I was booked in for a hysteroscopy today, waited 6 months after being told I would have to wait 2 months. I have had ongoing issues for years with heavy bleeding, pelvic pain and spotting after sex. I had an ablation 2 years ago which was not successful, have had several internal scans since which showed nothing more than a couple tiny fibroids. Was told I could go in the list for a vaginal hysterectomy but would need a hysteroscopy and biopsy first (which was todays appointment). Expected things to go smoothly (have had one before). I had local anaesthetic then they attempted to insert the camera but couldn’t get through my cervix so had to stop, I then had an internal examination and lots of pushing and prodding, was told my uterus was enlarged and the gynaecologist looked worried. I was told to get dressed and take a seat in the consultation room. I was told I need an hysterectomy as soon as possible and would be out top of the list and that it would be open surgery as my uterus was too large to be removed by vaginal surgery. I was made to sign consent forms and sent home.
5 minutes after getting home I had a call to book my surgery (4 weeks time) and pre op.
I’m in total shock as I was expecting to have the surgery next year and to have it vaginally. I am a single parent to a disabled teen/adult so i am not panicking trying to organise care for her and mentally prepare her for me being in hospital for 2-3 days. gynaecologist said “surgery can’t wait, needs to be done ASAP” but didn’t explain why so of course I am now panicking and google doesn’t help 😬.
Has anyone else been through similar and it’s all turned out ok? I know there’s a chance it could be cancer but also a chance it’s just fibroids or Adenomyosis?
How long should I expect recovery to take? How long before I can drive? I am reasonably fit, 42 years old.
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Urgent hysterectomy (in shock)
Lovemusic82 · 14/02/2024 19:49
Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 14/02/2024 20:18
Make sure that know about your caring responsibilities, and that you will be essentially alone at home. That may well keep you in the 3 night then. Admittedly it was nearly 30 years ago for me - I went in in the Friday for surgery, and was out on the Tuesday.
Lovemusic82 · 14/02/2024 19:49
I was booked in for a hysteroscopy today, waited 6 months after being told I would have to wait 2 months. I have had ongoing issues for years with heavy bleeding, pelvic pain and spotting after sex. I had an ablation 2 years ago which was not successful, have had several internal scans since which showed nothing more than a couple tiny fibroids. Was told I could go in the list for a vaginal hysterectomy but would need a hysteroscopy and biopsy first (which was todays appointment). Expected things to go smoothly (have had one before). I had local anaesthetic then they attempted to insert the camera but couldn’t get through my cervix so had to stop, I then had an internal examination and lots of pushing and prodding, was told my uterus was enlarged and the gynaecologist looked worried. I was told to get dressed and take a seat in the consultation room. I was told I need an hysterectomy as soon as possible and would be out top of the list and that it would be open surgery as my uterus was too large to be removed by vaginal surgery. I was made to sign consent forms and sent home.
5 minutes after getting home I had a call to book my surgery (4 weeks time) and pre op.
I’m in total shock as I was expecting to have the surgery next year and to have it vaginally. I am a single parent to a disabled teen/adult so i am not panicking trying to organise care for her and mentally prepare her for me being in hospital for 2-3 days. gynaecologist said “surgery can’t wait, needs to be done ASAP” but didn’t explain why so of course I am now panicking and google doesn’t help 😬.
Has anyone else been through similar and it’s all turned out ok? I know there’s a chance it could be cancer but also a chance it’s just fibroids or Adenomyosis?
How long should I expect recovery to take? How long before I can drive? I am reasonably fit, 42 years old.
Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 14/02/2024 20:28
I had the lot removed. Ovaries and cervix. All I can say is I felt soo much better immediately afterwards, I hadn’t realised how ill I was prior as you adapt and get used to how you are. Happily hugged the consultant!! It is major surgery, but hopefully things will be sorted and you will be on the road to better things.
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Bearpawk · 14/02/2024 21:25
Have you asked them WHY you need the surgery so urgently ?
What they found in the examination that means it's urgent ?
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