I did not want to have this op … but had to :( – Elena ’ s Story

For many years, I was told to have a hysterectomy but did not want to .. firstly I had miscarried and never had any children and was hoping to have one… and secondly simply because I was so scared. The 25th November 2011, arrived and I had my operation, I was so afraid that I would not be able to cope with the pain, but thank God I managed. I had three massive fibroids, each 10cm x 10cm, my uterus was that of a 26 week gestation, they were pressing on my kidneys and bladder, and ended up having an up and down incision. On the whole I cannot complain about my recovery, I had terrible flushes and therefore started having HRT in January 2012. They have lessened but still get the occasional flush here and there ! oh well I guess I just have to carry a hand fan wherever I go !… The only two things that really bother me are my interrupted sleep.. I used to manage sleeping a whole 8 hours with no problem at all .. since my op I get up at least three times and I am really tired… and the obvious which is weight gain … In January 2012, I joined a gym and was using the treadmill.. watching what I eat and still put on weight. Two weeks ago, I decided to low carb and I have managed to lose 2 kilos in 2 weeks..I just hope it will all go off before summer kicks in !! Prior to my operation, I also took vitamins which I believe helped me with the operation and recovery, and basically that was Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Fish Oils and Turmeric… another tip which I would...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Health childless fibroids hysterectomy stories Source Type: news