Hi Ginette,

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I am assuming you need a myomectomy. That surgery is the one where they go in through an incision-, which is the one, they warn the possibility of a hysterectomy. They say that to cover their bases. If something were to go wrong they would have to do a hysterectomy - they said the same thing to me. But it is very unlikely. I went forward and everything turned out fine. In fact I am giving birth to baby #2 next week.

Depending on the size of the fibroids and where they are located will determine your recover and fertility options. Mine were large but not touching the fertility organs. If yours are wrapped around ovaries or something then there may be issues for you in the future.

Myomectomy - A major surgery that removes only the tumors and leaves the rest of the reproductive organs intact. An incision is made above the pubic bone (similar to a c-section incision). Then a tiny slit is cut into the uterus exposing the tumor. The fibroid tumors are then cut out of the uterine wall.

It is a major surgery- so you will check into a hospital and have general anesthesia- (put to sleep). You won’t remember a thing. I recall being wheeled into the operating room then the next thing I remember was waking up in recovery. So being modest and worrying about what they see isn’t going to be a factor. You won’t know.
My incision is a pencil thin- 6-inch incision right above the pubic area. No one can see it even with a bikini. For my c-sections (which you must have if you get pregnant) they cut into the same incision.

You won’t be able to move much the first day. The second day they will take out the catheter and make you walk. I admit that was the hardest part. You are so sore it is hard to walk. But with time it gets better. The pain meds help a lot. I was in the hospital for 4 days and on bed rest for 2 months. Others on this board were on bed rest for shorter periods of time. It all depends on how many were removed etc. I was told not to ttc (try to conceive) a baby for 10 months- but friends on the boards could start ttcing after 1 or 2 months. It all depends on your recovery. It took another fibroid surgery and a lot of heartache for me to finally get pregnant for the first. The second pregnancy was easy and I still have 7 fibroids. They are so small they didn’t affect my fertility and I probably won’t do anything about them.

I do believe the removal of fibroids is important- especially if you have lots of pain or want children. I know for a fact I wouldn’t have my 2 boys if I didn’t have the 2 fibroid surgeries.

I wish you the best of luck and hope things work out well. Please keep us up to date. I will be away for a little while after the baby is born. But Toeandmel will be around to give you support.

Hang in there! It will be ok.

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Yay, i was hoping you were still around to give her some advice! I hope that your sugery and recovery go very well for you! Please keep us posted. I'm around so if you need a shoulder to cry on i'm hear to listen. Take care!

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WOW! Thank you so much for taking your time! I have 3 which I actually saw when I had the vaginal sonogram; 2 small ones and 1 huge one which was the problem maker. Very painful cramps and heavy bleeding and blood clots. Cramping would have me bent over double literally and I would have to work my way to an upright position over time as I got dressed for work; the rectum cramps were the most unbearable and many times I thought I would pass out! Bleeding was so heavy with the last cycle that every hour on the hour I had to change my sanitaryware and this lasted a week. Blood clots were huge so much so one day I was in the shower and I heard plop. When I looked down I thought I had passed my liver! A few days later I had to be rushed to hospital because I was losing so much blood my muscles started spasming in my neck area ... excruciating.... and my blood count had dropped down to 7 on borderline risk for transfusion. They could not operate on me then as my blood count was too low so I have been building it back up and on medication which has stopped my cycle except for minimal spotting. Having been healthy my entire life of 38 years and never needing doctors this is all very upsetting and overwhelming for me. Godo to know about not knowing what happened.

I am having surgery in May as I have pushed it back time and time again because I run a small business and taking off for 2 months is proving difficult and the medication has been working wonderfully so I feel fine except for feeling bloated most times, kinda wreaked havoc on my skin initially and of course my abdomen is not as flat as it used to be!

What did removal of cathetera entail and what is it? Sounds horrible.

Sounds like you need this surgery. When pain and bleeding is involved you should take care of it. Don't put it off too long.

The catheter is what they insert so you can urinate during the surgery and a day or so afterwards. So you don't get out of bed to pee. When they take it out they want you to walk...and walking was hard at first. They insert it when you are asleep and removing it isn't a big deal. So don't be afraid of that.

I never had surgery or have been in the hospital prior to my myomectomy at 30 yrs old. I don't regret it. Without it I wouldn't have my children. They were too big to every get pregnant.

Hang in there. You will do fine!

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The myomectomy removes fibroids on the outer uterine wall. If they saw your fibroids via a vaginal u/s then you may only need a Hysteroscopy- which is an outpatient surgery. I had one of those too.

This is also general anesthesia- they go in vaginally - use a gas to open up the uterus- then using a knife they cut the fibroids out. It is relatively quick and you get to go home the same day. I even walked out of there. I was ready to go back to work the next day.

Let us know which surgery you need. If it is a hysteroscopy I wouldn't sweat it.

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Deffinately keep us posted on how you are doing and which surgery you need. I agree it sounds like you really need this surgery, i wouldn't out it off. Hope all goes well, and don't sweat it i'm sure you'll do fine.

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