair thinned out and my nails started to peel. Im taking a multivitamin which has helped. I have to find a gyn in New Jersey. I have had this problem for about 2 years but have always had heavy periods and anemia since my periods began. My question is once you have a procedure done do your abdominal return to normal status " flat " . My lower abs seem to jut out and Im slim except for my stomach. I wonder if the fibroids is causing this. Also does your abs feel hard where the fibroids are. Thanks any info will be gratefully accepted. darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2001 Report Share Posted October 26, 2001 Yes, fibroids can cause a bulging tummy. There are no guarantees that your stomach will be flat after UAE, and they don't promise it. There is a UAE group that you may want to join. too. (Embo group) Lots of information for you there. I am having UAE on Nov. 16, and after all my research, I believe it is the best treatment for me. Your tummy won't be flat after an abdominal hysterectomy either, but I don't know about Myo. A very good friend of mine had a hyst. (due to a single large fibroid) in August and her Dr. told her because of all the " work " they had to do to get her uterus out, she will NEVER have a flat stomach again. It is bigger now than before her hyst. (She has always been very thin.) Other than that, and her remaining ovary shutting down and having to be on hormones for the rest of her life, she is " satisfied " with her choice of treatment. Carol __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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