Valerie84 0 Posted February 15, 2011 When my surgery was done on November 18th, it was discovered my fibroid tumor was way way bigger than we knew. (I confess……it had been a couple of years since I had gone to the OBGYN) So, on March 1 I am having this football size mass removed and the doc will perform a complete hysterectomy. But here's the good news! Have you ever grabbed the overhang on your belly and said "if they could just cut this off" We'll that's what I'm doing. I am having a panniculectomy at the same time as the hysterectomy. The doc estimates the tumor weighs about 7-10 pounds so that will be a nice little instant weight loss as well. They expect I will look dramatically different. If I wasn't carrying this extra weight, the doctor says I would look pregnant as my uterus is the size of a full term pregnancy. Couple that with my belly overhang going away and I'm guessing I'll go down a couple of pants sizes. That's the silver lining I'm going with. You all have been such wonderful support for weight loss I'm selfishly dipping into the well again and asking for your good thoughts as I approach this big surgery. Thanks! I have faith all will go well and good luck!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlannerGirl 3 Posted February 15, 2011 When my surgery was done on November 18th, it was discovered my fibroid tumor was way way bigger than we knew. (I confess……it had been a couple of years since I had gone to the OBGYN) So, on March 1 I am having this football size mass removed and the doc will perform a complete hysterectomy. But here's the good news! Have you ever grabbed the overhang on your belly and said "if they could just cut this off" We'll that's what I'm doing. I am having a panniculectomy at the same time as the hysterectomy. The doc estimates the tumor weighs about 7-10 pounds so that will be a nice little instant weight loss as well. They expect I will look dramatically different. If I wasn't carrying this extra weight, the doctor says I would look pregnant as my uterus is the size of a full term pregnancy. Couple that with my belly overhang going away and I'm guessing I'll go down a couple of pants sizes. That's the silver lining I'm going with. You all have been such wonderful support for weight loss I'm selfishly dipping into the well again and asking for your good thoughts as I approach this big surgery. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy363627 15 Posted February 15, 2011 wow my wife had a belt limpectamy and lost around 30 pounds of just skin and fat..Good luck and please keep us posted on your progress.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oopsseedaisy 90 Posted February 15, 2011 Prayers going out to you. I hope everything goes well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seniorsleever 17 Posted February 15, 2011 My thoughts are with you--you'll do great. My hysterectomy was the start of a whole new life. Things just got better and better after that. May it be the same way for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlannerGirl 3 Posted February 15, 2011 Thanks you all so much……I so appreciate I can come here when I'm feeling down and need to be propped up a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliarh 35 Posted February 15, 2011 You definitely have my prayers -- I'm so happy you're looking at this glass half full And I'm excited to hear about the results! Please let us know how you're doing, ok?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twoboysandagirl 109 Posted February 15, 2011 Saying a prayer for you now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AwesomeSleeve 5 Posted February 15, 2011 Saying a special prayer for you and sending positive thoughts your way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sasicas 194 Posted February 15, 2011 Praying for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Big Day 3/15/2011 4 Posted February 15, 2011 Be sure you ask that your surgeon take pictures of your fibroid to show to you after surgery! You will be amazed. I do a lot of gyn surgery where I work and we remove lots of fibroids. It's kind of crazy to see how big these things can grow and a lot of the women don't even know that they are in there until they start experiencing really heavy periods. You are going to do great with this surgery and almost always the fibroids are completely benign (non-cancerous). You may have some pain afterward as with any surgery but it will be well worth it considering you are having the panniculectomy also (how exciting). Lots of well wishes to you for your healing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpkin07 32 Posted February 16, 2011 Best wishes to you and your brand new tummy. Sounds like you are going through the process and taking care of you. Bless you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted February 16, 2011 Many good thoughts, prayers, and speedy recovery vibes heading your way ! ! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Margaret 4 Posted February 16, 2011 I have a friend who had all of that done following gastric bypass surgery. She did very well and it was ALL POSITIVE. JUST GET IT OVER WITH AND press on with your positive help to all of us! When my surgery was done on November 18th, it was discovered my fibroid tumor was way way bigger than we knew. (I confess……it had been a couple of years since I had gone to the OBGYN) So, on March 1 I am having this football size mass removed and the doc will perform a complete hysterectomy. But here's the good news! Have you ever grabbed the overhang on your belly and said "if they could just cut this off" We'll that's what I'm doing. I am having a panniculectomy at the same time as the hysterectomy. The doc estimates the tumor weighs about 7-10 pounds so that will be a nice little instant weight loss as well. They expect I will look dramatically different. If I wasn't carrying this extra weight, the doctor says I would look pregnant as my uterus is the size of a full term pregnancy. Couple that with my belly overhang going away and I'm guessing I'll go down a couple of pants sizes. That's the silver lining I'm going with. You all have been such wonderful support for weight loss I'm selfishly dipping into the well again and asking for your good thoughts as I approach this big surgery. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yvette 2 Posted February 16, 2011 I'm praying for you, too! I know God will restore you!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
