Hi ladies, I wrote an earlier blog on my experiences before my hysterectomy and why I felt that for me the operation was a must for my health. I've read so many of your stories and views and wanted to…
Tag: total abdominal hysterectomy
Pending TAH for Fibroids – Nadine’s Story
I consider myself lucky by being able to say that my periods have never been unmanageable which is one of the reasons my OBGYN finds my situation to be so odd and had put off considering me a candidate for…
The fight never stops – Joanne’s Story
I had a long history of gynae problems and therefore am very lucky to have three beautiful daughters. My husband and I decided we wouldn't have anymore children, as we didn't want our existing children to be put on or…
Day 5 of my new life after fibroids! – Caroline’s Story
I found this site so helpful in the run up to my operation and made a promise that I would add my own experience when the time was right. I had a total abdominal hysterectomy 5 days ago due to…
Read More Day 5 of my new life after fibroids! – Caroline’s Story
Hysterectomy?…..Yes please! – Francesca’s Story
Hi, thank you for taking the time to read my story 🙂 Where do I begin?? I'm 31 and suffering with a very large submucousal and pedunculated fibroid, growing from the back wall of my uterus that is as large…
Constipation and my intestines after TAH/BSO – Gretchen’s Story
I had a TAH/BSO in June of 2012 after findings of precancerous cells of the uterus. The surgery went well and minimal pain afterwards. The feeling of my insides "sloshing around" in my abdomen wasn't something I expected. I had…
Read More Constipation and my intestines after TAH/BSO – Gretchen’s Story
Ending Years of Suffering – Katina’s Story
My name is Katina and I am 41 years old. Three months ago I had a total abdominal hysterectomy. I have always had a abnormal menstrual cycle, but last year in November my cycle started to become regular after 20…
Three Operations in One Year – Sally’s Story
My name is Sally and this is my story. I’d suffered with my periods for many, many years; I had tried the pill, the coil & many various tablets to combat the pain & discomfort, nothing worked. Finally in August…
Best thing I ever did – Debbie’s Story
Hi, I am 44 and childless and made one if the most difficult decisions in my life to have a total abdominal hysterectomy. I had large uterine fibroids that had basically taken over my womb. They were causing me to…
Incisional Hernia after Total Abdominal Hysterectomy – Margaret’s Story
I had my TAH (total abdominal hysterectomy) 3 years ago (I was 61 years). The reason for needing an op, was not about hysterectomy, but needing to have a 22cm ovarian cyst removed, the doctors thought may be dangerous, they…
Read More Incisional Hernia after Total Abdominal Hysterectomy – Margaret’s Story