Scared

[sharli_Klein]

Three days till surgery both ovaries are coming out scared of what's there going to find scared of what the after math is and how I'm going to reacted to this big change . Any thing would help if you have any suggestions please tell or story's in How you handled it

[Tjbear]

Hi - it s a scary thought, you've been through some tough surgery already, you will get through this one. Maybe set yourself some little goals to achieve mine was I would be out of hospital by day 3 I didn't achieve that but did by day 5. Another was to walk to the bus stop, I felt great when I reached that. Have another by October you want to go somewhere do something a focus. Your body will go through a big change something's you will notice instantly others gradually, talk to the doctor/nurses explain your fears ask about HRT, when will you start it? Ask them how can you help yourself, ie eating certain foods, relaxation methods, I always find a hot epson salt bath good. Lots of deep breaths, the waiting game is the worse part, by Friday you'll be on the road to recovery, knowing what's what.

I always take my music with me to listen to, right up to going off to sleep, never can concentrate on reading a book.

Take care and good luck. X

[sharli_Klein in reply to Tjbear]

Thank you those all are good ideas. I'm hoping that this will be the last and finale surgery

[Hidden]

Hi Sharl, having surgery is a big change to one's usual menstrual cycle and to one's hormonal balance. I have had epilepsy for 41 years so underwent a full hysterectomy to not have children many years ago. One is obviously cared for whilst under the medical team during surgery and a change is explained after surgery by your Gynecologist. I first had tubes cut and tied, then ovaries removed then opted for full hysterectomy. One is put onto HRT (Hormonal Replacement Therapy) in order to get the normal estrogen balance up to its usual count. Menstruation should stop but symptoms still come on a monthly basis. I was told also I would go straight into Menopause which I did but life has continued well after the operation. My epilepsy pattern has changed and I am still on HRT! Having a hysterectomy was the best decision I ever made and I will never regret it. Good luck!

[sharli_Klein in reply to Hidden]

I had a full hysterectomy in January so I'm use to not having my menses already its the hormone thing that I'm scared of I don't like the unknown and I suffer from migraines were I have to take meds everyday just to keep them under control and seizers under control I have been told that hrt can cause migraines

[Hidden]

Hi Sharl, everyone is different and all symptoms affect us all differently. HRT has helped my seizures and they are now less. I take regularly and will stay on it until I have to come off... We all get headaches but the decision is yours... All the best!

[sharli_Klein in reply to Hidden]

Thank you and I understand all of that but my migraines are more than a headache I have had mini strokes from them there server