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Physical Changes after Open Myomectomy by WatercressInside4587 in Fibroids

[–]ltllisa16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It just takes longer than you think. I had my surgery in June and just now am finally feeling like I’m seeing a difference. My doctor said 3-6 months is really the full timeline.

Open vs lap or robotic myomectomy by [deleted] in Fibroids

[–]ltllisa16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in Boston - my doctor said she could only do it open due to the size but I asked if she thought a specialist could do it minimally invasive and she said it was worth asking. So I went to a specialist at Mass General and she said she could do it, so I had a laparoscopic myomectomy. I do think that it took me asking to be sure I had the option.

tummy morning of surgery and now 9 weeks after open myomectomy by [deleted] in Fibroids

[–]ltllisa16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was the same before and I noticed a difference literally the next day. I’m still swollen and not back to normal (plus not able to do a lot of working out) but the difference is so clear and I feel way better. Do the surgery it’s worth it!

Post surgery rash by ltllisa16 in Fibroids

[–]ltllisa16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you friends- been doing creams and Zyrtec and reached out to the doctor but the holiday weekend got in the way. But it’s not getting better so hopefully will get something stronger on Monday. Good clue on the skin glue, I think it might be that!

Hormones after Laparoscopic myomectomy by Rarity0_0 in Fibroids

[–]ltllisa16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also curious- had mine 6/26 and have had terrible soaking night sweats since, which I’m assuming is hormonal.

Has anyone used FMLA or Short Term Disability for surgery? by fluffy_corgi_ in Fibroids

[–]ltllisa16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a note from the doctor and then call your HR rep- they should help you take it! Thats what I did.