But, your right. When I think about having more than one period a month ( and never quite sure when I will be 'comming on'). Not wanting to leave the house because they are so heavy. Having very painful breast, it hurts to put on and take off my bra, let alone throughout the day, not being able to jog or exercise. Constant cramps and no energy.
Then yes I think this is worth it. For a better quality of life, and if I lose some weight then even better.
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I googled here after stepping on the scales last night to find I've lost about 13 pounds since my hysterectomy 5.5 weeks ago. Was hoping to see if weight loss is typical. I have other friends who swear they gained 20 or so lbs after hysterectomy, but they must have kept eating instead of sleeping and resting like I did.
I think my loss as of now may be attributable to appetite decrease after surgery ... really only wanted soup for a couple of weeks. Also, taking a little while for bowels to get back to normal. In all, my recovery has been good, far better than living with cramps, clots, heavy bleeding, exhaustion and mental torture of what had become all-month-long discomfort from my boobs down. Thank goodness my doc finally talked me into this. Don't believe all the online hype that makes you fear this surgery. Pick a time that's good for you and get 'er done.
Thank You for that. I am due to have this surgery very soon. I keep thinking if I'm doing the right thing, and worried about complications.
But, your right. When I think about having more than one period a month ( and never quite sure when I will be 'comming on'). Not wanting to leave the house because they are so heavy. Having very painful breast, it hurts to put on and take off my bra, let alone throughout the day, not being able to jog or exercise. Constant cramps and no energy.
Then yes I think this is worth it. For a better quality of life, and if I lose some weight then even better.
Do it! I won't exhaust everyone with my story, but it's pretty similar to everyone else's, cysts, fibroids, complicated by crohn's and bleeding disorders. I am 3 months postop and overall feel amazing! My life is so totally different than it has been for so very long. And I've lost 16 lbs since surgery - no diet - just eating normally. :-) Good luck with your surgery - also I do agree with previous posters that recommend getting and walking as quickly as possible after surgery.
I have a LH one week ago (I kept my ovaries and cervix). First, I am 47, in above average shape, and suffered from Post Ablation Syndrome, which resulted in extreme level 10 pain. My post-op lab results of my uterus and tubes also showed evidence of uterine leiomyomas and adenomyosis. My pain level post-op LH has been absolutely less pain than after my ablation (outpatient with tubal at same time) and also my post ablation syndrome pain. I have lost four pounds and feel fairly normal at one week. I have not taken any pain meds since day three.
My best recommendations to everyone:
1. Do not even try to sleep in your bed when you come home if you have a soft bed. I am still on the sofa for sleep and rest. I tried the bed the day I came home and had discomfort. After changing to the sofa, the pain eased and did not return. I tried the bed again the next night, and within an hour, I had discomfort again. Again changed to the sofa, and the pain eased. Seriously, NO SOFT BEDS. I didn't read that anywhere before my surgery.
2. Rest, move around as much as you feel comfortable with, but rest. If you get up and move around (take a shower, water the plants, etc.) rest afterwards for twice the time you were up before doing more for the first three to five days.
3. Do not lift anything heavier than a glass.
4. Take your stool softeners. I took mine, and everything returned to normal on day four and has continued. If you are on pain meds, take the stool softener.
5. Eat slightly less too avoid the fullness pressure and slightly on the blander side, but solid food to regain your strength. Eat high iron foods to get your blood count back up, and lots of green vegetables and fiber to get your bowels back to normal.
6. Bend your knees if you have to pick up something. Do not bend at the waist.
7. Drink twice the quantity of fluids that you normally do the first few days, and relieve your bladder twice as often. Do not wait until you feel like you have to go; go regularly. Emptying the bladder takes pressure off the injured area and probably also reduces the risk of a bladder infection, which I have read is common.
I truly believe this was the best solution for me and have no regrets. The pain has really not been an issue. I have had no bleeding. My stomach is already flatter. I plan on driving to the office tomorrow (day six) for a couple hours to "test the waters", and plan to start swimming again next week (two weeks). Really, if you are worried about this surgery, DON'T. You will be much more comfortable pretty quickly.
Good luck ladies!
stay with God and be blessed
I am having a partial ( keeping ) hysterectomy ( Da Vinci) in a few dayeres. I have been terrified from reading all the negative side effects from hysterectomies. After readying a few on this site, my nerves have finally calmed down. Thank you!
I was told today that I needed a hysterectomy. I am 36 and have 2 sons, weigh 180 pounds and am 5'2". I am really scared of reading a lot of posts in regards to weight gain. I have fought through bulimia and have been good for the past 4-5 years and I really do not want a relapse of this. I just recently started training to do a 5k as I want to get back into some serious running again (as I used to be a runner). I have a dermoid cyst on the right ovary and I would like to keep the left ovary as well because of menopause. I have had very heavy bleeding that results in being bedbound for the first day or two, going through 15+ tampons the first day. I have been very scared this evening when I started reading everyone's posts of how many of them have gained A LOT of weight. Then, I found this site.....It is making me feel better already. Today during the vaginal exam the gynecologist said that he felt my left ovary to be a little bigger than normal, so he is doing an ultrasound next Tuesday and we will know for sure if I can keep it. If I can't then I am in deeper c**p. It is sad that I am really more worried of my gaining weight...I guess it is because once you are a bulimic, you are always a bulimic i.e., once an alcholic always an alcholic even if they stopped drinking. I really need some insight and prayers!!! Thanks :)