new update #36: Finally doing better!

**Catty1** · 09-15-2007, 10:14 AM

Kirsten - please register at Hystersisters.com - there are SO many women there going through every form of this situation there - and you will also get very useful feedback there.

Please don't worry about perhaps needing meds for a while...it is like a cast on your leg when it is broken - you need it for support while healing occurs.

ALL women, sooner or later, lose their hormone supply - some can have hormone therapy, some can't.

Check with your doctor - and please check out the resources on the hyster site. The women there are wonderful and very supportive!

PTrs are really supportive too - it's just that at the hyster site, everyone is there because of gynecological surgery of some kind or another.

{{{{hugs}}}}

**Barbara** · 09-16-2007, 09:26 AM

After a shock like this depression is normal. But I think you should seea doctor who can do something about it- to get all that mess of feelings sorted.
All the best for you. Hope Lily and Luna are good nurses and do not add to your problems.

**gini** · 09-16-2007, 11:02 AM

Kirsten, you are getting good advice and support from everyone, so all I can add is that I sincerely hope you are better each day.

After all that you have been through, I would think that depression would be normal.

A big hug and some prayers for you.

**Randi** · 09-16-2007, 11:50 AM

Kirsten, I'm sorry you're still in pain and feeling down, hope you can take an extra week off work. Lots of cuddles with Luna and Lily would do you good!

My best wishes for a speedy recovery!

(((hugs)))

**Catty1** · 09-16-2007, 11:53 AM

Kirsten - you may not have the energy, but you do have the time...why not do a little internet job hunting while you are home?

You never know...

**jazzcat** · 09-16-2007, 12:04 PM

Kirsten, sorry to hear things aren't improving more quickly for you. I do agree with the others that if the depression lingers you should speak with your doctor.

I have read that sometimes the remaining ovary can go into shock from this type of surgery and it may takes several weeks to "wake up" and start working correctly. I had both of mine removed last Sept. and I do know that having your hormones suddenly gone or drastically reduced can cause all kinds of problems both physically and mentally. I've been through an emotional rollercoaster this past year.

Sending prayers and positive thoughts.

**4 Dog Mother** · 09-17-2007, 08:53 AM

Kirsten, I hope you are feeling better. Being in pain for long periods is no fun. And depression is natural side effect of that. Do take it easy because as Valerie said if you are feeling better and over do, the next day, you will most likely pay for it - at least that has been my experience. Prayers are going out for you.

**Kirsten** · 09-17-2007, 11:47 AM

Do take it easy because as Valerie said if you are feeling better and over do, the next day, you will most likely pay for it - at least that has been my experience.

Yes, that it true! I think I really did too much!

Well, during the last two days, the pain was getting much better. And I feel less depressive when the pain is more bearable! I will go back to work next week, and I hope I'll be able to sit on a chair for 9 hours! I also need to try to get my strength back; I'm very exhausted and tired atm. Guess that's normal after such a surgery.

Again, thank you very much for your support and advice, it really helps a lot!

Kirsten