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Old 02-16-2004, 12:28 PM   #211
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Hey girlie!! YES We are going to stick together through all this!! I think that would be great for you to work in a nursery!!! I don't know if it would make you sad or not. Probably not, since you have kids. I believe if you didn't have any, and Could not--then it would make you depressed & upset-- ya know??!
My GYN Is a male also--specializes in endo and high risk pregnancies-- I realllllllllly like him tooo!! He's great!

I hear ya on being immune to BCP-- my body is also. I think I'm getting immune to pain pills also..and advil! I have cramps EVERY day--no matter what-- sucks- sometimes my powerwalks make me feel better--sometimes not!

I think that would be good to start a thread on ENDO.. However Prince may not approve.
Butterfly (ann) wanted to start a pregnancy Fitness forum--and he wouldn't let us. (with understanding reasons-- U can go to suggestion box - under forum jump and read all about it)

I am not doing the comp now--for lots of reasons=but mainly my pain/cramps to where it is hard for me to workout as much as possible- etc... I am though training to do a photoshoot soon!
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Old 02-16-2004, 01:45 PM   #212
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Bab's you sound like you have made a truly solid decision in having the hysterectomy,if you feel at peace with this important decision please do it and enjoy the rest of your precious life with your family pain free....thinking of you xx
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Old 02-16-2004, 01:50 PM   #213
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MissOz, what would you do?



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Old 02-16-2004, 01:59 PM   #214
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well like you said earlier , that this has been a long journey for you.You are at the end of your journey now and have to take the right path to go on ? Bab's only you know the right decision on this one...but my friend living in pain , will bring you down emotionally,physically etc etc.You have beautiful children,a great hubby & need to move on girl ...I'll support any decision YOU make , but it's gotta be your decision.xx
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Old 02-16-2004, 02:02 PM   #215
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Do you know anyone who has had a Hysterectomy?



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Old 02-16-2004, 02:07 PM   #216
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yes I do , and some of them are pretty young as well (under 40yrs)
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Old 02-16-2004, 02:09 PM   #217
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Great advice MissOz!!!

Babs~ My mom had a hysterectomy when she was 30 b/c of cysts & cramping. She was Very happy with her decision!
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Old 02-16-2004, 02:13 PM   #218
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I'll tell ya whats scaring me silly. Do you guys know if any of this has happened to your friends or family?



Facts about Hystectomy


FACT: Women experience a loss of physical sexual sensation as a result of hysterectomy.

FACT: A woman's vagina is shortened, scarred and dislocated by hysterectomy.

FACT: Hysterectomy's damage is life-long. Among its most common consequences, in addition to operative injuries are:

heart disease
osteoporosis
bone, joint and muscle pain and immobility
loss of sexual desire, arousal, sensation
painful intercourse, vaginal damage
displacement of bladder, bowel, and other pelvic organs
urinary tract infections, frequency, incontinence
chronic constipation and digestive disorders
profound fatigue
chronic exhaustion
altered body odor
loss of short-term memory
blunting of emotions, personality changes, despondency, irritability, anger, reclusiveness and suicidal thinking
FACT: No drugs or other treatments can replace ovarian or uterine hormones or functions. The loss is permanent.

FACT: The medical term for the removal of the ovaries is castration. Most women are castrated at hysterectomy.

FACT: The uterus and ovaries function throughout life in women who have not been hysterectomized or castrated.

FACT: Twice as many women in their 20's and 30's are hysterectomized as women in their 50's and 60's.

FACT: 98% of women HERS has referred to board-certified gynecologists after being told they needed hysterectomies, discovered that, in fact, they did not need hysterectomies.

FACT: Gynecologists, hospitals and drug companies make more than 8 billion dollars a year from the business of hysterectomy and castration.

HERS is the only independent, international organization dedicated to the issue of hysterectomy and advocates for fully informed medical choices by women.



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Old 02-16-2004, 02:16 PM   #219
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Babs my close friend had a hysterectomy when she was about 36 she's cool with it as she had no other choice , she has 1 child and is really happy .xx

Hey Stacey you sound like a great friend to Babs , it's always good to have a great support network around you .xx
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HOLY COW THATS A LONGGGGGGGG LISTS!! That Scares Me tooo!! And I was thinking of having one after my first baby!! HMM?
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Thanks Missoz!
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Old 02-16-2004, 02:21 PM   #222
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I think Stacey and I are getting close and closer. We share each other pains. She also has Endometriosis. I'm so happy to have a friend like Stacey and yoursefl. It's nice sharing what's on your mind vs. holding it all in.

I think Hyst. would be great...it's just the more I read up on it, the more I see that's neg and it frightens me. I know everyone will experience it differently however, I feel I'm just doomed for the worst.

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Old 02-16-2004, 02:22 PM   #223
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HOLY COW THATS A LONGGGGGGGG LISTS!! That Scares Me tooo!! And I was thinking of having one after my first baby!! HMM?

See what I mean..............ugh



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Old 02-16-2004, 02:24 PM   #224
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My Mom had one last year or the year before. Can't remember exactly when. She seems to be just fine...but then she has always been a little abnormal anyways!



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Old 02-16-2004, 02:25 PM   #225
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My sister had her tubes tied...I don't remember if that is the samething. She has three kids, plus her hubby has one of his own. She is happy and normal.



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Old 02-16-2004, 02:26 PM   #226
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Now with any surgery etc ...these are the risks associated with hysterectomy and I suppose legally , they have to tell you what they are and make this information available.That is alot but where are the positives to having surgery ? I'd want to look into that side as well .xx

gotta go now and train some of my clients talk later !!!!
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Old 02-16-2004, 02:29 PM   #227
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Okay.....I'm trying to find some positive from the site I gathered that information from.......


JL -- Woman, I love your humor............

You're alll sooooooooooooooooooo kind to share your stories and support me.......I love all of you



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I think Stacey and I are getting close and closer. We share each other pains. She also has Endometriosis. I'm so happy to have a friend like Stacey and yoursefl. It's nice sharing what's on your mind vs. holding it all in.

I think Hyst. would be great...it's just the more I read up on it, the more I see that's neg and it frightens me. I know everyone will experience it differently however, I feel I'm just doomed for the worst.

But I have you guys and I VERY thankful

AWWWWWWW Thanks sooo Much girlie!! I feel the same way also!!!

I think they just list that stuff --just in case..but most people who I know that have had it are fine!
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My mom and aunt had it done and as far as I know they are both fine. I think you need to discuss your personal case w/ the doc tho sweetie, I'm not sure if you're at higher risk for complications.
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Old 02-16-2004, 03:23 PM   #232
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I know. I just have sooooooooo many questions running through my mind and my appt isn't until the 24th of Feb........Feels like a LONG TIME TO WAIT.................................

Stacey -- That site is GRRRRRREAT!..............there are sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo many of us out there.................



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Old 02-16-2004, 03:31 PM   #233
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Thats great honey!!!!!!!
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Old 02-16-2004, 04:07 PM   #234
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Okay gang. I'm heading home to take it easy and spend some time with the family.

Chat with you all tomorrow.



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Later chickie!



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Old 02-17-2004, 07:24 AM   #236
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Okay.

Today, I'm a little tired and I started again This is never going to end for me. So, I'm getting ready to call my doctor.

I shouldn't start today.



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Old 02-17-2004, 07:38 AM   #237
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Babsie...The body takes its time to heal at times. Call the dr. sometimes it makes us feel better, plus his opinion counts alot!



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Old 02-17-2004, 07:58 AM   #238
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I called and left a message with his nurse.

The only thing that worries me about starting my period today is........I'm on the strongest BCP. This kind is suppose to stop me from having my period until a particular day.........no matter what........I shouldn't start.

Of course after surgery I had bleeding which turned into spotting........then into nothing and today.......................BOOM......Back pain, pelvic pain, cramping & diarrea...(spelling) I was on the pot this morning for nearly 40 min.

Anyway, I reminded the nurse about my appt I have on the 24th...........Now all I'm waiting on is a response from the doctor................

What a vicious cirle......



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