I'm scheduled for a subtotal hysterectomy in early October because of large fibroids. I suppose I'm nervous and starting to question having the surgery. My main symptoms are frequent urination (I haven't slept through the night in at least 8 years!) and looking 5-months pregnant all the time. I know these symptoms are mild compared to some people's. Is it extreme to go for surgery for these reasons?
In a couple of weeks, I'm supposed to have my first gonapeptyl injection, with another two injections scheduled for August and September. My understanding is that this may help to shrink the fibroids (largest is 10-12cm), though bc the fibroids have calcified, it's probably not going to make a huge difference. I was told though that it's worth a try it it makes the procedure easier.
I'm curious what others' experience with hysterectomy is? And has anyone been on gonapeptyl? Should I be expecting miserable menapausal symptoms over the next few months? In some forums, I've seen people mention continuing with gonapeptyl after surgery, but the doctors I saw didn't mention this. Is this common?
My two children were c-sections and my recoveries went smoothly for the most part, so is this perhaps a sign that recovery from this surgery would also go smoothly? I'm definitely not as physically fit as I was pre-pregnancies, so part of me wonders if I should postpone for a few months to get back in shape a bit to help recovery, or if I should just go ahead with it.
Thanks for any comments.