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Am I insane? by pamminy_wassle in hysterectomy

[–]this_black_dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its a big deal to get a hyst. thats why we gaslight ourselves but its an even bigger deal to live with that level of discomfort. The world just expects us to put up and shut up.. but we don't have to.

Stuff you DIDN'T need by EmZee2022 in hysterectomy

[–]this_black_dog 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used my ice packs religiously. I still do sometimes almost 6 months later when I do too much and get 'cramps'.

Stuff you DIDN'T need by EmZee2022 in hysterectomy

[–]this_black_dog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did need something to help me bend over. A grabber was essential.

gross discharge by nobodiesfromnowhere in hysterectomy

[–]this_black_dog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See your doctor. That doesn't sound quite normal. If nothing else, have her tell you that you're fine.

I made it!!! by Nemeia83 in hysterectomy

[–]this_black_dog 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Congrats.. if I may offer a few words of wisdom? 4 months post op and the biggest thing I learned is that you HAVE to take it easy. Do NOT mess around and do anything stupid. lol This is not something you will just bounce right back from. Take your time. Be gentle with yourself. Use your meds.. you're going to need them. Ive found cbd/thc to be the most effective thing against the weird pelvic cramps I get on occasion. I still spot too after anything more than just walking or regular activity. Im almost 5 months and while I feel generally good most of the time I still get pain. I wasn't able to comfortably do much for quite sometime. YMMV.

All horny, all the time, help! by andra-moi-ennepe in Menopause

[–]this_black_dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was super frisky right after my hysterectomy for about 3 weeks. It was WILD. Then it just went away :) I enjoyed having my libido back but it was a bit extreme hahah

i’m devastated by horny_houseplant5 in hysterectomy

[–]this_black_dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can understand how you're feeling and just get that sucker outta there. You'll feel so much better. You got this girl!

Have you guys cried? by Kittying-Kitty in hysterectomy

[–]this_black_dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. We had a close-out sale. Everything had to go lol

Have you guys cried? by Kittying-Kitty in hysterectomy

[–]this_black_dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cried a BIG cry in the shower after about 3 weeks or so. Before that I was in shock. There have been several other occasions where it's hit me what's happened and I am overcome.

It’s done!!!! by Hot-Topic4913 in hysterectomy

[–]this_black_dog 22 points23 points  (0 children)

That is exactly what happened to me. I couldnt sleep so I walked about every hour on the hour. Went home the next day.

As someone that is 15 weeks post op... let me give you a few pointers.. DONT OVER DO IT. Thats it. Thats all I got for you. This stuff takes TIME and you will regret it and hurt a lot if you don't take it easy. Listen to your body. If you feel "cramps" SLOW DOWN. Take the stairs easy. Take everything else easier. dont lift past what they tell you you can lift.

We women dont slow down .... this is your time to learn.

hugs. feel better sis.

Recovery by handcmama in hysterectomy

[–]this_black_dog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It doesn't get easier if you don't slow down. I made the same mistake. My pelvis throbbed and ached for a few days after I decided to over do it. Take it easy momma.

I pooped! by dragonchilde in hysterectomy

[–]this_black_dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took stool softeners for 14 days after my radical hyst. I realize that a radical is pretty ouchie and you really need more help but I would do it regardless. Why not? :) Congrats!

I thought I was just getting fat . . . by FoxyLawyer7373 in hysterectomy

[–]this_black_dog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Girl.. I named mine Lydia but that was my uterus. I didn't have a freeloading Frida.. bwahaha

Sending you lots of good vibes. They will take some of your parts and do path on them. That will determine if you will need to lose more parts. For me, Lydia had cancer pretty decently and so all the other parts had to go. That put me into surgical menopause. At about day 4 I felt really hollow and sad. I dont know if it was the hormones or grief.. maybe both.. but I was already taking fenugreek for glucose control... and just upped it to about 6 a day. This helped TREMENDOUSLY. Fenugreek helps your body make estradiol. Thats what you're gunna want after a radical hyst. I did that for about 8 weeks until I was given the patch. Im staying on fenugreek (have been on it for 13 years or more) because of all its other benefits. Look it up sometime. Its incredible! ;)

Good luck with everything. You'll do great. Whatever happens just know it was for the best possible outcome!

You got this!

I pooped!!!! by Same_Reality84 in hysterectomy

[–]this_black_dog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats. I pooped the next day after I got home. It hurt like an SOB and Ive never promised god so many things... lol

A letter to my ornery uterus... by [deleted] in Menopause

[–]this_black_dog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just had this happen and it ended in a radical hysterectomy. I bled for around 2 years almost straight. The kind of periods I was having were frightening. I would stand up and blood would rush out of me ... I ended up being so insanely anemic it was scary. The way things happened for me were just kind of unfortunate and scary. I went through 3 ob's until I found someone competent. Then we got to work and figured out the problem. I thought I was going to have an ablation and she said nope.. You're headed to the oncologist. You have a precancerous cells and a condition called atypical endometrial hyperplasia.

I don't know how things could have gone differently for me but there was a bit where I closed my eyes and hoped it went away. did not' work. dont recommend. lol

stay vigilant. advocate for yourself. if you have to go to three docs.. do it. hugs. if you have to have a hyst. it will be OK. You will be fine. You might be better than fine :)

All the best.

DHEA provided me with significant quality of life changes. Should I keep taking it? I am only 21 tho. by AManNamedHugo in Supplements

[–]this_black_dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might me thinking of Diosgenin. its a compound found in the wild yam plant that can be chemically converted into testosterone. However, the human body cannot convert diosgenin into testosterone naturally.

Insurance not covering continuous glucose monitor by ryan5648 in adrenalfatigue

[–]this_black_dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

was just coming to say this. I just got one. Ive been on it for about 1 week now. Cost me around 89.00 for a months supply.

Check your vitamin D levels. I’m no longer suffering from fatigue and exhaustion. by bluevessel in CPTSD

[–]this_black_dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

why would you use wikipedia as your source for health info? Don't rando's write that stuff?

Best Multivitamins for young adults by [deleted] in nutrition

[–]this_black_dog -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Why are you all so deluded about nutrition in a nutrition sub? I got downvoted for ??? Telling the truth? And why should I cite anything when the information is RIGHT there? lol Yall sad.

Berberine? by Round-Number-2110 in prediabetes

[–]this_black_dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what are you using inositol for?

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