Re: Digest Number 2370 - To Patty

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Patty -

Do not jump into a hysterectomy. It's kind of like

knocking down a house when all you need to do is fix

the walls in one room.

Bad analogy.

But, there are other options. Just because your

sisters had hysts doesn't mean you have to, or should.

Consider UAE or myo. I had a UAE in May this year.

My bulk symptoms were all relieved by this procedure.

My largest fibroid was 10cm.

Hysts are prescribed by the unfortunately vast

majority of out-of-touch gynos all over the world.

This is not right but it is reality.

do your research, and check out all the reference

links for this group, and read Carla Dionne's book

(among others.) Then you will be in possession of

FACTS and you can base a decision on full evaluation

of your options.

best,

laurie g.

Message: 10

Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 16:42:41 -0800 (PST)

From: Patty

Subject: probable surgery, soon

hello all;

i have been reading, only, for about a year. it looks

like my fibroids are large, now, that i will need a

hysterectomy. they don't really hurt, but, i do feel

" pressure " in my lower abdominal area.

i am 47 years old, and, both of my sisters have had

hysterctomies for fibroids. i am uneasy about surgery,

but, i think after all the heavy bleeding and frequent

urination, and, now, lower abdominal pressure, it is

probably time.

i live in Seattle, and, i live alone. i DO have family

in the area, but, i wouldn't mind getting connected

with anyone, in this area, who, maybe, we could

support each other?

anyway, this is my first post,

thanks for any help, ideas, etc.

Patty