It's almost exactly a year since I was banded, and while I thought I'd be under 170 pounds by now -- we all have our fantasies -- it's been a rewarding year, except for some "female trouble." I've been going for lots of gyne tests and biopsies over the past two months, and (on the advice of two specialists) will be having a hysterectomy on Oct. 3. After a quick search on LBT I realized that several women here have undergone this surgery either before or after banding. Anything I should know that hasn't been posted elsewhere (e.g., on Vera's thread)?

I'm not as freaked out as I was when I had an enormous cyst along with a tube and ovary removed years ago, probably because I'm 48 and menopause is on the horizon. I'm definitely not interested in getting pregnant! The doc said I could keep my remaining ovary, which relieved me. It's done yeoman's service over the years and I'd hate to kick out such a reliable old friend.

BTW, sick soul that I am, after the doc gave me the dimensions of my biggest fibroid this afternoon, I came home and took a bunch of hamburger out of the freezer to estimate how much the thing weighs. Looks like I'll lose about 3-4 pounds! There are some things only other bandsters understand. . .

Sorry, Zoe, but I'm bugging out of this thread and won't be able to check on you in fears of accidentally seeing Fred. No thanks, no time for passing out today. Can ya send me a PM when you have the date?

Zoe, good luck and many prayers for a speedy surgery and recovery.

HUGS !!

Wishing you the best Zoe

They have wanted me to have a hysterectomy for the last 7 yrs..

Just had a pap done on Monday, waiting results

I hope everything goes smoothly for you.

Vera, how are you feeling now?

I feel great! Been doing good for 4 weeks now, no pain killers! I've even lost 5lbs. in the last six weeks.

I had my hysterectomy when I was 23. It was the best thing that a Doctor every did for me. From the time my daughter was borned to the day of surgery I had a period. I actually thought I was going to bleed to death.

Zoe,

I hope you feel much netter afterwards.

Best wishes.

How did I miss this? Zoe I Hope you are not in any pain and feel better soon.

Sorry, Zoe, but I'm bugging out of this thread and won't be able to check on you in fears of accidentally seeing Fred. No thanks, no time for passing out today.

Don't panic yet, I can't find it on my computer, or on my old computer files on CD. BUT! I called my sister and she has the original Polaroid at her house. She's bringing it with her to dinner Friday night. I'll scan it and post it then. So you are safe until at least 9pm Friday evening...

However, I think it wise to post it on it's own thread with the appropriate disclaimers, out of respect for Zoe and others with fibroids, and out of respect for DeLarla who we definately don't want passing out under any circumstances! It's really not that bad. No, it's gross. I promise I won't post it here. Don't bug out on Zoe!!!!

I hear you. I had one at 27 and after my son was born I bled for 8 months till the surgery.

I had my hysterectomy when I was 23. It was the best thing that a Doctor every did for me. From the time my daughter was borned to the day of surgery I had a period. I actually thought I was going to bleed to death.

Thanks again, everyone, and a big thank you to Kathy for not publishing the Fred photo here! I still have a 1996 photo of my giant cyst, along with one of my surgeon, radiological oncologist & the lab workers all giving a big thumbs-up when they discovered it wasn't malignant after all. Don't worry -- I won't post them!

I sure hope I can get my surgery date bumped up, but I can't count on it. Meanwhile, the alien (which under ultrasound looks like an eclipsed sun) is pushing on my back and belly. My sciatica's back (no pun intended), but at least I haven't bled for a while. I just have to hang tough for another 5-1/2 weeks.

What really surprises me is how many women I know (in real life and online) who've undergone this surgery or who have been told they should do so. We are legion.

I had a hyst in 2001, for major mechanical problems unfixable by other means--I delivered a mondo huge baby (for me, he was 10 pounds 9 ounces) and that pretty much ruined me. I was so ready to be comfortable and leak free when I finally decided to have the surgery. Told my doc I was spending my kid's college money on pads just to stay dry! (sorry if that's too much information!).

So, I am saying that for whatever reason you have a hyst, my hope for you is that you will be as comfy and carefree as I am now! ( now, if I could just lose the rest of my weight then I will be all set!)