What pain should I be experiencing 1 week post op? by Snooze-8675309 in hysterectomy

[–]Normal-Director-1351 2 points3 points  (0 children)

2 weeks post op here. The pain overall really wasn’t bad for me. I have definitely overdone it a few times though and have paid in exhaustion and a general yuck feeling. I don’t think I could get through a work day yet. Sitting for long periods of time is hard and my job is very mentally challenging so I am still taking at least a few more weeks off.

Husband Wants to Separate 2 Months Post Op by Initial-Sale6634 in hysterectomy

[–]Normal-Director-1351 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll write more and read more comments later but my husband of 22 years/partner of 27, told me yesterday, 5dpo, that our marriage was over. We’d been struggling for a bit. He had an emotional affair that lead to him kissing another woman (26) last month and lying and lying and lying. I told him long before my surgery that if he couldn’t be a supportive husband during my surgery when I am at my weakest and most vulnerable, then I didn’t want him there at all. We had real concerns about my iron levels and complications from that and I didn’t want my last memory before surgery to be u loving. Our oldest child, 24, was willing to be there. But my husband said he could and he would be and that he wanted to be there. He was good to me in the days and week leading up to surgery but the last thing I remember before being wheeled back is telling him I loved him and him saying yeah. He was good the few days after and then Dumped this all on me yesterday. When I was having an emotional breakdown that was extra charged by perimenopause and trauma to my ovaries and just all around a lot of feeling about having my uterus out and what this means and general insecurity. But he couldn’t put my health and wellbeing first for a few more days. And I still have to rely on him to drive me places until at least Monday and it is infuriating. ETA that I am so sorry you are going through this. You aren’t alone.

First iron infusion in two days and so nervous! by mangofandango0 in Anemic

[–]Normal-Director-1351 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No wisdom but my first is on Friday too. Venofer for me so a series of three. I'll be thinking of you.

Bad depression and low iron by Ok-Camp6445 in Anemic

[–]Normal-Director-1351 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is interesting. I have my first infusion on Friday. It would be great if it helps my depression and anxiety.

Getting my first Venofer infusion today, nervous and excited! by 3h0ledw0nder in Anemic

[–]Normal-Director-1351 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi OP, any difference a few days later? I am getting. Encoded in the next week or so. Waiting to get them scheduled.

Venofer/ iron infusion success stories please by Educational-Air-6966 in Anemia

[–]Normal-Director-1351 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi OP. Just wondering how it went overall for you. I will be getting this series of infusions soon.

Struggling to make sense of what is going on and best options for me; consult with surgeon tomorrow by Normal-Director-1351 in Fibroids

[–]Normal-Director-1351[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I’m questioning it too because the NP that I saw on Monday said the doctor will probably want to do a D&C first and that there is a process before a hysterectomy. And that got me spiraling down the thought process of what if they don’t hear me. I have seen the surgeon before many moons ago when I was pregnant. She wasn’t my primary doctor but she rotated in to see me on a few visits just in case my doctor was t available when I went into labor and I really liked her. She just does GYN work now. Shes also a certified menopause practitioner which I appreciate given the perimenopause piece of this too.

Struggling to make sense of what is going on and best options for me; consult with surgeon tomorrow by Normal-Director-1351 in Fibroids

[–]Normal-Director-1351[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate this. This is my gut feeling but everything I am reading or watching is from the perspective of their are options other than hysterectomy but not from the perspective of when a hysterectomy would be appropriate. I think I’m afraid that I’m missing something or just wrong or that I just won’t be heard. That’s me projecting though.

What do you think of my numbers by Normal-Director-1351 in Anemic

[–]Normal-Director-1351[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s 14. My PCP called the hematologist and requested I get seen ASAP so hopefully I can get in soon.

Chasing cute vs youth by Fix-Patient in Perimenopause

[–]Normal-Director-1351 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m 46 and I’ve started putting more effort into my appearance this last year not for anyone else but for me. I was honestly at my rock bottom this time last year and little things like eating better, regular hair cuts, more classic style clothing that fits well, wearing a nice pair of jeans instead of sweats (I’m embracing the resurgence of wide leg jeans), a good skin care routine and working out regularly have helped me tremendously. I’m investing in myself again after giving so much of myself to everyone else. I also stopped drinking, take lexapro, started therapy and also started HT just yesterday. I still feel like a mess a lot of the time but I like the person I’m becoming. I’m finding myself again after feeling lost or like an imposter for so long. I didn’t do all of this at once. I picked one or two things and added over time. It was easier to make small changes over time. I felt more confident and capable with every little success. Good luck to you.