Hello all
I am looking for others experience in undergoing a laparoscopic hysterectomy. I’ll be having this procedure in a couple of weeks and I am incredibly anxious about the procedure, recovery and what my body will look like post op.
I’m 39 and have been suffering from extremely heaving bleeding, leading to haemorrhage and severe anaemia. I have numerous fibroids. I have been through a myomectomy and uterine ablation, neither has worked so a hysterectomy is the only option remaining. They will take my uterus and cervix but will leave both ovaries.
I think I have made the right decision inasmuch as I want the heavy bleeding to stop and I want rid of the fibroids but I’m nervous, anxious and scared about going through this procedure. I would very much appreciate input from anyone who has been through this. How were your first few days after the op? I’ve been reading horror stories about not being able to poo for days. I’ve also read the structure of your body changes. I’m keeping my ovaries but have also read that they only work for around 5 years once the uterus is gone.
I have a pre-op in a week so I will raise my concerns, but would love some personal insight from those who have been through it.