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Thanks for the advice Joker im 30 years old and I been looking at all the post and I talked to my husband so we can get another opinion I could not bare another loss I just want to be able to have healthy baby before im 35 when its riskier but I do want to be healthy before I get pregnant I have a question if you lay flat on your back can you feel the fibroids I use to feel one but now I dont I seen stories of women that say they can see the ball size fibroids when they lay flat and look li they are pregnant but I dont feel or look pregnant I lot of the swelling from the pregnancy has gone down im alsmot back to my regular size so hopefully I will get a dr that can help me and get ride of this things

Hi Lid..to answer your question..yes..I could feel and see my fibroid when I laid flat on my back...I feel like an idiot now but I thought it was fat..I'm not overweight,,but I don't have a flat tummy..so I just thought it was fat..but after the doctor pointed it out to me how one area bulged more than the other side it was easy to see and feel and after my pregnancy ended..they did shrink but I was able to see them..now when I lay on my stomach it is as flat as a pancake..i could actually model swim wear! laying down of course! When I stand up everything just hangs out :) Please get a second opinion..I don't think they will have to do much testing except for an ultrasound to try and locate the fibroids and determine size...and don't even read those things about pills that get rid of fibroids..they don't work, I don't know exactly what they do but I think if it was that easy to get rid of a fibroid the world would be cure of fibroids and cancer..they are just trying to take advantage and prey on your hopes and need for a quick fix..if I thought for a second they worked I probably would have over dosed on them :) Take care

HI everyone!! First I want to say to Joker I am so sorry to hear about your loss. A little about me. I am 32 and was so happy to find out that I was pregnant for the 1st time. During a sonogram i was told that I had fibriods and may have complications. On my third month, I had a miscarriage. After the miscarriage I couldn't bare the thought of losing another pregnancy. I do want children so after speaking with my doctor, I am considering having a myomectomy. I would like to know more on having chidren after having a myomectomy. Are my chances good???? ABout the surgery... is it painful, what should I expect after getting the myomectomy done?

Hello. Joker you made me laugh haha. I also thought I was fat at the begining but then realized it was the fibroid that grew. Thanks Katarina and we will wait until December if fibroids allow us. About those pills I haven´t read anything about them but I don´t believe in magic solutions. About the surgery it´s not a high risk surgery. I didn´t suffer much pain, I used sedatives only one day and a half and in two weeks I was completely recovered and back into work, and in a month back into water gym. My experience was a very good and if I were you I will not even think about having the surgery done.

NervousOne-Hi and welcome. I will be 32 in few days. I just lost my first baby at 23 weeks in August due to fibroids. He died in our hands. Never before pregnancy new I had fibroids, no symptoms, regular period etc. I am scheduled for my abdominal myomectomy for January 24th and SO SCARED as you. My husband is one who wants me to have my surgery done, because he can't take to see us loosing another baby. I am so scared about ability to have kids after myo, but I guess we really have no choice. I think every women going through myo surgery is going throuht same emotional holocouster. Each of us is scared what future holds for us. You are not alone with your fears at this planet, don't be worry. :-) We just have to be stronger then other women withouth fibroids, I guess. :-)

Katarinak, I want to thank you for your words of encouragement. I am set to have the myo on Dec. 12. I am so scared of the unknown for me. I don’t know what to expect after the surgery. I guess its all worth it in the long run. If any of you could tell me what to expect it will help me out a little. I am so glad that we have a place where we can discuss our situations with people who actually are going through the same thing and understand how we feel.

Hello. I'm brand new to this site, but have been reading your very encouraging postings. Before this, I felt like I was the only one going through this. I'm scheduled for an abdominal myo next week, and like you, Nervous One, I am also very nervous about the surgery. I've been told I have one 6cm fibroid and adenomiosis, which will be treated with the surgery. However, so many of you have been through it all and are healing quite nicely. I've now reached my 40s, but thankfully my doctor didn't think a hysterectomy was necessary, especially since I still want to have a baby and she says my ovaries are perfect. But a word to all of you who are also nervous about the surgery - try to go in there with a positive mindset, as it will definitely help you heal better and faster. I know I'll try.

Hi Lexie, They removed six fibroids from my uterus. Two were intramural and one subserous(the ones that grow outside). The biggest one was one of the intramural ones which measured 4cm diameter. I also had an abdominal surgery. If you want to ask any question or need some tip you can post me. I know it´s almost impossible not to worry but the easiest you take it the easiest you will recover.

Hi Lexie and Nervous_one...I will not tell you not to be nervous because you will be..and I know how it feels to have this upcoming surgery and everyone telling you not to worry..I know there were times when I wanted to kick my husband in the you know where because he would tell me to stop worrying and because he didn't have a uterus..but I didn't because I knew he meant well..so 1st thing when people tell you not to worry just smile and say thanks..I will tell you what got me to the surgery...I accepted that I was going to have the surgery and this was the best thing for me...I accepted that it was OK to be nervous, scared, doubtful..and that it is normal...when your FIGHT or FLEE feelings start nagging at you..choose to FIGHT..we have been through so much and we have survived..this surgery will seem like a walk in the park. Now for my experience with the surgery..I was scared and even started crying when I was in the OR prep room and I saw my doctor..I just couldn't hold it in..and you know what don't...don't be afraid to show that you are afraid..I felt much better after my cry..my doc came over to me and ask why are you crying..you are going to be fine...so after that..they started prepping me for surgery...I chose to epidermal after they gave me the epi I laid down they started to push my bed into the OR and the next thing I knew I was waking up..and I tell you honestly...Those first few moments after waking up were the best few moments of my life..I just felt so relieved and happy knowing the surgery was over and the rest of my life was starting..I didn't feel like was stuck in limbo..didn't feel like I was just waiting and watching other people lived their life while I was waiting...I was truly happy..then the drugs kicked in again and I was out...after I don't know how long I was taken to my room and I saw my husband..poor thing was there waiting for me....so to sum up my stay in the hospital..I don't remember much..I had the epi for the surgery and 1/2 of the next day of surgery..I was on Percoset and IB brofin also...after they took my epi out...(which I was against..I wanted to go home with it) I walked around the hospital for a little..and I felt a hundred times better..walking is really the best thing...I could feel my body coming alive..and please don't think I'm exaggerating..but after being knocked out and laying down for a day and 1/2..things in your body start to settle..you get a heavy feeling and your lungs feel heavy too..but a little stroll and you will feel so much better..and don't be scared to walk..I know you will think to yourself..these doctors are crazy I just had surgery..I can't get up and walk...you will be amazed..you can do it..you will be scared to move but just remember what I'm telling you..you will be fine and you will be able to do it..so after my little stroll I took a shower then my hubby came and picked me up..and I went home..to wrap this story up..I was truly amaze at how much better I felt when I was home and able to relax with my hubby...my advice is to do some light walking every now and then the 1st few days you are home..nothing crazy..just baby steps to the living room and back to your bedroom..your body will tell you when its time to do more..after a few days I got tired of being in my bedroom so I started watching TV in the living room and would get my own snacks..nothing crazy..basically your body will tell you when to do more..about 7 days after my surgery I went out with a friend and did a lot of walking and I felt like a new person..I don't know if anything I told you actually explains how you will be after the surgery...my recommendation and this is only based on my experience... I would take the epi if it is offered..and I take your pain pills! When I got home I took mine the 1st few days like clock work..every 4 hours :) and after that I would take thing when I felt the slightest pain..and yes I will admit sometimes I took them just because I felt like it... :) give a girl a break :) :) Please post with any questions or concerns..or comments or just to vent..we are all here to help..and just to let you know..there are several women are now pregnant after the surgery..MelissaK just had her baby girl..she is about 4 weeks now and we have 2 other women about 29 weeks now and one with twins :) If you have time read through all the post..we were all here after the Myo and now we are going through their pregnancies with them..and many of us..like myself hope to post soon that we are pregnant..and I wish the same for you girls also. Take Care!

Thank you, Joker and Damajuana. It's more encouraging to hear your perspectives than it is to talk to doctors, because you have actually been there and done that. And you both sound like you're doing pretty well, considering what you went through. Btw, congrats to those of you who have had your babies, and I'll keep those of you who are now pregnant in my thoughts. Joker, you're so right about how frustrating it can get when people keep telling you not to worry. That's all I hear, and yes, they really do mean well - and I would probably say the same thing to someone facing surgery. Well it's natural to worry, just as long as I resist the temptation to jump off the operating table and bolt for the door. It's veerrryy tempting. No wonder they knock people out fast. But thanks for the tip about the epi. I'll definitely ask about that. And I'll be glad to get on my feet and walk at the first moment it's allowed. Even if it's just a little stroll to help the healing process along. A couple questions though - do you know if myos are considered high risk surgeries, or relatively low risk? I keep hearing that you can lose a lot of blood during myos. Is that very common, or does it just sound more dangerous than it really is?

Joker...beautifully written! Lexi777 - in my estimation - any time you are under with general anesthesia - it is major surgery. Also, there's always the risk of bleeding and the doctor having to decide whether or not to perform a hysterectomy. I don't want to scare you. Believe me, that's not my intention. I just knew that I was definitely having major surgery with my ab myo and that it was more complicated than a hysterectomy. Now my doctor, told my husband and I that she was going to do everything in her power NOT to take my uterus out and to only remove my fibroids. There was never a guarantee - as there are no guarantees in life. However, I trusted my doctor wholeheartedly. I also trusted God and I knew that the surgery was worth it since I had already suffered a miscarriage and wanted very much to get pregnant again, maintain a healthy pregnancy and have a healthy child(ren). I'll never forget...my doctor came out of the surgery with me - a surgery that should have lasted one and a half hours - but lasted three... and she told my husband that I really needed a hysterectomy with the amount of fibroids I had - 46. However, by the grace of God, my doctor kept digging and digging and digging. She said she knew how much we wanted children. I cannot thank her enough for what she did on the operating table back in May! I am 41 years old. The majority of doctors would have said, "She's 41. Take our her uterus." However, my doctor gave us a second chance at fertility. So, my message is...know the risks. They are high. But know what and whom you are faithful in and never look back. If you honestly feel that your doctor has your best interest at heart, then go for it. Hopefully, you will not lose a lot of blood. I did not. However, my blood level dropped signifigantly after surgery and we were afraid that I would have to return to the operating room. The 24 -48 hours post surgery were extremely hard for me because I kept getting my blood checked and had to have two blood transfusions. Again, God came through and my blood level rose. Post surgery, I was on iron pills and colace for three months. I am now on a multivitamin and vitamin c daily and am beginning to lose the weight I gained. We'll start trying in less than 6 weeks! Lexi777- I hope I wasn't too harsh here. I was simply sharing my story and my opinion. I truly wish you the best - God's best! It always works out! :) Sasha777

Hi all, Joker, Beatifully written congratulations! I felt something similar just differently and shortly expressed. Of course you feel nervous, anxious and it´s very difficult to avoid it. The night before going to the hospital I kept telling my husband, what if we don´t go? What if I eat chalk so I have fever and don´t have the surgery? But then I thought if it´s not now I will have it later so let´s face it the best way possible. I told you that it´s not a high risk surgery because we are young and healthy persons, I think the level of risk of the surgery depends on the fact of having a previous disease . I was told that they could transfund me if something got complicated and that there was not much chance to happen. He said that if for example they find much more fibroids than expected like it happened to you Shasha they will, but they found only two more than expected so there was no need for transfusion, and also I had no sympthoms of having much more fibroids. The surgery took two hours , and in the Hospital I did it they were remodelling the recovering room so I returned directly to the room after the surgery. One tip is that I took a walkman with a ca__sette ( my prehistoric side) to the surgery room recorded by my mother's doctor for relaxation. It told me to imagine I was walking by the beach, in a sunny day, to relax my hands, my arms,etc while they were putting the anaesthecia on me. So I got asleep completely relaxed and woke up the same way. The only bad feeling I remembered when I woke up was cold, and that happens because surgery rooms are cold so germens and bacterias will not reproduce, but I am sure your hospital will have a heated recovery room, not like mine :). Another tip is to take nightdresses that have b___tons in the front from the neck till they end. Andthe last one I also started moving from the bed to a sofa six hours after the operation. My mom was the one who moved me, and I also thought she was crazy. She is a foot and ankle surgeon, but all I could think is please someone call a normal person and take this crazy woman away. But, then I realized it really helped me to go to the bathroom easily and feel less pain when wanting to pee. Finally, I already told you the end of the story, that night I was walking duck steeps through the corridor, and next day I dropped all the sedatives because they were not helping and only made me feel nausea. So it was a speddy recovery.

Hi everyone..I hope everyone is doing well..MsMonet..how are you..haven't heard from you in a few..I'm praying for you..you've got what 7 weeks to go! How exciting..I can't believe how fast time as flown by! LEXIE..to answer your questions..a Myo is considered major surgery..is it a dangerous life threating surgery..no for most women..basically if you don't have any underlying medical conditions then the surgery is a breeze..there are risk..just like there are risk with even the most basic things..I know it will scare you when the doctors tell you there is a chance you will loose your uterus, there is a chance for blood transfusion..yes all that is true and they have to tell you upfront for your own info and to protect themselves..just like they told me with inserting the breathing tube they could chip a tooth and blah blah blah..all that information is scary but it has to and should be disclosed..the more info you have on anything gives you the ability to know all the risk upfront and for you to make the best choice..enough of talking about all the scary stuff..believe when I tell you I was scared to death..now I sit back and think I was such a scary cat! But I really was..my best advice to you is to focus on the positive..in 99% of the surgeries everything goes smoothly..so I know this is easier said than done..don't focus on the risk..not to downsize the risk at all..it just seems more scary to you right now because you are the one facing it..and when you are the one facing it..your rational kinda goes down a little..if it was someone else facing the surgery you would be there telling them what I'm telling you now..because you would be able to see the risk although serious are really not the normal...I hope I was able to help out a little...you know also helped me was thinking about how I was going to feel after I woke up from the surgery..just knowing that it was over and behind me no matter the outcome and one way or the other I was going to be able to move on with my life :) Take Care everyone

Joker, thank you for your caring words. It means alot to me hearing it from someone who went through the same. ONe thing I do have to say is that reading what everyone has to say really gives hope. KNowing and feeling that I am not the only one going dealing with this really helps. THanks all!!! Well... I will be having the surgery in three weeks.. yes a little scared but feeling good about my decision to having it done. So please have me in your prayers...

JOKER-Hello. I am fine. Just sleepy all of the time. Getting alittle antsy because I am due soon. I try to envision their faces... :o) I am so excited. Well, I made it through a month of no bleeding! Yippee! In the last five months, I have bleed every month. The bedrest is doing me well. Feeling lots of kicks and hiccups. All is well. Hubby did take me out to dinner, last friday. It felt good to get out. Can't wait for your time to come. So exciting!

MsMonet! I'm so so glad to hear from you! I am so happy for you..thats right you take it easy no matter how bored you get..just think of this as a vacation right now because you will not get any rest once the twins are here! I'm so excited and happy for you! How much longer do you have to go..7 or 6 weeks! WOW! I can't believe how time has flown by (I told you they would) I still remember you telling us about the IVF and then the positive results..and then Twins! It all seem like yesterday. I'm looking forward to next 7 weeks flying by as fast as the last couple of months have! You have really given me the courage I need to go on...HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY! Nervous_One anytime you need a shoulder to lean on, to ask questions, or vent..we are all hear for you..ask as many questions as you want or vent..we will always understand...EVERYONE HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY!