Post-Hysterectomy

[frannieangie.livejournal.com]

Hi - I'm Angie and I'm new to the community. I'm 35 with two kids (ages 7 and 9) and almost three weeks ago I had a vaginal hysterectomy (ovaries intact - just removed uterus and cervix). I'd been dealing with painful lower back aches and living on Vicodin for a few months. After a laparoscopy, they found endometriosis and fibroids. The endo as taken care of in the lap, but the pain was still there - and getting worse. Since I didn't want any more children and didn't want to put any additional drugs like Lupron in my body (I have Lupus and already take meds for that), I had no problem with the hysterectomy. Anyway - I know the recovery time is six weeks, but it's been nearly four and I'm still needing pain pills some days. I was good for a while, but the back pain is still there. The dr says that during the recovery time, I will be achy and tired. For financial reasons, I am returning to my part time office job tomorrow, but wish I could be out for the whole six weeks.

I am wondering if anyone in the community has had a hysterectomy (ovaries intact). I don't know anyone who has and I'd like to connect and share experiences. I think it would be helpful for me just to not feel so alone in this. Thank you!

x-posted to womenhealth