Okay...I think I'm scared...surgery at some point UPDATE POST 18

**Lilith Cherry** · 03-22-2007, 12:36 AM

Oh poor you! You know we are all here for you both in writing and with prayers so stop being a stoic and lean on all of us! Try not to worry and it will all get fixed soon I hope! ((((Catty))))

**jazzcat** · 03-22-2007, 12:58 AM

I just had a hysterectomy back in Sept. for endometriosis. The dr. found a surprise fibroid during surgery but it wasn't too large or causing problems yet. I had my ovaries removed as well and I can tell you, my surgery was the easy part - getting my hormones worked out isn't (I'm 39 years old). On top of it all I've been having severe pain like a groin pull and went back to the dr. yesterday only to find out it is probably the endo returning. Great! Anyway, what kind of hyst you have will make a huge difference. I was very lucky and was able to have a LSH - total laproscopic. It was very easy on me and I was released to go back to regular life in two weeks. It took me a couple of months to get back to 100% but like I said the surgery and it's recovery was the easy part.

I highly recommend the hystersister site. It was great help to me before, during and even now while I try to get my hormones straightened out.

Good luck and if I can help please feel free to PM me.

**Pam** · 03-22-2007, 06:55 AM

I have recently found out that I have three fibroids, one being close to my right ovary. This all started with some alarming bleeding on January 6th. Keep in mind I am post menopausal so this was a very alarming thing. The ultrasound found the fibroids and the doctor suspected they might be responsible for the bleeding but performed an endometrial biopsy just to be sure. When you are living with the thought of possible cancer of the uterus, having a hysterectomy was not a concern for me one bit. I just wanted it out of there if that was the case. Thank God, the biopsy was negative and the fibroid near my ovary was deemed to be the cause for the bleeding. He feels I have had the fibroids for years. Why this particular one chose to bleed after all of this time is amazing to me, although my doctor said its location (subcutaneous) is the reason. He said we don't need to do a thing about this and told me to relax.

Surgery is always daunting and a bit scary. I hope the others here, who have gone through it, will be an encouragement to you.

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 03-22-2007, 07:10 AM

I have no personal experience that I can draw on to help you but want you to know that we are all here for you and will be keeping an eye on you

**sparks19** · 03-22-2007, 08:15 AM

OOOH surgery is always scary. I cant say that I really know what a Fibroid is but hopefully it is just a simple removal and you will have no other problems from that.

Positive thoughts and prayers.... surgery is scary and recovery can be a challenge sometimes. Good luck and all the best to you.

**Queen of Poop** · 03-22-2007, 08:18 AM

I'm sorry, I don't have that sort of personal experience to share. But I did have the breast mass removed last year and recall how terrifying that whole experience was, so I can relate to your emotional ups and downs. You can stop being strong, we will do if for you. If you ever need to vent, talk, cry, scream know that I am here for you. I send you a great big HUG and Sasha sends some delicate doggie kisses.

**emily_the_spoiled** · 03-22-2007, 08:42 AM

I had fibroid surgery a couple of years ago and the MD removed 20 fibroids (I was told that the biggest was the size of a baseball). The surgery part of it wasn't "fun" and it took me awhile to fully recover but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Life is so much better after the fibroids were removed! If you have any questions feel free to PM me.

(Remember you are entitled to a second opinion if you want)

**Randi** · 03-22-2007, 09:07 AM

I don't know much about these things, but I hope there's no reason to be concerned. If you do need an operation, remember they're used to doing it very day, and they're very skillful. Try not to worry.

Wishing you all the best!

**mon** · 06-08-2020, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by Pawsitive Thinking

I have no personal experience that I can draw on to help you but want you to know that we are all here for you and will be keeping an eye on you

I second that! Here for you babe, all the way. Just can't help but say, never get a biopsy without anaesthetic. I had one 2 years ago. The " so called specialist, woman gynaecologist " was a sadist. Once I finally got and kept the appt. Dig this, they tell my to put on me gown, I'm up in the stirrups, bitch I've never met who is a "specialist" says.... do you want an Advil, this is going to be painful. How is that going to kick in, I'm already naked from the waist down, what good will that do me. I said, no, I'll be fine. I have a very high pain threshold. I do. Well she cut a chunk out of my ...not sure what. Something way up inside my vagina. I screamed so loud in agony I almost gave myself a heart attack. I was nautious for two days. All my trust in gynaecologists is gone forever. What a rotten human being. I'm not sure I could inflict that kind of pain on a serial killer. Pretty sure that's a big fat,no. It was unbearable and she should have her licence taken away. I remember apologizing as I was leaving for screaming. It was beyond torture. I did not know any better. I simply trusted her. Someone should sue her behind. It was a revolting experience and very sad. One nightmare for the books, that one.

**Catty1** · 06-10-2020, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by mon

I second that! Here for you babe, all the way. Just can't help but say, never get a biopsy without anaesthetic. I had one 2 years ago. The " so called specialist, woman gynaecologist " was a sadist. Once I finally got and kept the appt. Dig this, they tell my to put on me gown, I'm up in the stirrups, bitch I've never met who is a "specialist" says.... do you want an Advil, this is going to be painful. How is that going to kick in, I'm already naked from the waist down, what good will that do me. I said, no, I'll be fine. I have a very high pain threshold. I do. Well she cut a chunk out of my ...not sure what. Something way up inside my vagina. I screamed so loud in agony I almost gave myself a heart attack. I was nautious for two days. All my trust in gynaecologists is gone forever. What a rotten human being. I'm not sure I could inflict that kind of pain on a serial killer. Pretty sure that's a big fat,no. It was unbearable and she should have her licence taken away. I remember apologizing as I was leaving for screaming. It was beyond torture. I did not know any better. I simply trusted her. Someone should sue her behind. It was a revolting experience and very sad. One nightmare for the books, that one.

Um...thanks, mon, but I had my hyst back in 2007....