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Location: PNW | paints4me - 2014-04-23 4:55 PM
svincent - 2014-04-23 4:35 PM HotbearLVR - 2014-04-23 12:27 PM These aren't my words, but RWR says that all women who are done having babies should have a hysterectomy. So, I'm young (mid 20s ) - but after this baby, will definitely be done having babies. I plan to have a tubal ligation done, should I ask my doctor about a hysterectomy?? Or am I too young for this to even be considered? I just hadn't even thought of a hysterectomy before reading this post.
My husband is 100% willing to have a vasectomy. But since I have to have a c-section anyways, I just figured "while they're in there..."
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Location: WA | docschic - 2014-04-23 3:02 PM I had a complete hystrectomy with the large incision due to the size of my tumor in 2007. I was out of work for 6 weeks when I should have been out 8 just due to my job. I laid low for about a week and then started back in doing things. I still didn't ride for the 6 weeks and even then it was slow. Mine was more invasive then some of the others so keep that in mind. At your age if they take your ovaraies you will most likely end up on HRT and the instant menopause will SUCK! If they don't take your ovaries then you should be okay but discuss with your doc. before hand just to be sure.
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Location: in the middle of backwoods iowa | svincent - 2014-04-23 5:20 PM
paints4me - 2014-04-23 4:55 PM
svincent - 2014-04-23 4:35 PM HotbearLVR - 2014-04-23 12:27 PM These aren't my words, but RWR says that all women who are done having babies should have a hysterectomy. So, I'm young (mid 20s ) - but after this baby, will definitely be done having babies. I plan to have a tubal ligation done, should I ask my doctor about a hysterectomy?? Or am I too young for this to even be considered? I just hadn't even thought of a hysterectomy before reading this post.
My husband is 100% willing to have a vasectomy. But since I have to have a c-section anyways, I just figured "while they're in there..."
What's with the tubal??
I had a tubal after delivery- way easier at childbirth. I wanted a hysterectomy but drs wouldn't. Now I have to have one due to cancer isdues- wish they would have done as I requested. | |
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| Had my complete hysterectomy the Monday before Thanksgiving 4 years ago. I was opened up from my belly button to my C-section scar. 3 weeks later I rode in a Christmas parade (a short one, and on a deadhead horse) but I rode! I went back to work after Christmas.
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Location: Praying that the Lord keeps my babies safe | svincent - 2014-04-23 5:20 PM paints4me - 2014-04-23 4:55 PM svincent - 2014-04-23 4:35 PM HotbearLVR - 2014-04-23 12:27 PM These aren't my words, but RWR says that all women who are done having babies should have a hysterectomy. So, I'm young (mid 20s ) - but after this baby, will definitely be done having babies. I plan to have a tubal ligation done, should I ask my doctor about a hysterectomy?? Or am I too young for this to even be considered? I just hadn't even thought of a hysterectomy before reading this post. My husband is 100% willing to have a vasectomy. But since I have to have a c-section anyways, I just figured "while they're in there..." What's with the tubal??
If you are having a csec I understand. You will notice a huge difference in your periods. you may not, I hope you don't, but a big majority of women do experience a difference. Your periods may last longer, you may have more cramps, and heavier bleeding. I hope you don't.
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Location: PNW | paints4me - 2014-04-23 9:04 PM
svincent - 2014-04-23 5:20 PM paints4me - 2014-04-23 4:55 PM svincent - 2014-04-23 4:35 PM HotbearLVR - 2014-04-23 12:27 PM These aren't my words, but RWR says that all women who are done having babies should have a hysterectomy. So, I'm young (mid 20s ) - but after this baby, will definitely be done having babies. I plan to have a tubal ligation done, should I ask my doctor about a hysterectomy?? Or am I too young for this to even be considered? I just hadn't even thought of a hysterectomy before reading this post. My husband is 100% willing to have a vasectomy. But since I have to have a c-section anyways, I just figured "while they're in there..." What's with the tubal??
Awesome. Just awesome. Lol
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| If possible keep ovaries I didn't and it was hell.Hot flashes,no energy,headaches,felt like hell | |
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Location: Texas | svincent - 2014-04-23 9:12 PM paints4me - 2014-04-23 9:04 PM svincent - 2014-04-23 5:20 PM paints4me - 2014-04-23 4:55 PM svincent - 2014-04-23 4:35 PM HotbearLVR - 2014-04-23 12:27 PM These aren't my words, but RWR says that all women who are done having babies should have a hysterectomy. So, I'm young (mid 20s ) - but after this baby, will definitely be done having babies. I plan to have a tubal ligation done, should I ask my doctor about a hysterectomy?? Or am I too young for this to even be considered? I just hadn't even thought of a hysterectomy before reading this post. My husband is 100% willing to have a vasectomy. But since I have to have a c-section anyways, I just figured "while they're in there..." What's with the tubal?? Awesome. Just awesome. Lol
I haven't gotten to the period stage yet, but I agree that the tubal is the devil. I had mine done with the c-section. Holy crap! The tubal was more painful after than the c-section. When I would roll over, there would be searing pain on that side. We're talking drop you to your knees had you been standing. Yeah, they may be in there anyways, but HOLY CRAP!!
Now that I hear about what can happen to my period, I wish hubby had gotten the ol' snip. | |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | Hysterectomy will potentially change your sex life. Part of orgasm is your uterus clenching, so without one, orgasms won't be as good. My doctor recommended an ablation to me to fix my heavy bleeding and painful cramps after I was done having kids. So depending on your problem, that may be an option. | |
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Location: Somewhere in the middle of nowhere | Three 4 Luck - 2014-04-24 8:35 AM Hysterectomy will potentially change your sex life. Part of orgasm is your uterus clenching, so without one, orgasms won't be as good. My doctor recommended an ablation to me to fix my heavy bleeding and painful cramps after I was done having kids. So depending on your problem, that may be an option.
I just wanted to add that you can always try the ablation...when I went to have mine done, my cervix wouldn't dialate and so that left me with the only option of hysterectomy. And definitely listen to your doctors. | |
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| I am a urology nurse. I had worked in urology for the past 25 years. One of the biggest complaints we received from women who have had hysterectomies is incontinence... leaking bladder. When you remove the uterus, you are removing some of the vaginal support. You remove that support and the bladder loses some support, and the angle of the bladder neck changes. That's why you NEVER go into surgery lightly! There are always complication risks with any surgery. Incontinence is so common w/hysterectomies that many surgeons now recommend doing a "sling" procedure to "tie up" the bladder at the same time they do the hysterectomy.
As for the young gal who has had just one baby, I would be VERY surprised if you find a surgeon who will do a hysterectomy, or even a tubal on you at your age. THINGS DO CHANGE. Situations, relationships, all kinds of things can change your mind about wanting a baby in the future. With all the birth control options available, there is no reason to do something as radical as permanent birth control. The doctors know this, and will pull the trump card. Way too risky for them to get involved w/all the legal ramifications connected w/early sterilization. | |
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Location: Quinlan, TX | I agree Tubals are the devil!! I had a tubal March of 2004. My periods got way worse than what they were before (and they were pretty bad before). I was having them every two weeks for at least 7-10 days. I was 23 at the time so my Dr would not even talk about doing a hysterectomy (even though I had just had my third child and a tubal). I ended up needing a hysterectomy when I was 31 (Oct 4th 2012). I also had a bladder sling put in that same day (which I would not reccommend). I ended up having to go back in Feb 2013 to have the sling repaired because it corroded (sp) and anytime my husband and I tried to get intimate it hurt like heck for both of us. I had to go back again in March and have polups removed from my vaginal "canal", and then finally when the pain didnt go away we decided to go in laproscopictally(sp) and look at my ovaries. So in May of 2013 my Dr. went in to take a look and when I woke up she handed me a picture of my left and right ovaries and told me she had removed the right one. Come to find out when I had my tubal what was left of my tube that was connected to my right ovary reacted kinda like a rubber band when it was cut and sprang up and around my ovary. There fore it embedded itself in it over the years and that was the cause of almost all of my pain.
As far as the hysterectomy goes.....It was the BEST thing I could have ever done. If I could go back I would do it again in a heartbeat!! It has taken a while to get somewhat normal.....but it is no where near as bad as before. As far as riding I stayed off for just 2-3 weeks, but then only rode my safe mare and only walked for a couple weeks, then worked my way up to a trot then a lope......and then had to start the process all over after each additional surgery....ugh. I wish my Dr would have done it instead of the tubal back when I was 23. Would have saved me and my husband so much pain and misery. And why wouldn't you want to get rid of Aunt Flo forever?? Good luck to you in whatever decision you make. | |
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Location: PNW | bingo - 2014-04-24 10:44 AM
I am a urology nurse. I had worked in urology for the past 25 years. One of the biggest complaints we received from women who have had hysterectomies is incontinence... leaking bladder. When you remove the uterus, you are removing some of the vaginal support. You remove that support and the bladder loses some support, and the angle of the bladder neck changes. That's why you NEVER go into surgery lightly! There are always complication risks with any surgery. Incontinence is so common w/hysterectomies that many surgeons now recommend doing a "sling" procedure to "tie up" the bladder at the same time they do the hysterectomy.
As for the young gal who has had just one baby, I would be VERY surprised if you find a surgeon who will do a hysterectomy, or even a tubal on you at your age. THINGS DO CHANGE. Situations, relationships, all kinds of things can change your mind about wanting a baby in the future. With all the birth control options available, there is no reason to do something as radical as permanent birth control. The doctors know this, and will pull the trump card. Way too risky for them to get involved w/all the legal ramifications connected w/early sterilization.
We will be done having children after this second pregnancy is over and my son is born - not just because of choice, but also medical reasons.
I realize "things change" but my biology and anatomy probably won't. So one way or the other, I won't be having any more children after son #2 is born. My husband and I are completely at peace with this "decision". And I don't appreciate you insinuating that we have taken any of this lightly, and are just planning on sterilization "just because". There's a big difference between being young and being immature and irrational.
If we decide we would like to have a bigger family in the future, we are more than willing to adopt.
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| I reread and did misunderstand your post. I though this was a 1st child, first off, but in answering your question, I think you WILL find some resistance due to your age. Now that I understand it is your second child, that WILL make a difference. Some doctors will be more open to you having permanent sterilization since you have 2 children. I commend you for being responsible, and taking your birth control seriously.
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Location: PNW | bingo - 2014-04-24 11:37 AM
I reread and did misunderstand your post. I though this was a 1st child, first off, but in answering your question, I think you WILL find some resistance due to your age. Now that I understand it is your second child, that WILL make a difference. Some doctors will be more open to you having permanent sterilization since you have 2 children. I commend you for being responsible, and taking your birth control seriously.
My tubal is already cleared and planned for (I'm having another cesarean, so it will be done the same time).
My question was: should I inquire about a hysterectomy instead of a tubal? Or am I too young to be considered a candidate for a hysterectomy?
Thank you for your clarification. :) | |
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Location: WA | After a lot of money and procedures, I have my hysterectomy scheduled for Oct 3rd!! I am nervous, major surgery and all that, but pretty pumped too! One more month of popping Vicodin, one more month of worrying if that will be enough, one more month of craving chocolate like I will never see it again (lets be honest, I will still crave chocolate, lol). I am so relieved to be done with it. Knowing what I know about my uterus now, I would be a nervous wreck for 9 months if I did get pregnant again. If we get crazy and decide we want another kid, there are plenty of them that need adopted. | |
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Location: Mansfield, Tx | Lisantwist - 2014-09-09 12:32 PM
After a lot of money and procedures, I have my hysterectomy scheduled for Oct 3rd!! I am nervous, major surgery and all that, but pretty pumped too! One more month of popping Vicodin, one more month of worrying if that will be enough, one more month of craving chocolate like I will never see it again (lets be honest, I will still crave chocolate, lol). I am so relieved to be done with it. Knowing what I know about my uterus now, I would be a nervous wreck for 9 months if I did get pregnant again. If we get crazy and decide we want another kid, there are plenty of them that need adopted.
I had a partial.... took 1 ovary... ( at the end of June)
was out of work for 2 weeks.... came back slow.... you will be moody, prob. night sweats, but NOTHING
compared to the H#LL you have been going through...
3 little scares (davinci hysterectomy)... and pain free... I wondered why it took me so dang long....
Good luck...
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Location: WA | RunningOnPaints - 2014-09-09 10:57 AM Lisantwist - 2014-09-09 12:32 PM After a lot of money and procedures, I have my hysterectomy scheduled for Oct 3rd!! I am nervous, major surgery and all that, but pretty pumped too! One more month of popping Vicodin, one more month of worrying if that will be enough, one more month of craving chocolate like I will never see it again (lets be honest, I will still crave chocolate, lol). I am so relieved to be done with it. Knowing what I know about my uterus now, I would be a nervous wreck for 9 months if I did get pregnant again. If we get crazy and decide we want another kid, there are plenty of them that need adopted. I had a partial.... took 1 ovary... ( at the end of June ) was out of work for 2 weeks.... came back slow.... you will be moody, prob. night sweats, but NOTHING compared to the H#LL you have been going through... 3 little scares (davinci hysterectomy )... and pain free... I wondered why it took me so dang long.... Good luck...
Thanks ladies! I am having the DaVinci as well. Both ovaries will stay as long as they are healthy looking. I know someone else that had one removed and she said her hormones were insane for a week or so but she wouldn't trade it for anything. I am going to warn my husband beforehand to expect craziness.
How long before you started riding again? After my c section years ago I was walking around about 4 weeks and took my hot horse to a game show at 7 weeks. I wasn't trying to be a super hero, it just didn't hurt. The Dr was very hesitant answering my question, lol. I am not 100% sure he has actually even seen a horse in person before, so.... | |
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Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | I haven't read through all the replies, but I will tell you that an ultrasound cannot and will not diagnose endometriosis. Only a lap surgery will.
Secondly, I think you said you already had the surgery scheduled? But if not, ask your doctor about Lupron. It is medical menopause so it can help you know if you really want to do a hysto. I know it has for me :) | |
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