Surgery

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Dear " Regal1d " -

I read the posts every day and definitely did not notice your prior posts. I am

sorry. May I ask WHY you are having a hysterectomy if your fibroids (even if

you have 9!) are asymptomatic? If you are comfortably living with the fibroids,

why would you enter into surgery for no reason? I am 49 and have had UAE in

January 2003, even though my only symptom was bladder pressure (no unusual

bleeding, nothing else - I guess my gyno " scared " me into taking some sort of

action - I have since " fired " her). The UAE failed, and my (then) 10cm. fibroid

grew to almost 12 cm. which I found out during a 9/03 MRI. About 2 months ago,

I began taking several herbs and supplements: Vitex, Maiitake Mushroom

capsules, Shiitake Mushroom capsules, DIM-Plus and a few others. Also reduced

caffeine and increased my flaxseed oil & Vitamin E intake. This week I went for

a pelvic and transvaginal ultrasound and to my surprise, my fibroid has now

shrunk to 8cm. x 9cm.! So, my point, even though I just wanted to share a bit

of my background with you, is....if you are not having any symptoms and can live

with the bulk, why would you have elective surgery? I'd love to hear back from

you and if you do decide to proceed, I wish you the best of luck and a speedy

recovery. YOU ARE NOT CLUTTER! Edie from Florida, NY

EGT@...

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Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2004 16:16:41 -0000

Subject: My surgery

Well....I posted to this group on two occassions and no one ever

responded to my queries. I have a surgery (hysterectomy) scheduled

for Tuesday (2/17). I believe, at this point, that it is the best

option for me. I have nine fibroids, the largest is around 18 cm in

diameter. God has truly blessed me, in that I do not have ANY of

the " typical " symptoms that are associated with this condition....no

lengthy periods, no large clots or tissue passage, no painful sexual

intercourse.....nothing. I am 45 years old, have never had any

children, though I have wanted them all my life. I explored every

option available to me, and with the help of my doctor sought out a

specialists (actually he is my doctor's gynecologist). I have prayed

and sought the advice/support from my family and friends. I just

thought that a group with a dedicated purpose, to inform and provide

a forum through which one could gain knowledge and support would

provide more for ME. I joined this group seeking SUPPORT, and found

none for me. I do applaud you all for not only the details but also

the sensitivity you provide to the people you find interesting enough

to respond to, but feel completely left out within this forum. I am

the type of person who will refer this group to others who might be

seeking what I have seen you give to others....I guess I just showed

up as " clutter " .

REGAL1D