2 ovaries and uterus removed

[elyssa1012]

what is the physical and emotional effect if 2 ovaries removed together with the uterus in one time?


This discussion is related to Effects of removal of one ovary due to large benign ovarian cyst.

[Morrowville]

Hi Elyssa.  I just had a complete hysterectomy and can tell you that the physical affects depend on your health prior to the surgery, how the surgery was performed (laproscopically, open surgery?).  I had a pretty big dermoid cyst on one ovary via open surgery.  I have alot of health issues, diabetes, obese, HBP, etc., and had open surgery.  I was released from the hosp. 4 days later.  I have trouble getting up & down (alot of pressure on the muscles & tendons in my lower stomach.  Sorry to be graphic, but I also can't always tell if I have to move my bowels or just have gas (gas, gas, gas).
Getting up from the toilet is especially tough for me, so I rented a toilet seat higher-upper (I have no idea what they're called).  I also rented a bath chair for fat chicks, and can sit in the shower until all the hot water is gone and it just feels so good.

Emotionally, I feel GREAT!  I am 46 years old, premenopausal.  I'm only 6 days after surgery, but the doctors are holding back on giving me any hormone replacement therapy (HRT) because they say my body should be ok without it.  They advsd that I may experience hot flashes & other menopausal symptoms, and IF I do, we'll start something.  One interesting thing I learned is that your body will use your fat as a resource for making hormones, so being fat is a blessing, in this case.  FAT chicks can create estrogen better than skinny girls!  na na na na na na!

I wish you the best with your issues, and hope my experience gives you a bit of re-assurance and information.

Morrowville