I am a worrier (a phrase that you will see later became relevant !) – it’s in my nature, so you can imagine what something as significant as a sub-total abdominal hysterectomy did to the worrying part of my brain.…
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The tale of a worrier – Louise’s story
I am a worrier (a phrase that you will see later became relevant !) – it’s in my nature, so you can imagine what something as significant as a sub-total abdominal hysterectomy did to the worrying part of my brain.…
Unplanned pregnancy leads to subtotal hysterectomy – Lee’s story
There was a time 5 or so years ago when I was having such heavy and irregular periods that I’d have happily signed up for a hysterectomy. In the end it took an unplanned pregnancy and complication to bring me…
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Horrible hysterectomy experience – Wendy’s story
I felt I was well prepared for my subtotal hysterectomy (my choice,I wanted to keep my cervix) I read my daily blog and did a lot of research, what I couldn't predict was the lack of care on the too…
My subtotal hysterectomy – Faye’s story
I had fibroids diagnosed back in 2008. I was having episodes of flooding at various stages of my cycle it was awful. Had the fibroids removed in 2011 but they virtually grew straight back. I could feel them and felt…
I feel like a new woman – Julia’s story
I am ten weeks post op following a subtotal abdominal hysterectomy and I am amazed at how good I feel. After being diagnosed with fibroids 5 years ago, and successfully having them removed, my consultant warned me that I would…
Football Fibroids! – Rita’s story
When I was scanned for a pregnancy was when the fibroids were first seen. At the time they were inconsequential and in any case I had to deal with the fact that all was not well with my pregnancy and…
Fibroid Blocked My Bladder – Rachel’s Story
Thanks very much for all the emails which were very useful enhanced by the 101 hints in the book and the website. I didn't have long to get my head round having a hysterectomy - the first time it was…
Awaiting a Subtotal Hysterectomy – Karina’s Story
Hi. Having taken Norethisterone pill for the past 3 years to stop my bleeding that was a result of the Mirena coil not being effective. I was diagnosed with a large fibroid that was outgrowing my womb. The only option was…
Facing the fear and doing it anyway – Jane’s Subtotal Hysterectomy Story
Hello everyone! I'm Jane and I had a subtotal hysterectomy 12 days ago now, on 18th December 2013. I kept my ovaries. I'm 45 years old and had had fibroid issues for six years. These started off as just being…
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