Re: Myomectomy results

[Guest guest]

Hi. I had a myomectomy in 1994 after suffering for 7 years. The first three

years, my male doctors told me that it was my imagination. The next four

years I spent looking for a doctor who did not recommend a hysterectomy since

I had never had any children and wanted to have a family. Finally, after

Lupron failed, I had a myomectomy in October, 1994. The procedure went

smoothly and the doctor informed me that I had five years before the fibroids

would grow back. I was hospitalized for one week and was hooked on a pva

(morphine). After discharge from the hospital, I was off work for 8 weeks.

The first two weeks, I was very uncomfortable. It was painful just to go to

the restroom and I returned to my mother's house for care since I was unable

to make meals and perform those daily duties. After the first couple of

weeks, the regular routine was more manageable, however, I still had a

significant amount of pain and relied quite heavily on the pain pills.

However, the great news was that my period was fantastic. It went from 10

days (heavy bleeding) - saturated pads and tampons --- changing every hour to

3 Days, really light flow. This was my cycle which lasted for three years.

(Smiling).

In 1997, I knew the fibroids were returning because my cycle changed. The

flow became steadily more heavy until 1999, when each cycle was 8 days of

very heavy bleeding. Now, I have numerous fibroids and my uterus is the size

of a 16 week fetus. I also have cycles every other week, with varying

degrees of intensity. In fact, last week, I elected to stay home and sit in

the bathroom the entire day, because I was so tired from getting up every

hour and changing. It is really exhausting. Decision day is rapidly

approaching because when I reflect upon those three years of really having a

life, I want that time again.

I hope my story gives some additional insight. Here's to restoring our

lives.

[Guest guest]

Hi. I had a myomectomy in 1994 after suffering for 7 years. The first three

years, my male doctors told me that it was my imagination. The next four

years I spent looking for a doctor who did not recommend a hysterectomy since

I had never had any children and wanted to have a family. Finally, after

Lupron failed, I had a myomectomy in October, 1994. The procedure went

smoothly and the doctor informed me that I had five years before the fibroids

would grow back. I was hospitalized for one week and was hooked on a pva

(morphine). After discharge from the hospital, I was off work for 8 weeks.

The first two weeks, I was very uncomfortable. It was painful just to go to

the restroom and I returned to my mother's house for care since I was unable

to make meals and perform those daily duties. After the first couple of

weeks, the regular routine was more manageable, however, I still had a

significant amount of pain and relied quite heavily on the pain pills.

However, the great news was that my period was fantastic. It went from 10

days (heavy bleeding) - saturated pads and tampons --- changing every hour to

3 Days, really light flow. This was my cycle which lasted for three years.

(Smiling).

In 1997, I knew the fibroids were returning because my cycle changed. The

flow became steadily more heavy until 1999, when each cycle was 8 days of

very heavy bleeding. Now, I have numerous fibroids and my uterus is the size

of a 16 week fetus. I also have cycles every other week, with varying

degrees of intensity. In fact, last week, I elected to stay home and sit in

the bathroom the entire day, because I was so tired from getting up every

hour and changing. It is really exhausting. Decision day is rapidly

approaching because when I reflect upon those three years of really having a

life, I want that time again.

I hope my story gives some additional insight. Here's to restoring our

lives.

[Guest guest]

DeAnn Thomson wrote:

> I am interested in hearing from anyone who has had a myomectomy with

> positive or negative results. There are several posts here from

> people who are happy with their myomectomies but other than having to

> have them repeated, not many people have reported negative outcomes.

> Please feel free to send me private messages if you wish.

> I am 37 years old with 3 daughters. I started having 2 periods per

> month almost ten years ago - 2-3 days very heavy (superplus tampon

> every three hours) then totally stopped for a week and then

> a " regular " period 5-7 days fairly to very light. I also first

> noticed infertility about that time. After two years of various

> tests and six months of clomid I gave up and then got pregnant with

> my seven year old daughter. My doctor still seems convinced it was

> something he did although I was not on the clomid at the time.

> I now have a 12 week sized uterus that seems to be full of fibroids

> although I have not had an ultrasound or any other definitive

> diagnostic tests.

> Although I am happy with the family I have, I don't necessarily want

> to exclude the possibility of any future children. I'm also worried

> about the chances of uterine rupture after myomectomy if I do get

> pregnant because I've had three C-Sections.

> If anyone has an experience they would be willing to share with me I

> would love to hear from you. I'm getting to the point that I want to

> do something - mainly I'm getting tired of waking up every night,

> sometimes twice, just to visit the bathroom (my bladder is a little

> cramped).

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