Guest guest Posted October 3, 2002 Report Share Posted October 3, 2002 Hello ladies! I read your messages every day. I've read about many of you who have had several myo surgeries. How do you do it? I've never broken a bone in my 32 years. I'm really scared to do this surgery. I have two fibroids one is really large. My doctor will have to do a zipper incision instead of the bikini incision. I've printed out everything that pertains to me. I'm doing the myo in hopes that one day to have children. You know preserve the fertility. I've thought about all the times I didn't want to have a baby (when I was younger) and now my chance may be taken away. I'm single with no husband prospects so I'm not sure why I want to do this. I'm such a chicken and wouldn't do it if I didn't have to. I mean I thought I would have children someday but didn't realize my clock would have a timer on it. It's real depressing ladies. All I do is eat. I can't get focused to get healthy for this surgery in December. I'm even scared that I may die during surgery. So ladies..do your magic. Help me to get through this. Felicia in Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2002 Report Share Posted October 3, 2002 Felicia~ I so understand what you are saying. I am 34 and also have never had a thing wrong with me. This is so overwhelming some days that I think it must all be a bad dream. Unfortunately--it's not. I've had some of the very same thoughts about the fact of waiting so long to have children and now it may not even be an option. I am very fortunate in having a wonderfully supportive husband--but it still is difficult to absorb all that is happening as well as what the after effects of my myo will be. I am also having it done in dec. I try not to think about the big " D " word as it freaks me out too much but I know in the back of mind somewhere that there a slim possibility of it happening. I can deal with this OK but I really worry about my family worrying about it. We have never had anyone in my immediate family have any type of major surgery and this is a concern to all. Anyway, enough rambling--just wanted to let you know I understand and it is good for me to see in type the things that I am tucking away and not dealing with. Keep expressing your thoughts and feelings--it helps alot of people in alot ways.... in MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2002 Report Share Posted October 4, 2002 Hi Felicia, I feel the same way you do about surgery and I do not have any symptoms with my fibroid/s. Do you have symptoms? My problem is that it is very large - 20 weeks size. It is on the outside of my uterus so it doesn't cause me problems except my stomach looks fat. The Infertility Specialist that I saw yesterday recommends taking it out. He said that I probably could get through a pregnancy but it could risk a premature delivery and why risk that if not necessary? I was against the surgery unless it was life threatening but with the size of my fibroid - I just don't like knowing something that big is inside me and doesn't belong there. I am hoping it will slim down my abdominal area too. Am I crazy to get a myo even though I don't have any symptoms? It seems like most people have very bad bleeding and it really affects your quality of life. Thanks, Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2002 Report Share Posted October 4, 2002 Lori - I don't think you're crazy! I also had a myo recently (just 3 weeks ago), and had very few symptoms. But, preserving fertility is important to me, and my doctor recommended that I have the fibroids removed now, so that I could heal and be ready for pregnancy if/when I should be so fortunate. If you think that myo is the best thing for you, then do it .... and think positive about the outcome. > > Am I crazy to get a myo even though I don't have any > symptoms? It seems like most people have very bad > bleeding and it really affects your quality of life. > > Thanks, > Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2002 Report Share Posted October 4, 2002 Felicia, I completely understand - like you, prior to my myo surgery 3 weeks ago, I had never been in a hospital, never been under anesthesia, and have quite an aversion to needles (I don't even like having my blood drawn). I'm also single, never married, no kids, age 39, and feeling that old biological clock ticking rather loudly. However - I did focus on being as healthy and and positive as possible before my surgery. I look at it this way - we might not have had any control in these fibroids growing inside of us - but we DO have complete control over how we respond, both in terms of our treatment choices and our attitude. I chose to be positive and do everything in my control to prepare for surgery, and just thought about how I was being proactive in preparing myself for future child- bearing (hopefully), and just thought about how good I would feel once recovered and with a flatter abdomen! I am 3-weeks post-surgery and feeling about 90% normal - I've been driving for over a week now, am sitting at my computer for long streches without any problems. I picked up a friend's toddler yesterday and carried her around - it was probably 10-15 minutes into it before I realized that " hmmmm .... wonder if it's such a good idea to be carrying around this 25-pound child " - but I was fine. I'm still trying to take it easy physically for another week, but then plan to start back into exercising with my trainer again. I strongly believe that my preparation beforehand - exercise, good nutrition, some herbal supplements, and positive attitude - were all factors contributing to a recovery that has gone much faster than I anticipated. One last thought for you - it also helped me to stop and think about my surgery and realize that there are people who have undergone much more serious surgeries with very successful outcomes (e.g. heart bypass, organ transplants). A former colleague/friend of mine had a liver transplant due to cancer just a couple months ago. And, my younger sister was diagnosed with a (supposedly benign) brain tumor a few months ago, and will likely undergo biopsy surgery in the next few months. Thinking about these individuals' situations helped me realize that while I was facing major surgery, it really did pale in comparison to what these dear people are facing. Just food for thought. Best wishes to you - think positive! Realize that YOU are in control of how you can prepare for your surgery and react to your situation. I'm sure you'll do well! > Hello ladies! I read your messages every day. I've read about many of you > who have had several myo surgeries. How do you do it? I've never broken a > bone in my 32 years. I'm really scared to do this surgery. I have two > fibroids one is really large. My doctor will have to do a zipper incision > instead of the bikini incision. I've printed out everything that pertains to > me. I'm doing the myo in hopes that one day to have children. You know > preserve the fertility. I've thought about all the times I didn't want to > have a baby (when I was younger) and now my chance may be taken away. > I'm single with no husband prospects so I'm not sure why I want to do > this. I'm such a chicken and wouldn't do it if I didn't have to. I mean I > thought I would have children someday but didn't realize my clock would have > a timer on it. > It's real depressing ladies. All I do is eat. I can't get focused to > get healthy for this surgery in December. I'm even scared that I may die > during surgery. So ladies..do your magic. Help me to get through this. > > Felicia in Florida > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2002 Report Share Posted October 4, 2002 in MN: Who is your gynecologist in Minnesota? I'm trying to find an excellent one for another opinion. Please e-mail back and let me know. Thanks, Bunny in West Bloomington, MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2002 Report Share Posted October 5, 2002 Bunny~ My gyn is Christenson in Detroit Lakes, MN he works out of the womens clinic through Dakota Clinic. He is excellent-- very caring, understanding, and easy to make himself understood as doesnt use all the medical jargon. I was very leary at first as had never been to a male dr in my life, but am extremely happy to have him as my doc. in MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2002 Report Share Posted October 10, 2002 I had myo surgery with Dr. Glassner last year this time with excellent results. My biggest problems revolved around travel between Florida and Philly 2 weeks post 9/11. I am happy to chat with anyone having surgery with him (the only experience I've had) on the phone or through private email). I don't read all the posts here all the time, so I might not respond to a specific questions if posted here. Gay Courter gay@... email me for phone # and best time to call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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