Although this is Justifiable Homicide Tuesday, this is good news. I am getting my uterus removed. *insert happy face* Sure having surgery is a risk, one I don't look forward to in fact, but the after party effects are going to be amazing.
I have been dealing with nasty periods for years and after two ablations and drug therapies I am having a hysterectomy. My doctor referred me to a surgeon in Boston who's speciality is minimally invasive gynecological surgery. I will be having a supracervical laparoscopic hysterectomy. This surgery, barring any complications will allow me to go home the day of surgery and have an easier recovery time. If all goes well I should be back to normal myself in two weeks.
As indicated in the procedure, I should be going home with a cervix and both of my ovaries. Of course if the doctor doesn't like how they look, out they come too. There is no reason to expect any problems.
In telling friends about my upcoming surgery it is funny the different reactions I get. Woman who still have theirs and periods are jealous happy for me knowing how I have "suffered" with mine. Those that have had hysterectomies tell me it is the best thing they ever did. Please let me be one of those woman.
The surgery is scheduled for my 30th Anniversary....I suppose I could have scheduled it for another day but they asked if I wanted to be the patient they used for a live telecast. There is a Havard Medical School conference on minimally invasive surgery and they will be televising several surgeries live and I will be the lap hysterectomy. I'll be asleep so why not, besides with a live audience, I figure I'll have the best care possible. Not that I was concerned about my care, the surgeon is very experienced, but how many people do you know with a potentially famous uterus. [PS there will be no head shots and no names used]
Wish me luck and let's hope this is the last of uterus topics on Justifiable Homicide Tuesdays.
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best wishes for the surgery....
I can't believe they can do a laproscopic hysterectomy! Amazing. I had a tubal ligation that way years ago, and it was so easy, I was afraid the surgeon had lied to me and hadn't really done anything. the incision was in my navel, so there wasn't even a scar! Good luck, and good for you!
OK I stopped reading after the word period,lol....but I hope all goes well for you my friend :)
I had no idea that the 30th was the Mildly Invasive Surgery anniversary. My folks are about to have their 25th; I'll let them know what to expect.
Good luck to you!
Congrats!! That sounds weird, but I know you've been wanting one. Hey, do they pull it out through your cervix then??
Also. Live on TV sorta? You need to get a discount.
all will go with your surgery. hope after this surgery you feel better. rose
You can never have too many uterus topics!
Good luck with the surgery. Such a different life you are in for.
And congrats on your uterus's fame...is fortune included?
YOU are very brave! even though, no head shot I'd still wear clean underwear and lipstick.... just sayin'
(is it okay to tell people I knew your uterus well)
I think the subject of female parts and "Justifiable homicide" go hand in hand!!! I had laproscopic hysterectomy in 1998 ....however, I just saw a story on the news about the new and improved lap hysterectomy they are doing now....like the one you are having. Through the belly button and out-patient and back to work in as soon as 2 wks!!! WOW!! I'm one of those that attest to it being the best thing I've ever done.....Now I'm jealous they didn't do that kind of surgery when I had mine. Lucky you!! Does your belly button know how to smile for the camera???
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