Hysterectomy during "honeymoon"?

[bitingcat 87]

I'm right at four months post-op and trying to clear up the myriad health problems I've got going on. Sure - I already had a jacked up ankle before surgery that limits movement, but I do PT twice a week. I've lost the giant boot but still need a brace and a cane - better than nothing, right?

However the post-op menorrhagia and resultant anemia are crippling me more than my foot . I'm trying all the things - hormone doctor has doubled progesterone *twice*; finally gotten into a hematologist and started Iron I.V.s; got a very uncomfortable ultrasound for the OBGYN; and today they said, "Oh, sorry - you've got giant fibroids and your only option is a hysterectomy."

Seriously? I'm right at a 40 lb loss since surgery - by no means speedy, especially with about twice that left to go. About two months left of the alleged "honeymoon" and my choice is *more* major surgery or continued dehabilitating bleeding and anemia. I'm really tired of surgery . (Both my kids were c-sections; my ankle doctor is threatening 4 separate surgeries; and my PT wants me to see a hip specialist.)

Anyone else had a hysterectomy after being sleeved? Or have any brilliant ideas for magically teleporting fibroids out of their body?

Just tired of getting kicked in the teeth. ..

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[Vinasu 621]

My sister had fibroids and didn't get them taken care of. In October, we found her unconscious on the bathroom floor, bleeding out. After a week in the ICU, she finally started feeling better. They told us she wouldn't survive, so it's a miracle she's here.

Just saying, I'm sorry this sucks, but please get it taken care of ad soon as possible.

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[bitingcat 87]

Well, that's not awesome . I hope your sister is doing better.

I wasn't planning on ignoring them, btw - just looking at options and experiences. A little venting. A lot of hoping to hear a positive stories about people getting another surgery a couple months after being sleeved and how they managed to stay on track/get back on track.

Thanks for sharing, btw.

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[Berry78 4,261]

I think you just need a hug! [Hug]

They are doing hysterectomies on little 8 week old kittens. You'll be fine! (And feel better once healed up without all that blood loss each month.)

Sometimes they do the hys. vaginally, so no scars. Ask about it.

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