I wasn’t planning on writing a post about this and some of you may not really want to read it, but I have decided that if I can help one person then maybe I should.
When I was in my 30′s my doctor told me I should have a hysterectomy. He said things weren’t really that bad, but if I wasn’t planning on having more children, then why not. He believed that all women should have a hysterectomy. I was so offended. Let’s just put it this way…I stood up and told HIM that I thought all men should be castrated! I then stormed out of his office never to return.
Fast forward 20 years later and things kept getting worse…I won’t go into the details, but finally I had had enough. My doctor said that things were not going to get better, so I decided that I would rather have surgery at 53 than at 83.
I can tell you that I am really happy with that decision. My husband’s grandmother called me once many years ago for help. I rushed over to find her with her uterus hanging out. Yep…I had no idea that this could happen, but I will tell you that it is a sight you don’t forget. That poor woman then had to endure all the things that I am going thru now but she was in her 80′s.
When they did my surgery, the 2 hour surgery went on for over 4 hours. For some reason my uterus was the size of a 20 week pregnant uterus. Yep, I’m hoping that adds up to some weight loss….I will let you know.
Because I had everything worked on while they were there, I ended up having to come home with a catheter. The problem with this is they want me walking 30 minutes every day. They gave me a leg bag to use, but my legs are too short to use it comfortably. Lucky for me my daughter had read on someone else’s blog that told how she put her catheter bag in a purse.
Wouldn’t someone get a big surprise if they tried to snatch my purse? Hehehehe
I have to tell you that I am doing really well. As far as pain goes, it has never been worse than if I had done a lot of sit ups.
It was so comforting to know that you all were praying for me and the surgeon. God has blessed me so much by giving me such caring blog followers. Thank you.
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Thank you, thank you, for sharing this! I think for so long “private” things were not talked about and so each of us had to learn so much on our own. When we share we get to learn from each other and hopefully things will get better! I’m almost 42. My body is changing rapidly, it seems. I have hot flashes, I have moodiness, I have weight gain, I have to pee NOW! It’s reassuring to see you up and looking fabulous so soon after a four hour surgery!!
Wow, Dianne! You look great considering all you went through. God is good! Prayers were answered, that’s for sure! I cannot even tell you have a catheter in that picture! I’ll let Myrna know what’s going on. Thanks for the updates and take it easy!!! Don’t overdue it!
Hi there! I was never familiar with what is called a prolapsed uterus until I had started working as a CNA at an assisted living facility. I was showering an elderly lady in her 80′s and was helping to wash her when I noticed it! I went to the nurse thinking something really terrible was happening! The nurse even explained how to push it back in safely. I was never warned of such things when working with elderly ladies but it seems a bit common and I got used to the thought of it but was still shocked at the thought of something like that. But I do think you have made the right decision and you are young enough to recover. So good that you are up and about already! Hope you have a quick recovery…..Blessings to you
I am so happy that prayers were answered and you are doing well! Also, I absolutely love that you even have a sense of humor about it
I had a hysterectomy in 2000 and it was the BEST thing I ever did. A terrible surgery, VERY painful, and hard and awful. The surgeon cut some nerve and I was in extreme agony for weeks, and he could not figure out why… it had to heal on it’s own. I am not a wimp nor do I have low pain tolerance, it was awful. BUT IN SAYING that… after the six weeks of sitting, well actually not so much sitting I healed slowly and wonderfully.
I never felt better than I ever had before and it was a good choice.
Even with the pain and agony … IT was a good choice. I am age 58 now and have never been healthier. IF any one is having that surgery be sure to have help at home and be sure to remember night time is worse. It is just hard because one has slept for awhile and become stiff and tight. IN time it does get better.
I didn’t know you’d had surgery – missed that somehow. Thank you for sharing your story. It’s not easy sharing personal information, but there’s always someone out there who needs to hear it, I think. I wish you a speedy recovery!
Hi! Oh I’m so glad that it has worked for you! I did that with my surgery last year. I am so glad your pain is under control, you look fabulous for post-hysto!!!! Prayers for your continued recovery. xo
So glad you are doing well after your surgery!!! Praying that you have a quick recovery and are back to feeling like yourself soon!!! Take care.
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I didn’t know you had surgery either!!! Sorry! I had a hysterectomy at 37 andI am 45 now! Best thing I ever did!!! The healing process was slow but well worth it! You will feel like a new woman in no time ! For me a good 2 months…but it was delayed cause I tripped going up the stairs a jerked stitches loose in there so was laid up a bit longer!
But after that I felt SO MUCH BETTER!!! Hang in there! you will not regret it one bit!
I didn’t know you had surgery. I hope you are feeling much better now! positive thoughts going out that way
i had mine done at 46 and i have blessed the day i had it done so much better since then and no trouble since and i am 71
I hope that you are feeling better today then the last few days and that tomorrow you will feel even better.
Denise