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magdalaina -> RE: Hysterectomy fun (5/24/2011 9:21:32 AM)
Complete hysterectomy here when I was 41. Saved my life, improved my sex life. All plusses. Yes I have one scar (argh). Yes I use some HRT. I see the gynecologist every year and make sure nothing new has happened. These results may not be true for every woman. But it is so for me. Many good thoughts and wishes to you in your recovery. Oh yes. Back to work the 4th week at my desk job.

needlesandpins -> RE: Hysterectomy fun (6/13/2011 8:23:57 AM)
fr i had mine done 5 years ago this september. the op itself wasn't quite so straight forward but that's because of how i react to anesthetic. i had mine through my lower abdomen along the same line as a woman who has a c section. i had staples and was very worried about them coming out but they were a doddle compaired to stitches. i had the op on the wednesday morning and went home on the saturday afternoon, although i was supposed to stay until monday. they gave me a self administration morphine drip that i got told off for not using as apparently it helps to stop you coughing. i'm told the change between coming round from the op and the next morning was very profound but i don't really remember. i was quite concerned about how the wound looked at it didn't look as though they had it edge to edge properly. but i was told it would heal correctly and it did. it took quite a while to totally settle but it's very neat and fine. i don't remember how soon afterwards i had sex, but i'll tell you this; after all the years of trouble and pain, being virtually house bound and so on, the change in how i felt very soon after the op was amazing. i hadn't realised just how used to pain i'd become. it was a bind not being able to do anything and six months off from the horses, plus longer for the challenging ones, but well worth it. i haven't regretted it for one moment! hope all is well for you. needles eta so far i don't need hormone replacement nore lubes. i'm still as wet as i ever was. i also feel much more sexual than before.

Lucylastic -> RE: Hysterectomy fun (6/13/2011 9:00:18 AM)
THankyou ladies once again:) Ive had some really wonderful advice and you have all helped me, so a big thankyou from the bottom of my heart, I have surgery scheduled the last day of the month. Ive found out that because of the "mass" I will have a big arsed scar, but I cant ever see me wearing a bikini again so I really dont care. I just had my last period evah!!! That alone is worth celebrating. once again, thankyou for all the advice , friendship and caring you have shown me:) its heart warming and humbling, Hugs to you all Lucy

mnottertail -> RE: Hysterectomy fun (6/13/2011 11:33:33 AM)
And while they are adjusting your hormone pills, you will get a chance to find out why men want to drink, fight and fuck everything.

kalikshama -> RE: Hysterectomy fun (6/13/2011 1:41:59 PM)
Hi Lucy, My background - not dissing surgery for you: I have fibroids and heavy bleeding. Since fibroids shrink post-menopause, I'm trying to avoid surgery, although menopause could be a long way off. Last month I followed every suggestion in Christiane Northrup's "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom," and had a relatively good period. Since there were a LOT of suggestions, this month I am doing less to try to narrow down what works. Dr. Northrup has been very useful to be over the years - I recommend you get her books from the library and see if there is anything that will work for you. WBWW does have a hysterectomy chapter but I've just moved and can't lay my hands on it. Her menopause books might have more. For HRT, you can try bio-identical hormones rather than synthetic. The natural progesterone Prometrium worked great for me but the damn VA won't prescribe it and either the generic I get online doesn't work as well or perhaps things are just getting worse as I get older. Emerita also make progesterone and estrogen creams - the progesterone cream does not seem to be as strong as Prometrium. http://www.amazon.com/Emerita-Pro-Gest-Natural-Progesterone-Paraben-Free/dp/B000IMQE5U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307997540&sr=8-1 I find castor oil packs very soothing. I don't use as much oil as recommended - I don't use enough so that I make a mess. I've reused the flannel forever rather than throwing it out. Then I put a red multi purpose hot water bottle on top of my uterus and fall asleep like that. Guidelines are to leave it on for an hour, preferably meditating. I just read (and fall asleep.) Using a hot water bottle, with or without the castor oil, might be soothing for you post surgery. Best wishes for your surgery and recovery, KK PS - DAMN OB for taking the Ultra off the market! That's what inspired me to go all out to try to reduce bleeding last month.

Lucylastic -> RE: Hysterectomy fun (6/13/2011 1:56:43 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: kalikshama Hi Lucy, My background - not dissing surgery for you: I have fibroids and heavy bleeding. Since fibroids shrink post-menopause, I'm trying to avoid surgery, although menopause could be a long way off. Last month I followed every suggestion in Christiane Northrup's "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom," and had a relatively good period. Since there were a LOT of suggestions, this month I am doing less to try to narrow down what works. Dr. Northrup has been very useful to be over the years - I recommend you get her books from the library and see if there is anything that will work for you. WBWW does have a hysterectomy chapter but I've just moved and can't lay my hands on it. Her menopause books might have more. For HRT, you can try bio-identical hormones rather than synthetic. The natural progesterone Prometrium worked great for me but the damn VA won't prescribe it and either the generic I get online doesn't work as well or perhaps things are just getting worse as I get older. Emerita also make progesterone and estrogen creams - the progesterone cream does not seem to be as strong as Prometrium. http://www.amazon.com/Emerita-Pro-Gest-Natural-Progesterone-Paraben-Free/dp/B000IMQE5U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307997540&sr=8-1 I find castor oil packs very soothing. I don't use as much oil as recommended - I don't use enough so that I make a mess. I've reused the flannel forever rather than throwing it out. Then I put a red multi purpose hot water bottle on top of my uterus and fall asleep like that. Guidelines are to leave it on for an hour, preferably meditating. I just read (and fall asleep.) Using a hot water bottle, with or without the castor oil, might be soothing for you post surgery. Best wishes for your surgery and recovery, KK PS - DAMN OB for taking the Ultra off the market! That's what inspired me to go all out to try to reduce bleeding last month. Hey Kali:) Right now the hysterectomy is secondary to a growing mass(grown 3 inches since my OP which is a bit of a pisser) between my bowel and uterus (plus fibroids and cysts, in uteri and ovarian) I feel like im eight months pregnant, pressure wise. However, I am defintely looking into the book you suggested. I wish you good luck with your issues you have my sympathy and thanks for sharing Many hugs to you RON you ol reprobate, I already know them:) but I adore you for posting, big kiss on the cheek Im going down to my pet for along recovery in august, so I have somethin wonderful to look forward to :)

ashjor911 -> RE: Hysterectomy fun (6/14/2011 12:23:56 PM)
Dear Lucylastic, Sadly I read your post, to know the pain from a sergery, & the recover from, I am sorry that happend to you. I can not travel to Us & bee there, & I can not do anything for you my dear as that operation was not done on me, However, you will be in my prayers at all times, & untill you would tell me to stop & change that sexy avatar of yours into something much.....much sexier, God Bless you, God be with you, Peace be up on you at all times, M

Lucylastic -> RE: Hysterectomy fun (6/14/2011 2:07:51 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: ashjor911 Dear Lucylastic, Sadly I read your post, to know the pain from a sergery, & the recover from, I am sorry that happend to you. I can not travel to Us & bee there, & I can not do anything for you my dear as that operation was not done on me, However, you will be in my prayers at all times, & untill you would tell me to stop & change that sexy avatar of yours into something much.....much sexier, God Bless you, God be with you, Peace be up on you at all times, M You are an absolute sweetie Ashjor, hugs thankyou hon The sexy avs arent going anywhere I promise[:D]

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