Re: Re: Hyster?? myo??

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Thank you so much for your kind words. I don't know why but I'm more afraid

of a myo then a hyst. I think I won't know what I'm going to do till I show

up at the hospital on Jan 10th. My doctor will do what ever I decide. I'll

post later

Thanks

To: <uterinefibroids >

Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 3:15 PM

Subject: Re: hyster?? myo??

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> I was on Lupron for 3 months prior to the surgery. It helped

> tremendously. The fibroids did shrink and I had hardly any blood

> loss according to my doctor. However, now I have 100 plus tiny

> fibroids left inside. He said that he believes the 3 larger ones

> that he removed were blocking them and that he would not recommend

> the Lupron again. He wanted to do a hysterectomy but I am soooooooo

> glad that he didnt'. He really couldn't have anyway (legally)...it's

> not like they are life threatening. I don't know about others, but I

> would choose a myo vs hyst. anyday unless it was just not avoidable.

> My two older sisters have the same problem. My one sister had a myo

> by my doctor last year and my other sister had a hysterectomy. She

> went through heck. She told me not to get one unless I have to

> because she didn't want me to go through it. Not only do you go

> through the physical aspect of it but also the mental aspect and

> changes. I don't know what we are going to do with the remaining

> 100plus (by the way, I would appreciate any comments/advice from

> anyone on that) but if it was my decision, I would choose the myo.

> However, you do what is comfortable for you. You know the group will

> support you which ever you decide. Thats the nice part about it

> (smile).

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> > Hi

> > I've learned a lot from many of the post on this site. My story is:

> I have 1 very large fibroid (19cm) don't know if there might be more

> The large one is the only one visible. I was anemic (5.2 hemog.) I'm

> now 13.8. I have been on Lupron for 4 months in order to shrink the

> fibroid and stop my periods. The fibroid has not shrunk my periods

> have stopped. While there are many valid opinions for not taking

> Lupron I believe it was necessary for me. I have schedule surgery for

> Jan 10th. Here's the problem: On any given day I have changed my mind

> from having a myo or having a hyster. I think the main reason is I'm

> more afraid of regrowth and another surgery then I am of not having a

> uterus. even if regowth doesn't result in a 2nd operation I like the

> idea less of having fibroids inside then not having a uterus.

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> > I know from many posts that the overwhelming opinion is to avoid a

> hyster. However is there a time when its truly a better way to go? I

> welcome people's comments

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> > Confused in San Diego

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[Guest guest]

Hi

Thanks so much I just took a look at those posts. One of the things I had

not mention that Marilyn brought up is that in June of 2000 ( my regular

checkup) no mention of fibroids. March of 2001 this fibroid was discovered.

The fact that it is so large (19cm) in such a short time was my other

concern about regrowth likely.

Kind Regards

Re: hyster?? myo??

> Hi ,

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> There is a very good post on hysterectomy vs. myo in the

> archives. message#10064. If you access the yahoogroups page

> and put in the message number you will be able to read it.

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> A woman (Marilyn) was confronted with a number of issues,

> medical and personal, and she outlines how and why she chose

> hysterectomy. She presents a very clear headed and well

> thought out personal decision. It might help to look at her post as

> she struggled with a number of problems--the most serious

> being extremely heavy and prolonged bleeding.

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> You may also want to follow the thread or search the messages

> around the time of this message as there were many

> discussions regarding her symptoms and options.

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> I hope this helps.

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> Best wishes,

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> > I know from many posts that the overwhelming opinion is to

> avoid a hyster. However is there a time when its truly a better way

> to go? I welcome people's comments

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> > Confused in San Diego

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[Guest guest]

Thank you so for your kind words.Our situation is similar although I have

been very symptomatic. I am 39 so waiting out menopause is not an option. I

probably won't know what I will do until the day they wheel me in because on

any given day I'm for either one. Because of how fast and large this fibroid

grew and my age I feel regrowth is very real. Facing the thought of a 2nd

surgery makes me more fearful the having a hyst.

I'll post once I know. Thank you for your support

Kind Regards

hyster?? myo??

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> > Hi

> > I've learned a lot from many of the post on this site. My story is: I

have 1 very large fibroid (19cm) don't know if there might be more The large

one is the only one visible. I was anemic (5.2 hemog.) I'm now 13.8. I have

been on Lupron for 4 months in order to shrink the fibroid and stop my

periods. The fibroid has not shrunk my periods have stopped. While there are

many valid opinions for not taking Lupron I believe it was necessary for me.

I have schedule surgery for Jan 10th. Here's the problem: On any given day I

have changed my mind from having a myo or having a hyster. I think the main

reason is I'm more afraid of regrowth and another surgery then I am of not

having a uterus. even if regowth doesn't result in a 2nd operation I like

the idea less of having fibroids inside then not having a uterus.

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> > I know from many posts that the overwhelming opinion is to avoid a

hyster. However is there a time when its truly a better way to go? I welcome

people's comments

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> > Confused in San Diego

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