Re: Question about hysterectomy

[Guest guest]

Well, I also had incision, from hip to hip. Because I am over weight, they put a binder around me to help 'hold me in' and that help allot. The day of surgery was the worst, I was on a Demerol pump for the pain and that was heaven. I was a pharmacy tech and spent most of my time on my feet, but was still off for the 6 weeks. I was down and out about 2 weeks, I was even able to get in and out of my waterbed, yes I had pain but I rolled in and out and made sure I had the binder on when I did this. Everyone is different and I have a very high pain tolerance. When I had my mastectomy back in 94, I only had pain medicine the day of surgery. Since I was already pre-menopausal, I was use to the hot flashed and night sweets. And I was already on a anti depressant because of the cancer, so I didn't have the blues. You might want to consider a anti depressant, the one I am on is effexer, not only does it help for the depression but works wonders for my hot flashes. I am hormone positive so I can't take anything. I am also on arimidex, its like tomoxefen, hormone blocker. I hope this helped you.

healing prayers and hugs,

Carol

-----Original Message-----From: Debbie Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 12:27 AMTo: breastcancer2 Subject: QUESTION ABOUT HYSTERECTOMY

When I had all my tests and scans last October prior to my first chemo treatment, they found a very large uterine fibroid and an ovarian cyst. My OB/GYN and Oncologist agreed that they were troublesome and of some concern but that the surgery could wait until after the chemo, mastectomy, and radiation. Now that all the cancer treatments are over and I am on Tamoxifen, it is time for the hysterectomy.

I am not any more afraid of that surgery than I was of all my cancer treatments, but I would like to know what to expect after the surgery from any of you who have already been through that experience. Because of the size of the fibroid, this surgery will require the abdominal incision and I'd just like to know what the recovery will be like.

Debbie B

[Guest guest]

Debbie, I had a hyst when i was 45, ten years ago. I worked at a hospital

about 60 miles from where I lived. I had the open incision and what they

found was large fibroids, and many cysts, some old and dried up, which was

why I had pain for ten years, I suppose. Anyway, I went back to work after

two and a half weeks, driving the 60 miles one way. My surgeon, of course,

did not approve, and in hindsight I would not recommend it, but I survived

with very little trouble. I just got very, very tired, and worked only half

days for a week or so. (I had a desk job). It took me more than a week

after the syrgery to be able to stand up completely straight, I moved pretty

slow for a few weeks longer. I don't remember having any pain as long as I

moved slowly. However, I would say that it was a few months before I felt

completely strong and back to normal, so to speak.

Your body has already recently gone through lots of trauma, so I am sure

your timeframe will be longer. Sorry to say that. Just trust your body to

tell you when you need to rest, etc. I will keep you in my thoughts. I

admire you for your lack of fear. I don't remember being afraid of the

hyst, however my recent breast cancer scare gave me overwhelming fear. I

had no support, til I met all of you. Keep us posted.

>

>Reply-To: breastcancer2

>To: <breastcancer2 >

>Subject: QUESTION ABOUT HYSTERECTOMY

>Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 23:26:57 -0500

>

>MessageWhen I had all my tests and scans last October prior to my first

>chemo treatment, they found a very large uterine fibroid and an ovarian

>cyst. My OB/GYN and Oncologist agreed that they were troublesome and of

>some concern but that the surgery could wait until after the chemo,

>mastectomy, and radiation. Now that all the cancer treatments are over and

>I am on Tamoxifen, it is time for the hysterectomy.

>

>I am not any more afraid of that surgery than I was of all my cancer

>treatments, but I would like to know what to expect after the surgery from

>any of you who have already been through that experience. Because of the

>size of the fibroid, this surgery will require the abdominal incision and

>I'd just like to know what the recovery will be like.

>

>Debbie B

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Debbie, I had a hyst when i was 45, ten years ago. I worked at a hospital

about 60 miles from where I lived. I had the open incision and what they

found was large fibroids, and many cysts, some old and dried up, which was

why I had pain for ten years, I suppose. Anyway, I went back to work after

two and a half weeks, driving the 60 miles one way. My surgeon, of course,

did not approve, and in hindsight I would not recommend it, but I survived

with very little trouble. I just got very, very tired, and worked only half

days for a week or so. (I had a desk job). It took me more than a week

after the syrgery to be able to stand up completely straight, I moved pretty

slow for a few weeks longer. I don't remember having any pain as long as I

moved slowly. However, I would say that it was a few months before I felt

completely strong and back to normal, so to speak.

Your body has already recently gone through lots of trauma, so I am sure

your timeframe will be longer. Sorry to say that. Just trust your body to

tell you when you need to rest, etc. I will keep you in my thoughts. I

admire you for your lack of fear. I don't remember being afraid of the

hyst, however my recent breast cancer scare gave me overwhelming fear. I

had no support, til I met all of you. Keep us posted.

>

>Reply-To: breastcancer2

>To: <breastcancer2 >

>Subject: QUESTION ABOUT HYSTERECTOMY

>Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 23:26:57 -0500

>

>MessageWhen I had all my tests and scans last October prior to my first

>chemo treatment, they found a very large uterine fibroid and an ovarian

>cyst. My OB/GYN and Oncologist agreed that they were troublesome and of

>some concern but that the surgery could wait until after the chemo,

>mastectomy, and radiation. Now that all the cancer treatments are over and

>I am on Tamoxifen, it is time for the hysterectomy.

>

>I am not any more afraid of that surgery than I was of all my cancer

>treatments, but I would like to know what to expect after the surgery from

>any of you who have already been through that experience. Because of the

>size of the fibroid, this surgery will require the abdominal incision and

>I'd just like to know what the recovery will be like.

>

>Debbie B

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Debbie,

I had a total abdominal hysterectomy a little over a year ago. I had absolutely no problems. The first time getting up was a little hard but after that I would walk down the halls etc. and basically had no pain to speak of.

BUT you need to remember to REST lots afterwards. Its very important for your recovery. I belong to a hysterectomy group. If you would like to join let me know and I can send you the url. If not they do have a site with a lot of info to check out I could send you that too. You are in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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QUESTION ABOUT HYSTERECTOMY

When I had all my tests and scans last October prior to my first chemo treatment, they found a very large uterine fibroid and an ovarian cyst. My OB/GYN and Oncologist agreed that they were troublesome and of some concern but that the surgery could wait until after the chemo, mastectomy, and radiation. Now that all the cancer treatments are over and I am on Tamoxifen, it is time for the hysterectomy.

I am not any more afraid of that surgery than I was of all my cancer treatments, but I would like to know what to expect after the surgery from any of you who have already been through that experience. Because of the size of the fibroid, this surgery will require the abdominal incision and I'd just like to know what the recovery will be like.

Debbie B

[Guest guest]

Debbie,

I had a total abdominal hysterectomy a little over a year ago. I had absolutely no problems. The first time getting up was a little hard but after that I would walk down the halls etc. and basically had no pain to speak of.

BUT you need to remember to REST lots afterwards. Its very important for your recovery. I belong to a hysterectomy group. If you would like to join let me know and I can send you the url. If not they do have a site with a lot of info to check out I could send you that too. You are in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com

QUESTION ABOUT HYSTERECTOMY

When I had all my tests and scans last October prior to my first chemo treatment, they found a very large uterine fibroid and an ovarian cyst. My OB/GYN and Oncologist agreed that they were troublesome and of some concern but that the surgery could wait until after the chemo, mastectomy, and radiation. Now that all the cancer treatments are over and I am on Tamoxifen, it is time for the hysterectomy.

I am not any more afraid of that surgery than I was of all my cancer treatments, but I would like to know what to expect after the surgery from any of you who have already been through that experience. Because of the size of the fibroid, this surgery will require the abdominal incision and I'd just like to know what the recovery will be like.

Debbie B

[Guest guest]

Debbie,

I had a total abdominal hysterectomy a little over a year ago. I had absolutely no problems. The first time getting up was a little hard but after that I would walk down the halls etc. and basically had no pain to speak of.

BUT you need to remember to REST lots afterwards. Its very important for your recovery. I belong to a hysterectomy group. If you would like to join let me know and I can send you the url. If not they do have a site with a lot of info to check out I could send you that too. You are in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com

QUESTION ABOUT HYSTERECTOMY

When I had all my tests and scans last October prior to my first chemo treatment, they found a very large uterine fibroid and an ovarian cyst. My OB/GYN and Oncologist agreed that they were troublesome and of some concern but that the surgery could wait until after the chemo, mastectomy, and radiation. Now that all the cancer treatments are over and I am on Tamoxifen, it is time for the hysterectomy.

I am not any more afraid of that surgery than I was of all my cancer treatments, but I would like to know what to expect after the surgery from any of you who have already been through that experience. Because of the size of the fibroid, this surgery will require the abdominal incision and I'd just like to know what the recovery will be like.

Debbie B

[Guest guest]

I had my hysterectomy in Feb. this year. It was my decision, 'cause I cannot take Tamoxifen for side effects, and I had extrogen and progestereon positive cancer (figure...), so I did needed to shut down my hormons in same way.

First day after surgery I was sick and sore, but they wanted me to walk right away, and that was ok. The more you walk, the faster you recover. I was in the hospital 3 days. Cool....lots of rest, hot meals, tv in the room....someone coming every 4 hour to ask how I was...

I never took any pain killers after surgery.

I was told not to drive for 2 weeks, but in 5 days I did 'cause kids needed to go to school. I anyway pay a lot of attention not to lift heavy stuff for at least 40 days. Lots of walking, no gym, no cleaning hard around the house (NO VACUUM!!!).

Since then once in a while I have pain where I assume I had my ovaries (...the body remember...?yuh.....scary! ), and I have to deal with monthly UTI. Of course you go in menopause, so hot flashes, night sweats, and dryiness in your private area :-)

Take care.

Lucilla

Debbie wrote:

When I had all my tests and scans last October prior to my first chemo treatment, they found a very large uterine fibroid and an ovarian cyst. My OB/GYN and Oncologist agreed that they were troublesome and of some concern but that the surgery could wait until after the chemo, mastectomy, and radiation. Now that all the cancer treatments are over and I am on Tamoxifen, it is time for the hysterectomy.

I am not any more afraid of that surgery than I was of all my cancer treatments, but I would like to know what to expect after the surgery from any of you who have already been through that experience. Because of the size of the fibroid, this surgery will require the abdominal incision and I'd just like to know what the recovery will be like.

Debbie B

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[Guest guest]

Having a Hysterectomy can cause MAJOR problems and generally

it is a last resort. Hormone replacement has to start and can cause medical

problems, cancer, etc..

Do NOT blindly go with this one as once you’re in

surgery and under anesthesia, it’s her call and she may just rip it out

anyway.

Go get a second and third opinion.