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Post-Op and Ready to Get Started

HannaBHannaB
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Hi ladies! I have mostly been lurking here since summer, but I'm ready to come out and join you because I am FINALLY post-op!

I was diagnosed with fibroids in 2005 when I was 28, but was told I could go ahead and try after I got married in May08 b/c I told my doc I wanted to at least TRY. I had a saline u/s and my cavity looked normal, CD3 b/w, husband had an SA etc. I was ovulating regularly, but nothing. So  we decided to go ahead with the myomectomy. It was scheduled for June 5. However, my routine urine test in the hospital on the day of surgery revealed that I was pregnant. Turns out it was ectopic and I had the methotrexate shot on June 11.

We rescheduled for January 2010. We didn't try or prevent Summer/Fall 09.

My biggest fear is that I would wake up without a uterus, because a hysterectomy is always in the equation when having this type of surgery. We knew I had at least 3 very large fibroids, 2 on my left and 1 on my right. My doctor could feel at least one pushing down on my cervix, and though I didn't have a LOT of extra bleeding, I did have discomfort and fatigue.

I had the surgery on Thursday. They removed 23 (twenty three!!) fibroids. The 3 large ones that we knew of were grapefruit sized. I lost a lot of blood and had to have a transfusion, but I have my uterus!! When I was groggy in recovery, it is the first thing I asked my doctor, and I remember just crying and crying. I am so, so happy that door is still open to us.

My doctor said my ovaries and tubes all looked great, which was good news, because I wasn't sure if the ectopic would have damaged/scarred my right tube.

I'm still healing, so nothing is guaranteed, but I'm ready to get going.

Right now the plan is to start TTC in 6-8 week and if I'm not pregnant in 3-4 cycles, to start IUI+Clomid.

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  • LCB34LCB34 member

    I remember you from your siggie pic! I am so sorry to hear about your loss but I am glad you have a nice clean home for a baby or two!

    Hopefully you won't be hanging around these parts for long!

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  • 2006july15bride2006july15bride
    Wow Hanna.,,,23 OMG.  I am so glad that your uterus was saved and can't wait for you to get started.  I hope you get your BFP before you know it.
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  • floridakatfloridakat
    Wow! That sounds like quite the surgery! I'm glad it went well and hope this is all it takes for you to get your sticky baby. GL!
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  • LobsterGirlLobsterGirl member
    Wow, 23!  Good luck with your recovery.  I hope everything goes well for you and you're able to get your sticky bfp!
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  • Dragonfly1226Dragonfly1226 member

    Hi :)

    I am so glad that you are recovering from surgery and ready to start TTC soon.

    Best of luck! 

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  • PoeticJusticePoeticJustice
    I remember you welcoem back.  I am glad they were able to remove the fibroids and save your uterus.  GL on your first IUI cycle.
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  • Edwina.McDunnoughEdwina.McDunnough
    Welcome and good luck with your recovery and congrats for keeping your ute!
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  • sheila1108sheila1108

    I am so glad the surgery was so successful! I had a myomectomy last Tuesday. I had only one fibroid but it was infarcted so I had the same fears of him getting in there & needing to do a hysterectomy. I am still sore as well but grateful this is behind us.

    My plan is to start a fresh IVF cycle in April. Good luck to you!!

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  • JackieMac824JackieMac824 member
    Good Luck - I hope you get pregnant quickly and you do not even have to think about the IUI's.
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  • HannaBHannaB

    Thanks everyone!

    Sheila, how are you feeling? This is my first full day at home. My mom and husband are great, but I miss those nurses!

    Feel free to e-mail me if you want to commiserate during convalescense. hanbeth at gmail dot com.

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