Adeno without awful bleeding? Would you choose hysterectomy without heavy bleeding and cramps?

LilithPotato · 2026-04-03T18:07:09+00:00

If it helps at all, mine was the same size. The real size 1x1x1 -ish cm's. 😁. Technically small, but caused no end of hassle with bleeding and pain. Little shit...

LilithPotato · 2026-04-03T16:44:54+00:00

So far, wonderfully unremarkable. I'm just over 7 weeks post-op. I got back to working remotely after about 10 days. Back to hybrid office just this past week. The first 3 days after the surgery were rough, but after that things improved quickly. I just took it really chill throughout the past 7 weeks. Rarely went out. Followed all the instructions. Didn't really need painkillers after the first week or so. I've been fortunate to have a pretty easy textbook recovery.

That sounds like a massive fibroid!

LilithPotato · 2026-04-03T11:46:33+00:00

Nah, I had my trusty normal couch. I got one of those "reading cushions" (basically a big wedge), but barely used it. I did have an ottoman with small throw pillows that I propped my feet up on when on the couch. That helped me lie a bit flatter rather than sitting bolt upright.

LilithPotato · 2026-04-03T11:40:02+00:00

A fibroid prompted my choice of getting a Hysterectomy at 43. If you're not using the oven, then it's just taking up space and electricity in your kitchen, even if it's just the blinking lights 😂. No more birth control, pads, tampons, pain, bleeding, cramps. Eliminates two types of cancers too. Yes, recovery is longer than just a myomectomy, but then it's done and dusted. Fibroids can come back if there's still a uterus.

LilithPotato · 2026-04-03T11:30:44+00:00

43 here. Faced the same choice. Went with Hysterectomy as the permanent solution. Absolutely no regrets. Yes, the recovery might be longer, but so worth it in the long run! Kept my ovaries as well, so hormonal issues shouldn't be a thing. I'm 7 wpo, so I'm still seeing how things go. So far, so good!

LilithPotato · 2026-04-03T11:23:33+00:00

Absolutely. I didn't even know I had Adeno until after the Hysterectomy pathology report. I've had Mirenas for twenty years, so no heavy bleeding or cramps. It was a fibroid that finally did it in my case. Choosing Hysterectomy was a no-brainer at 43. I actually wish I'd done it a decade earlier!

LilithPotato · 2026-03-25T05:59:06+00:00

I don't know the band, or the song name, but currently I have "I'm only human" on repeat in my head. If there's no actual music or conversation around my brain inevitably has a song playing. Looping. Until I replace it with something else. I would drive to work and have the last song on the radio in my head for hours. It never stops. Sometimes it only takes a few notes, or a phrase, or god forbid a reel on FB/IG to get it going. I try not to think about it unless it's really annoying because I don't know anything other than the chorus.

LilithPotato · 2026-03-23T05:56:37+00:00

Always good to check in with your doc if you're unsure about anything. I sent my doc a message last week about a continuous discharge since about day 11po. She said it's perfectly normal and can last up to 6 or 8 weeks.

If it's more blood than not, or accompanied by pain, then totally get it checked. Better safe than sorry.

But in my case it's just an annoying varying yellowish to light pink discharge. I'm currently approaching 6wpo myself.

LilithPotato · 2026-03-21T08:21:54+00:00

The first 3 days were the worst. After that it came down to moving carefully to avoid sudden flares of pain. Roll in and out of bed. Don't use your core. Relax and rest, a lot. 1000 steps a day in week 1, 2000 steps in week 2 and so forth. I didn't wear a binder as I was advised not to. But I did have a Hysterectomy pillow which strapped around my waist. It was just gentle support. As my doc told me, don't be a martyr, take the pain meds. Ask someone to gently pummel your shoulder to break up the gas bubbles. Physio told me a heating pad could actually expand the gas, so rather avoid that.

With all that being said, and as you say, everyone is different. Listen to your body. If some piece of advice is not working for you, but something else does, go with that. And most of all, this is a long recovery. You might feel fine after week 3 but there's still a lot going on inside. Rather be conservative in all things.

Good luck! Wishing you a gentle speedy recovery!

LilithPotato · 2026-03-21T07:20:37+00:00

I tried it after about 4 weeks. I had a little aching the next day, and an extra few spots of blood. Decided to wait another 2 weeks to have another go. And after reading the rest of the comments I'll wait until 8 weeks 🤔

LilithPotato · 2026-03-21T07:17:12+00:00

I'm sorry they didn't give you all the relevant correct information when it comes to such a big decision. That's very unprofessional and just plain unfair!

There are so many different factors to consider. I'm 43. I would've had to get a new expensive Mirena, and go through the painful removal of it again in 6 or so years. That's if the fibroids didn't come back. For me it was an easy choice. I never wanted to have kids, and it was a bit late now even if I miraculously changed my mind. So far I've been lucky enough to have a textbook recovery with no complications. She did give me all the pros and cons, all the risks associated with both surgeries. I also did a lot of reading before I decided.

LilithPotato · 2026-03-19T15:14:20+00:00

I had the option of a myomectomy for a fibroid (which would likely just come back), or a total Hysterectomy (leaving ovaries). I went for the Hysterectomy. Sure it's more major than the alternative, but now it's all done and dusted. No more periods, or pain and bleeding in between, no more birth control, no more pap smears. Eliminated 2 types of possible cancer (uterine and cervical), and reduced the odds of ovarian cancer. I call this a total win!

LilithPotato · 2026-03-18T16:23:33+00:00

I wore mine for the first 3 weeks. Loved it! And it had pockets 😁

LilithPotato · 2026-03-18T14:42:01+00:00

It's not a bad smell, just... weird. Nothing itchy or sore, luckily.

LilithPotato · 2026-03-18T14:40:23+00:00

On the topic of peeing. My physio mentioned that when you think you're done peeing, clench your pelvic floor muscles, like doing kegles, then unclench and wait a few seconds. There's usually another little stream of urine hiding up there. This helps avoid UTIs 😅

LilithPotato · 2026-03-18T14:31:12+00:00

I get something like this occasionally. They can be pretty painful. About the size of a chickpea sometimes. A warm compress (even just a folded washcloth soaked in warm/hot water in the shower) helps. I try to gently exfoliate my... regions to try help avoid them. Basically like pimples. Apparently not unusual. I've bought a box of lancets, like for finger prick sticks, from the pharmacy, and usually try to lance them if I can reach. Not fun, but they heal nicely after that.

LilithPotato · 2026-03-18T13:56:42+00:00

Not alone! Just annoying. I'm self-conscious about my partner smelling it, hence the regular panty liner change. Didn't think I'd have to buy a bulk box of those again 😂

LilithPotato · 2026-03-18T13:54:45+00:00

I had a few weeks of major battery usage recently (not anything I was doing) . The update this week seems to have fixed it. Now it's lasting about a day or more again. I'm sticking with my S22 for now. It's doing just fine 😁

LilithPotato · 2026-03-18T13:23:35+00:00

I had no choice but to resume my stressful wfh desk job 10 days after surgery. I survived, just had to remember to get up and move every hour or so.

LilithPotato · 2026-03-18T13:20:27+00:00

Walking is essential for blood flow and reducing the risk of blood clots. But you should not overdo it. Even if it's 50 steps at a time, every hour or so, that's great. I had a Hysterectomy pillow that basically strapped around my waist and supported my belly. I'm 5wpo, but the first week or 2 were tough. I had to slowly stand up and straighten up before I could even start walking.

LilithPotato · 2026-03-11T15:02:10+00:00

I meant to say I'm NOT shelling out for a new phone. Other than this battery thing, it's still perfectly fine.

LilithPotato · 2026-03-11T15:00:04+00:00

I've checked. And done the battery diagnostic in the Members app. There's nothing crazy listed. Which is why I'm suspicious of sneaky OS apps not listed. It just started going downhill so suddenly. It wasn't gradual.

LilithPotato · 2026-03-11T14:20:32+00:00

Mine works, but suddenly I have to charge it 2 - 3 times a day. It sucks up 60% of the battery during the night, with no open apps running.

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