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Rue93 So glad to here you are doing great! I was going to post and see how you were doing after surgery but i totally forgot my pa__sword. wow I can't believe he found so many fibroids. Was it Dr. Pitter and by Robotics myo. How long were you in the hospital? Be well, avery

Hey Rue93, So glad to hear everything went well! I was going to post and find out how you were doing in the beginning of the month but i completely forgot my pa__sword. wow, they found that many fibroids!! Did you have the procedure done by Dr Pitter, and was it by robotics? How long were you in the hospital? My schedule doesn't free up until May for surgery... ug was hoping to be fully recover before summer. oh well. be well!! avery

Hi Avey. Thanks for thinking of me. I did have the robotic myo which was performed by Dr. Pitter. Yes- he removed 23 fibroids, over a pound in weight. I had no idea how many fibroids I had, only that I had a lot. The surgery lasted 6 hours, 3 hrs longer than anticipated, so my staying overnight was an option. I didn't want to. All I kept thinking about was that I had to walk asap (as per the great advice of the women on this chat board). So walking I did. Even my dr looked shocked to see me walking but I told him I wanted to go home and after discussing the matter, he agreed. I left the hospital at 8pm w/my mum on one side and a prescription for pain meds in my other hand. It was painful but now, I feel really good and I know you will too. Your surgery is in May but it is just around the corner. Time will fly-- you'll have a successful surgery, a good recovery and some time to enjoy the summer. You'll see. Keep in touch. Take good care! :-)

Just went in to see the infertility doctor for a consultation. As mentioned, I have been having some problems with my period this last month and I've been feeling a heaviness on the lower right side. Well, it looks like the fibroid that my doctor shaved down may have grown alittle... I have to get a bunch of tests around the time of my period to determine if the fibroid is still acting as birth control... If I need another myo to remove it or if we can do ivf. Pls, pray for me. I just got a myo in oct 2006. When my husband and i were at the clinic, I felt like crying. My husband was cool and calm and believes everything will be fine but I so emotional. The doctor also gave me prescriptions for prenatal vit, folic acid and something called bioendurance pills. All the blood tests, tests and exams really begin the day of my period. The wks after that will determine alot. Say alittle prayer for me. Feeling alittle blue, today. Just think... I am always the one encouraging others... Now, I am asking for encouragement. I suppose thats what this forum is for. Thanks.

MsMonet, everything WILL be alright. You once said to me---You are the writer of your book....when I was feeling anxious, scared & overwhelmed with what laid ahead. Think healthy thoughts, change my perspective, reflect on my life and make it so that goodness and positive thinking surrounded me----that was one of the many messages that I took from you. It's ok to have bad days, to feel blue and not feel much like smiling but remember that God doesn't give you a heavier burden than you can carry. And although it seems daunting and never-ending at times, the end result, however long it takes and by whatever means necessary, will be all worth while. You are very much in my prayers. :-)

Ms. Monet, I second everything that ru93 said so perfectly.... And thank you for sharing your blue feelings with us... that is exactly what this forum is about... I was thinking about you and wondering how things were going. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care, Juliane

Feeling much better... I've gotta be more positive... Thanks for all the encouragement!!!

Hi Ms.Monet..Please do not give up hope..I am sending all the strenght and courage I have your way. Please let us know how you are doing...I do remember you telling us about the shaved down fibroid..but I don't remember why the doc left it in? I know it was for a reason.. I have good news on my end..it has been 11 days since I had my Myo and I feel great..I hardly had any pain...Did anyone have an epidural for the surgery? I was given one and I don't know if this is something that is standard...but I really can't believe I had suregery...I'm still a little sore but other than that I feel great...About my surgery..they removed 2 large fibroids..over a 1lb of those monseters..they left two small ones...one laying close to my cervix and the other one I'm not sure where...the doc said they were too close to major blood supply viens for them to risk taking them out and they don't pose a risk to pregnancy..the bad news..I have to wait a year before ttc! I was too druged up to argue but then I go back for my check up I will have to discuss this and the two fibroids they left. I will give you details as far as size locatons, reasons, and why I gotta wait a year!!!!! Take care everyone! :)

Hey, Joker. Long time no speak... Missed you... The doctor couldn't take the Fibroid out because it is lodged into my utrerus. It can only be shaved down. The doc first took out all the fibroids, etc and then went back in to shave the big one (Golf Ball Size). I bled too much from the entire procedure... They had too stop. Joker-I won't give up hope. Just got alittle weary... Tired of having problems down there... But that will make having a baby all more sweet!!! I feel much better now and I am ready for the tests! Congrats, Joker! I am so happy for you!!! 11 days!!! Go, girl! Epidural? No... Never knew they did anything like that... How'd you feel afterwards? Pls, let me know details later. So, happy for you!!!!! Wow, looking back over your first entry until now. Look how far you've come and how much closer you are to having a baby or babies. Good to hear from you.... We are well on our way, girly!!!

Welcome Back Joker! Congrats on the successful surgery and it is great to hear that you are feeling well. I was wondering how you were doing and hoping that you would post. Isn't it such a relief to have the surgery over? How many days did you spend in the hospital? Any thoughts/decisions about when you will return to work? Just curious - I'm always interested in hearing about how other people navigate this process. I have been back to work for a couple weeks now and feel good. I got my 1st period post-surgery... nothing too eventful, some cramps but very light and only lasted 2 days. I also had my 6 week internal exam... my ob/gyn said everything felt good and gave us the "green light" to starting TTC. She put us on a six month plan and if I don't become pregnant at the end of the 6 months to come in to discuss the next step. Ms. Monet, good luck with the tests... are you starting them soon? Please keep us posted. I know that you are staying positive and optimistic. But I also think it is OK to let ourselves feel sad, frustrated, defeated, angry, etc. If we don't let ourselves feel that, it just builds up. Allowing ourselves those feelings and having a place to vent them gives them an outlet, which creats more room for the strength and hope. Anyway, I wish you the best. Were you able to find a specialist that accepted your insurance? Take Care! Juliane

Hey, Julianne. Good to hear from you. I feel so much better now... Not afraid to go through it all. I think it was a build up of emotions... I was always use to be the strong one... Since marriage I've learned that I don't have too be so strong or at least create the image of being strong. Yes, I found a specialist!!! Yippee!!! All I pay is the copayment which is $20. Thats it. It's a great fertility inst_tute. Can't wait for Aunt Flo to come... Julianne, I pray that I will not have to get another Myo... No way!! Hopefully, its just scar tissue or something... No more surgery!!! 5 months went by fast for me. It was alittle difficult for me to get back into trying to conceive after surgery... I was scared I was gonna break... Time went by so quickly... We all made it!!!

Hi everyone..I'm happy for you ms. Monet that you've gotten you spunk back :) I just like Juliane says..sometimes you just have to feel angry and vent it out..We are like trees and must bend with the wind or break. I'm feeling very good. I felt no pain after the surgery..just soreness..did you not get the epidural? Did anyone get an epidural? If you are planing to have surgery..I would ask the doctor about getting one. My check up appt is this week..3 weeks post-op..I don't think I will be getting a "internal" exam..at least I hope not. Juliane I am happy for you that you got the green light..please keep on posting and let us know how you are doing..on the other hand I am also so jealous! :) I have to wait a year before ttc...my doctor told me this after the surgery he is putting my on birth control for a year! He didn't even waste anytime telling me that..which now has me worried that I may never ba able to carry full term! Stress! is just doesn't stot..but for right now I'm not going to let that bother me..I will follow doctors orders..per him he had to cut me twice..the back and front of my uterus and he recommends waiting a year before ttc! I can't stop typing that I know I've said it a million times. Good luck to everyone and please please keep in touch..I'm wishing the best for everyone. Take Care

sorry for all the typing errors..it must be the drugs :)

Ms. Monet, Congrats on finding a specialist in network... that is so cool that you only pay the $20 copay! Joker, it is so great to hear that you are feeling well! I didn't have the epidural either... you are the first person I have known to have one for their myo. It sounds like it made the recovery more comfortable for you. Good luck on your post-op appt. Did your Dr. say why they want to have you wait a year before TTC? Is is so your uterus can heal because of the 2 incisions? It was a great feeling when my Dr. told me that we could start trying. She said it might take a few months for the Lupron to get out of my system, which could prevent me from getting pregnant initially. I am trying to keep very calm and relaxed about the whole thing... one day at a time. Good luck, everyone! Juliane

Hi - its good to hear from all of you getting the surgery now and those who have had it a while ago and are now planning on conceiving. I haven't written for a while as I've thrown myself into work and holidays. I have now seen my gyaeno and he has confirmed that in 4 months of Lupron (Zoladex in the UK) my single fibroid has only shrunk from 14cm x 12cm x 10cm down to 13.5cm x 11cm x 10cm. So not too much at all and he's not considering me for a vertical myomectomy instead of a horizontal bikini line one - due to the height of the fibroid. I've been put on more Lupron for 3 months to give it one last go at trying to shrink it but this time even if it hasn't shrunk he is still going to do the surgery on 4th June. At least I have a date to plan to now and although I don't think I'll ever be brave enough I need to get over it and just at the stage now of accepting it needs to come out and I have to find the strength to be more optimistic. I totally understand Ms Monet - that somedays you feel strong and other days you just can't stop crying. I'm not long back from a trip to Florida and I came out of the Beauty and the Beast show - a little girl was dressed up as Belle and I just strated crying thinking what if I never have a child of my own. Then I looked around and seen so many people with disabilities and accidents that had disfigured their faces and bodies and though I have to put things in perspective. It's not something we thought we'd have to deal with because things always happen to someone else I thought - not me - well now I'm that 'someone else' for a change. So many children get sick and don't have much of a life at all - I'm really appreciating what I do have now and not trying to focus either way on a positive or negative outcome of this all. I find being too positive sets you up for a fall but too negative can get you depressed and make you iller. So, I'll stop rabbiting on now but just wanted to share my thoughts on the whole situation from a feelings perspective as well as all the procedure details. Take care all, Jacky

Jacky-Someone told me recently to remember that God gives out all different types of blessings... Children ofcourse are big blessings... She told me to remember that children are a blessing from God and that He loans them out to us. When he wants them to come back home to him, they must go just as we must go home to him, eventually no matter how long we are they have been on this earth. I know that all of this will pay off for us. We just have to be strong... Deal with emotions as they come and lean on each other for strength... I realized that I don't have too be so strong. Its OK too feel emotional, etc... I have to keep reminding myself that God will not give me more than I can bear... I've been spending my time giving to other children... It takes my mind off of things. A few wks ago, I bought a little 4yr girl in my church a lil stroller and cabbage patch doll. It made her day... The stroller was almost bigger than her but I watched her walk with her parents down the street pushing it... It feels so good to give... And we have to be greatful for life... Another woman in my church pa__sed a few yrs ago. I spent the last 6 months with her in the hospital. I went there everyday after work... She died of cancer. I watched her system fail... I watch her hair fallout... I watched her drop over 45 lbs... I watched a woman who had a good memory forget who I was... I watched a woman who could speak well not be able to form a sentence... I saw a woman who was terrified to die so soon because she wasn't sure if she would get into heaven... She fought death until the end... I never saw anyone try to fight death... We really have to be thankful for life and just trust. Writing this is even a great reminder for me...