Hysterectomy Support Group

Hi friends =)

My name is Melissa. I am 34. I have two boys ages 16 and 10 =) I am married to Joey and we have been together for almost 18 years.I have not been on DS lately.

I have Stage 4 Endometriosis and was diagnosed almost 10 years ago. I have had two Laps, one resulting in the removal of an ovary. The past six months, health wise, have been very hard on my body. I am to a point where I am in daily pain and need the help of powerful pain narcotics to get me through some very hard days. I saw my GYN in April and I did have a normal pap =) My GYN did an in office ultrasound, vaginal and my uteras was enlarged, I had cysts, polyops, and my insides (organs) were "cemented" together.I was already expecting this, as woman whom have stage 4 Endometriosis have this happen.

My GYN and I had put off performing a Hysterectomy because at the time I was only 30 and I did not want to be put into surgical menepouse. I know this is not a cure all, however with the chance of cancer being present I need to and want to eliminate all of this.

With my pain being so severe and my insides as bad as they are, myself,GYN and my husband all decided this will be the best route. I am having a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy done on this upcoming Monday, June 8th. I will be in the hospital for 3/4 days. I am nervous which is okay. I am more nervous about going under anesthia. Have any of you ladies have this anxiety too? Is there anything maybe you can tell me to make me feel more at ease?

It is funny you know, I have already had three operations and the anesthia part never gets easy for me.

Thanks Daily Strength Family
Posted on 06/04/09, 09:06 am