Have a hysterectomy

It’s been six months and I am still elated that I don’t have to go through that monthly pain and suffering.

SOOOO worth it.

There’s no better feeling in the world than regaining control over your body. My periods were plainly debilitating, and lately they had become even life-threatening. I ended up in the emergency room two months in a row at the end of 07 and the second time my doctor just decided it was time to kiss my uterus of evil goodbye (and good riddance). There is so much more freedom in my life now than ever before and a lot more optimism and much less dread. If you are fully committed to knowing you will never have anymore children, and if you are prepared for the possibility of menopause (if the ovaries are taken too), it will be worth it.

I had a hysterectomy and bilateral oopherectomy

this was due to severe endometriosis and pelvic adhesions

while I am not pain free, my overall pain is greatly reduced and I no longer have to deal with periods that were quite honestly horrific for a couple of days every month

I have my 2 daughters and while I get sad from time to time that I’ll never have another baby I’m ok with my decision

I had other health issues that compounded my decision however, and I would advise any other woman my age (mid 30s) to think long and hard before taking this step

Mama Kelly
http://mamakellysmusings.blogspot.com

i had a hysterectomy last november…it was a speedy recovery due in part to my age (25) and my health. I had no alternative and I’m glad I had it done. I was really scared, I’d never had anything serious done like that before. I had a great doc and great drugs…lol…I feel like a new woman…some women say they feel less of a woman after the proceedure…I don’t, I’ve actually been taking better care of myself now and I embrace my body more.

Two months after the surgery, and all is well. Better than well. I’m completely recovered, with no recurrence of the hellish pain that prompted the surgery. Life is better without a uterus!