Rather sizeable fibroid and my recovery – Anne-Marie ’ s story

The post Rather sizeable fibroid and my recovery – Anne-Marie’s story appeared first on Hysterectomy Association. I underwent an abdominal hysterectomy on 14th June this year having had problems for the last two years due to a rather sizeable fibroid – everything was taken out with the exception of my ovaries. There seems to be very little information available generally with the exception of what is provided through the Hysterectomy Association and the forums and information they provide which have proven invaluable and very reassuring. I was really quite anxious in the days leading up to the operation – I had managed to get very distracted with work up until around 4 days before when things started to quieten down. This was the worst time for feeling anxious and my operation was scheduled for the afternoon of the 14th June.  I decided that the morning of the operation I would get up early (to have the obligatory early breakfast before fasting!) and I would go to the stable yard (I have a horse) – the sun was shining and I just pottered around and gave my horse some fuss which was absolutely the best thing I could have done because it really calmed me and by the time I got home I felt quite serene! What I’m saying is, even if you don’t have a particular hobby like mine, you might find it really helpful to go out for a walk in the fresh air – do something which will relax you – I can’t recommend that enough.  If I ...
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