Hysterectomy

[georgiesnan]

My gynaecologist has book me in for a full abdominal hysterectomy next week. I have fibroids and after an MRI scan one showed up as slightly different from the other ones which he said could be concerning. Has any other ladies had anything like this I am very worried and scared x

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My SIL had hysterectomy for similar reason but after biopsy everything was found out to be benign. Your consultant is trying to be safe and I think it is for the best. If he is planning to shift on hrt after the surgery then it should be not that bad. Hysterectomy surgeries take long to recover so make sure you have plenty of help at hand after surgery. At the moment don't stress too much, most fibroids usually turn out to be benign than not. Best of luck for your surgery and recovery.

I had a full hysterectomy but it was vaginally.
The recovery was ok, you need to rest and keep on top of pain relief, don't wait until you're in pain for the first week or 2. You'll have wind pains so get something in that will help that.
Get plenty of books and the tv remote .
Good luck, it was the best thing I could have done having it.

Sorry just realised you were worried about your fibroid. The sooner its out the better

Thank you ladies x

I had a full abdominal hysterectomy a few years in which (amongst many other things that shouldn't have been there) some fibroids were removed. You will get the pathology results quite quickly after your operation as what comes out gets sent straight to be tested, so hopefully you won't have too long to worry and will be able to focus on your recovery.

Make yourself a recovery nest at home with books, pillows, charging cables for your devices etc. so you don't have to move too much. If you don't have anyone to cook for you, either make some meals in advance or buy in some ready meals because it could be 2 - 3 weeks before you feel up to 'light' housework and you shouldn't lift anything for six weeks.

Also make sure you have plenty of sanitary towels in stock as it takes a few weeks to stop bleeding after the op (take heart because it's the last time you'll ever need them!) . I went through old handbags etc. and collected them to use up.

Hope it all goes well .

I had an hysterectomy last year.
My pain was very minimal.
I hate laying in bed and was walking around less than 24 hours later.
I think being active helped my recovery a hell of a lot.
Unfortunately it wasn’t all happy and there where complications. I was aware of the risks in particular to my kidney. But even so I would do it again without a doubt. Living without all the problems I was having before is so worth it. Never mind the huge relieve that I won’t get cervical or ovarian cancer for which I was at high risk for, I’d just cleared 10 years and these run in my family.

I know it’s scary. But it’s not all doom and gloom. And obviously I don’t know you’re age, but I do also understand the reservations on the baby front. I’ve known for years I couldn’t carry again, but once it was final I do sometimes have those weird wanting feelings. But like I said I would still do it even if I could have still carried.

I had an abdominal hysterectomy aged 36 (30 years ago) because of fibroids.

Everything was fine and the surgeon managed to leave 1 ovary so I did not have to go on hrt. In fact as far as I know I only went through menopause in my mid 50's. Hard to tell as I had practically no symptoms.

After my op I had really no pain and never need painkillers. I know though that I have a high pain threshold. I was only in hospital 1 night and the next morning I got up, had a shower and washed my hair, walked a bit along the hospital corridor and the surgeon said I could go home.

My surgeon said he never tells women, especially young reasonably fit and healthy ones to take it really easy. He thinks that makes recovery take far longer. That's why he wanted me to get up the next day,

He advised that I go for a walk every day even if only a short one. He also said do not just sit around doing nothing. You can pick up a kettle as long as it's only got a small amount of water in it, you can do some cooking and you can do light housework.

I took his advice and had no problems whatsoever. A month after the op me and DH went camping to the British Grand Prix and did a fair bit of walking. I went back to work after 6 weeks

Thank you ladies. I am concerned that the MRI showed some concerning features. All o can think about is cancer of the fibroids. I would appreciate your thoughts x

I am 57 and still having periods x

Fibroids are typically benign, have they not done a biopsy before making this decision?

No