Clock is ticking - just a little over a week before surgery

[harleysmom]

Hi everyone. I'm a newbie who is scheduled to have my surgery in just a little over a week. It has been a long road to get to this point. Along my journey I found other issues and now have to have a hysterectomy. With the consult with both oncologist and bariatric surgeon - we have decided to do both surgeries on the same day. Has anyone heard of this?

I'm excited and nervous all in one.

[Christie13]

No I haven't heard of this but I get it. Only having to go under anesthesia once makes sense to me. As for recovery, not sure how having the two together will affect you. I've never had a hysterectomy so I have no experience. Good luck! Reach out if you have any questions.

[DesertGal]

I had a total hysterectomy 20 years ago and I was in a lot of pain, discomfort and pretty much unable to do anything other than walk from my bed to the shower to the living room, for 6 weeks. And just like thAt, I woke up 6 weeks later and could move freely. I didn't have laparoscopic surgery, I was gutted like a fish.

[good4younancy]

Hello, good luck.. the best days are yet to come, your surgeries will make your new life journey wonderful. I had health issues going into sleeve and I am not a young sleever but having said all of that I had reversal from my gastric bypass and went to gastric sleeve. Honestly it has not been easy but you can do it!!!

[harleysmom]

HI DesrtGal -

Fortunately the hysterectomy will be laparoscopic along with the sleeve. A few more small incisions, but more "things" being removed. Thanks for sharing and good luck with your surgery.

[harleysmom]

Thanks good4younancy!

I am so excited - I started this process back in August and can't wait to get on the other side of it. Good luck to you too : )

[Nitasjourney]

Good luck on your surgeries glad there doing them at the same time so you can go under anesthesia and recovery once

[Pattimelt]

Hi, I had a hysterectomy 18 years ago, and it was not laparoscopic. I had a good month until I was getting around without pain. Since yours isn't total abdominal surgery, it seems like it may be easier. I agree with others that going under general anesthesia just once is better for you in the long run, but I think your recovery will be rougher than just the sleeve alone. Not trying to sound discouraging, just being truthful. I don't know your age, but having a doctor who can help you with hormone replacement therapy is really important if they are removing your ovaries also.

I hope everything goes smoothly for you and you have an excellent outcome! This forum is so wonderful and encouraging. Visit often! Cheers, Patti

[DesertGal]

HI DesrtGal -

Fortunately the hysterectomy will be laparoscopic along with the sleeve. A few more small incisions, but more "things" being removed. Thanks for sharing and good luck with your surgery.

I wish I could have had it laprascopically back then, but in addition to ALL my parts being removed, I had fibroids the size of grapefruits that needed to come out too. Like I said, after 6 weeks (to the day I recall) I woke up and could swing my legs out of bed and get up without screaming. Sweet relief!!

[harleysmom]

Thanks Nitasjourney - Best of luck to you too. Looks like you have been working hard already!!!! God bless.