I think I need a refund on this one.
Two years ago I had a hysterectomy. I was very happy with this. I knew I didn't want anymore kids and not having to live with daily pain down there sounded like heaven.
So, I went in, they took out everything but my ovaries (no hormone pills, yea), and I instantly felt no more pain from the endometriosis. Everything was great.
Then, about 6 months later, I was in the ER convinced I had appendicitis. Nope, cyst on my right ovary (the one I wanted him to take out BECAUSE of this problem). Now, I usually know what cysts feel like (I've had them since forever) but apparently my ovaries moved with all the extra space. Who'd of thought. I felt really silly when my doc said "April, don't you know by now how a cyst feels?" He was half joking. Don't rag on him, he can say anything he wants because he convinced the ins. company to pay for the hyst. even though I was only 25. Love him!
The other reason I do believe I deserve a refund is because I still ovulate every month. So about a week out of every month I cramp (my legs do and did before the hysterectomy), break out on my face, and become "psycho bitch". My name for me during this lovely time. Hubby thought he would be able to get some everyday after the surgery but now knows better and agrees on the refund.
So all I gained is no need for tampons and no "surprise" children on their way. Oh ya, and no more pain everyday. Oh, and no more pap-smears (AWESOME) because I have no cervix. OK, so all that is worth something, so maybe a partial refund. But something needs to come my way cause this is just annoying. Thank God for Midol!
Passing The Baton
2 years ago




4 comments:
Amen, thank GOD for midol.
I had to have a full hysterectomy 1 1/2 years ago and i've never felt better...no more pain, periods, moodiness etc....(i did have my ovaries removed as well). Oh and I hate say...I'm pretty sure you still have to get pap smears to check the vaginal wall (sorry for being personal :))
Ugh, had no idea you could still have pms w/a hysterectomy! Crazy!
And yes, what Melissa said... you do still have to get paps. My SIL just had a hysterectomy due to large fibroids and they told her the same thing, no cervix, but still have to have paps :( sucky.
I will ask the doc again, but twice now he has told me I don't need them (paps) anymore. Maybe I'll ask another doc to be sure. Y'all sure busted my bubble.
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