i'm glad to see i'm not the only one. i had the ablation a year and a half ago and the cramps just keep getting worse. for almost 2 days the pain is intolerable..i never had cramps before. the bleeding has gone down to 4 days which is great but now i am missing work because of cramps! i also had my tubes tied years ago. dr. can't find anything wrong with overies, said it might just be scar tissue??? pain so bad i cannot move and they say nothing is wrong....
I had my surgery scheduled for yesterday. (7-11-07) I went in, went under anesthesia, had a D&C and hystoscopy and then they went to do the ablation and could not complete it due to massive scar tissue in my uterus. My doctor said it could be from my previous 2 c-sections but he has never seen that much nor has he never been unable to perform ablation due to scar tissue. Now I am still recovering from a surgery that was incomplete. Has anyone ever heard of this?
I recently had endometrial ablation and have gained 6 pounds in just over two weeks. I have had a stable weight for the past 25 years and quickly returned to my pre-pregnancy weight after each of my four kids. I don't diet. I eat healthy foods and get plenty of exercise. I have never gained so much weight so quickly, so I have to believe it is as a direct result of my ablation. Have others of you had weight gain post-ablation? How much and did your weight keep going up or did it taper off after a certain period of time? I'm afraid I've damaged my body forever!!!
Lisa
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Lisa
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Boy I sure feel a bit foolish. I consider myself a smart cookie but I sure flunked on this subject.
I had my ablation surgery in February of this yr (2007.) I wish I would have looked at this forum before I decided to go along with it.
I am now 6 months into my surgery and the cramping is getting worse. It first started on one ovary. The doctor told me that an egg will cause the pain while I ovulate and that the pain would go away when I start my menstrual cycle. I don't get menstrual cycles anymore so I've been calendaring my cycles by counting every 28 days to and from cramps.
The pain with the ovary should not be monthly so I hope I won't have pain during my next ovulation. The cramps that feel like labor pains are caused by the fluid in the tube that goes from the ovary to the uterus. Because I also had a tubal and an ablation there is one small sack in my tube that has some discharge. This blood can no longer go down to the uterus because of the ablation so it's stuck with no way out. My doctor will have to monitor it for a while to see if any more blood gets trapped there. The reason there's blood there is because the ablation didn't get to that one small section in the ovarian tube section.
My doctor told me that it could happen that way. I guess I'm that small percentage group of women that this happens to...lucky me. Anyway now we have to monitor the are where there's blood to make sure that it doesn't get any bigger. BUT he said that the cramping comes from that section so I guess I'll cramp monthly unless I decide to get a Hysterectomy. Now I have to deal with pain management. 3 Aleve twice a day starting a couple of days before my period and during plus hydrocodone for really bad days.
Sorry I rambled so long. Let me know if anyone else's doctor has said anything different.
I had my ablation surgery in February of this yr (2007.) I wish I would have looked at this forum before I decided to go along with it.
I am now 6 months into my surgery and the cramping is getting worse. It first started on one ovary. The doctor told me that an egg will cause the pain while I ovulate and that the pain would go away when I start my menstrual cycle. I don't get menstrual cycles anymore so I've been calendaring my cycles by counting every 28 days to and from cramps.
The pain with the ovary should not be monthly so I hope I won't have pain during my next ovulation. The cramps that feel like labor pains are caused by the fluid in the tube that goes from the ovary to the uterus. Because I also had a tubal and an ablation there is one small sack in my tube that has some discharge. This blood can no longer go down to the uterus because of the ablation so it's stuck with no way out. My doctor will have to monitor it for a while to see if any more blood gets trapped there. The reason there's blood there is because the ablation didn't get to that one small section in the ovarian tube section.
My doctor told me that it could happen that way. I guess I'm that small percentage group of women that this happens to...lucky me. Anyway now we have to monitor the are where there's blood to make sure that it doesn't get any bigger. BUT he said that the cramping comes from that section so I guess I'll cramp monthly unless I decide to get a Hysterectomy. Now I have to deal with pain management. 3 Aleve twice a day starting a couple of days before my period and during plus hydrocodone for really bad days.
Sorry I rambled so long. Let me know if anyone else's doctor has said anything different.
Hi, I had Novasure performed in 03/2007 and had discharge for a while after, about 4-6 weeks. I too have gained a weight. I am the heaviest that I have ever been. I am 5'10" and was around 165. I now weigh about 183 Lbs. And, yes, it is depressing. My stomach has never been so bloated before. I look pregnant again after 17 years since my son was born. It is driving me crazy. I exercise and get the pulling sensation in my right lower pelvic area and it is painful. The doctor who did the procedure did not tell me about any after effects, and when I asked it just stated that it was 'completely safe', and that I would have no more or very little bleeding. At my follow-up, he did ask if I had had any bleeding. I have to say that I have not bled as of today, 09/23/07, but I still have my ovaries, so I do have cramps and breast tenderness. But, my sex drive seems to have diminished a bit. Wondering if anyone else has had this issue.
Thanks
Thanks
Just wondering about the weight gain. Is it a temporary problem or is it ongoing?
Anybody know the answer, and why it's happening in the first place?
Anybody know the answer, and why it's happening in the first place?
WOW! It has been almost 2 years since my ablation. Everything is ok, except I have gained 30 pounds. My stomach looks pregnant, and dieting and working out isnt helping, I swear it's because of my proceedure. I gained 10 pounds very very fast after the ablation. My doctor said it had nothing to do with it, but I don't believe him....Anyone else with weight gain...Come on lets find out what it is and GET IT OFF>>>
Pam
Pam
I too reported to my dr feeling bloated and retaining water, she denies it has anything to do wtih not bleeding. My periods so far gone. Dr gave me diretics as well which seem to help, and I am watching caffeine which tends to swell me up as well. Dont know why I am retaining more water but it feels awful, like automatic 5 lb weight gain.
Also went back to my old dr who referred me to obgyn who did more blood and urine work, will get results this week. I had to insist on it as again was told the usual story that it is all fluctuation of hormones...PS I am 48 and on no other meds, workout regularly
Also went back to my old dr who referred me to obgyn who did more blood and urine work, will get results this week. I had to insist on it as again was told the usual story that it is all fluctuation of hormones...PS I am 48 and on no other meds, workout regularly
I was 5 pounds heavier immediately(the next day) after the procedure.I just attributed it to water retention from anesthesia,my face was also swollen the day after.
My abdomen is still bloated a month after the procedure(also had a D&C at the same time) and I've gotten a period with clots,similar to what I experienced before the ablation.
I just found this board(wish I had found it sooner),the little info pamphlet the doc gives you about the procedure makes it sound like such a nice remedy for heavy bleeding.Apparently there's a bit more to it.
I guess I will wait the 6 months, as someone else suggested,before I get disappointed about my results.
The mention of ovum and blood becoming trapped in the now sealed off falopian tubes and causing cramps just thrills me......lol.....no mention of that possibility from the doc.
I decided on this procedure because I absolutely did not want a hysterectomy(I'm 45 years old).My doc was really pushing for the hysterectomy because of my long term issues of heavy bleeding and fibroids.The hysterectomy is of course my next option, according to him.
Joy _[removed]_
I would like to exchange info about this topic.Thank you.
My abdomen is still bloated a month after the procedure(also had a D&C at the same time) and I've gotten a period with clots,similar to what I experienced before the ablation.
I just found this board(wish I had found it sooner),the little info pamphlet the doc gives you about the procedure makes it sound like such a nice remedy for heavy bleeding.Apparently there's a bit more to it.
I guess I will wait the 6 months, as someone else suggested,before I get disappointed about my results.
The mention of ovum and blood becoming trapped in the now sealed off falopian tubes and causing cramps just thrills me......lol.....no mention of that possibility from the doc.
I decided on this procedure because I absolutely did not want a hysterectomy(I'm 45 years old).My doc was really pushing for the hysterectomy because of my long term issues of heavy bleeding and fibroids.The hysterectomy is of course my next option, according to him.
Joy _[removed]_
I would like to exchange info about this topic.Thank you.
I had an ablation in February of 2006 and weighed 135 pounds, now in 2008 I weigh 155 pound. I have been the same weight for 12 years and 6 mo. after the procedure I began gaining weight also. I do have to say that I have not had a period since the ablation but have had the cramping. It seems to be a common denominator.
Brandee
Brandee
I had the Novasure done in July of 07 it's now Jan 08 and I also have the cramping, and my periods at first lasted only a few days but have slowly increased and my last one lasted 10 days with clotting and heavy cramping. I was told that I wouldn't have a period at all afterwards and that if I did it would only last a day or two. I had a tubal ligation done at the same time. I am almost scared to go back to the doctor to hear what he has to say.
I had the procedure in Nov 07. I have gained about 6 lbs. My stomach is bloated looks like I am about 4 months pregnant. I am starting to have trouble buttoning my pants. I am very upset. I have not changed my eating patterns. I am exercising more to try to loose the weight I have gained.
I had the ablation performed in Dec 2005. Prior to that I had a tubal ligation in Dec 1997. I am now 36 and have been period free until today... I also have had EXTREME weight gain. From 145 in 2005 to 199 today. I have tried EVERYTHING possible and have had no luck at all with losing the weight. I have been told by my doctor to eat less and exercise more. I went to the extreme of a strict vegetarian diet and I run 3x a week. If I eat much less, I will be eating nothing. I am so frustrated and depressed. My husband is very supportive but come on, it's not like I am the woman he married. Anyone have any suggestions????
I had a tubal ligation in March of 2002 after my 3rd child. I have always had heavy periods with clots which worsened after my tubal. After more than 5 years of cysts, severe bleeding, constant ultrasounds and changing doctors, I finally had the ablation done. The doctor recommended this instead of a hysterectomy because of my age (31 at the time.) I also had a D&C, hysteroscopy and cystectomy the same day as the ablation. After the ablation, I had about 2 months of the watery discharge and then it finally stopped. I did not have a period for about 3 months, but now they have started again, gradually getting heavier and longer every month. I have experienced the weight gain..almost 10 pounds and nothing will get it off! All that I can live with, however, the excrutiating cramps are what worries me. One or two days out of the month, I feel like I am in labor. The pain is so bad that it makes me want to ball up and just cry. With pain this bad, I should at least have a baby to show for it! I take 5 Midol at a time to ease the pain and sleep with a heating pad. I have been prescribed pain medication but it doesn't relieve it at all. The ablation may sound like it is this "wonder" surgery and it possibly is for a very brief time. However, if you are one of the unfortunate ones that experience the cramping every month afterwards, I know where you are coming from. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.
I had an endometrial ablation a month ago, a week later I started my period, that was on Feb 1, 2008 today is Feb 18 and it's still going strong. I have horrible odor and cramps all the time. I wish they had just done the hysterectomy and got it over with. I am sick of this. And I have gained weight to go with it.... this thing wasn't as great as thye made it out to be.