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Joker-thank you for your answer. I am terified if I am making right decision, picking out the right doctor. My is regular OBgyn which scares me, because I have a feeling everyone went throught surgery with ER (infertility specialist). My is sugesting me to wait 12 months after surgery just like your Joker, but I am so scared they will grow back by than. And one of mine fibroids (I have 2 by MRI) smaler one 1,2x2,4 cm is in posterior wall just like your was Joker. And then I have one big one (7,7x8,9cm)in front wall. My due date suposed to be this comming Saturday. December22nd so I have ornament with my baby's name from funeral home on my tree and I am so emotional this days. I am just so so terified if I am making right choices. Joker did you had ultrasound ever since surgery to check if you are fibroids free ? I am praying for all of us at this forum to hold baby one day. Praying for every single person on this forum, because you are all such a wonderful people, who went trought so much stuff.

Yippee! Just wanted to tell you that I went to my Peri today and my daughter weighs 4.6 ounces and my son weighs 4.5 ounces... I am only 31 weeks. I think I may have some whopper children! Heartbeats are great and so is everything else.

Hi Kat - Like Joker, I didn't have much post-surgery bleeding either. In fact, my bleeding was very light, until I got my period about 10 days post-surgery. I know this weekend will be tough for you. My due date was supposed to be on 9/14, and on that day, I was on a business trip. I couldn't concentrate on anything other than, "I'm not supposed to be here. I'm supposed to be having a baby right now." But just know that we are praying for you and with you, and that you have found a great forum that understands what you're going through. Because myomectomies are becoming more common, I've read that more and more OB/gyn's are becoming knowledgable in doing them, so if you doctor feels confident, I don't think you have anything to worry about. I know 12 months sounds like a long time to wait to TTC, but hopefully, your doctor will allow you to cut it to 6 months like Joker's doctor.

Hi everyone!.. MsMonet..I have a confession to make..I have been spying on you..no not really...but yesterday after posting I was looking at other threads and came across yours..(I was in the multiple..since I can't even have one why not go for two:-) I saw the one you started and had to read it! I'm so happy everything is going so well for you..and I am even more happy you are now 31 weeks and those little babies are so big! yea girl..just hang in there...Kat and healing..I'm right here for you..I know exactly how you feel..I was due Oct 23rd..which is my mom's birthday..and this year I couldn't even pick up the phone to say those words to her. When we put up the tree I got a little ornament with her name on it and my husband but it on the tree and I had to walk away because he put it on then he moved it to put it next to his..it broke my heart and I had to leave the room..I think he was probably too caught up with his own feelings to notice I almost set the tree on fire! I know no matter what..a day will never be the same again...but we have to move through it. Kat to answer your questions about your OB doing the surgery..1st I believe he has to be trained as a surgeon also..they just can't do the surgery because they are a GYN..my doctor is a OB-GYN surgeon so I was very comfortable with him. If you have doubts sit down with your doctor and just be blunt...tell him you need to ease your mind about how good he is..how many operations like yours has he preformed..I said this before but I have no problems saying it again...make a list and ask your doctor if you can e-mail it to him..fax..whatever..this way he/she has time to look over it before you go to see them and are prepared to answer your questions..this way the answers are not rushed and you are not left feeling like you didn't have enough time..i was very blunt with my doctor and told him..look I want my uterus..and if that doesn't happen then just leave me on the table! He basically told me he has done this millions of times and I'm not his first or his last..and there was nothing special about my case :) About waiting a year..my doc basically told me that (i'm a__suming) so I could just concentrate on healing..plus it is better to tell someone a year and then depending on how they heal change it to 6 months...rather than tell them they can ttc in 3 to 6 months and then have to tell them to wait a year....so things change..I went to my doc after six months and he said I look good and I can start trying. Just hang in there girl...I know this is hard to do..but right now just concentrate on getting through the surgery and healing. Your fibroids are bigger than the monsters I had..I had two huge ones..and I mean huge..I don't remember the exact size..I think I posted them before but they were huge..so huge that my doctor commented on them after surgery that he couldn't believe how big they were..he knew they were big but he didn't think they were that big...I've been writing so long I don't know what I stated talking about :) I just want to wish everyone a happy holiday and an even happier new year! I know the holidays are hard and our past makes it even harder..but just know that you are not alone and better time is ahead..but you know what..if you feel like walking out of the room and screaming and crying for a minute or two..then do it..we are all human and if our heart aches we need to release it..just like if it was a festering wound that needed to be drain..don't keep it in, but don't let the sadness take over you. I think I have been falling into that trap lately and taking it out on poor hubby..sometimes I just want to slap him because he always seem to look on the bright side..but I'm thankful that I have him. Take Care!

Hi All! Katarinak, to answer your questions, I had five fibroids instead of just one. My doctor said the big fibroid was right up front, but I'm not sure where they found the other four. I didn't bleed too much during the surgery, so no blood transfusion was needed. My doctor said they try their best to avoid transfusions unless absolutely necessary. Then after the surgery I had what resembled a medium/light period for about 11 days, when my actual period started. I won't lie. It was very painful and lasted for 5 days, but judging from other postings, that seems pretty common. Now it's been over 3 weeks and it still hurts, which is also not a surprise. But remember that I'm also allergic to the best painkillers. That's just bad luck on my part, and may be very different for you. I think it was Joker who said if you can get an Epi right before the surgery, it can help with the pain. Anyway, I hope this info helps, but believe me I was very, very frightened about having surgery, possibly losing my uterus etc., but that's why this site is so good. So many of you have already gone through the surgery and emerged intact, so Katarinak, please keep in mind that your worst fears aren't likely to come true. And from what I've read, it seems highly unlikely for something truly awful to come of it. Try to concentrate on what you have to gain instead. Like getting rid of the fibroids problem, having a healthy uterus, etc. I wish you well, and I hope all of you will have a great holiday season and that you'll enter the new year full of hope. Cheers!

JOKER-So, your spying on me, huh? OK, Missy. I see what kinda game you are playing. :o) Keep praying, girl and you will get the desires of your heart. I will pray for multiples for you, girly! So, I don't have much time left... I pray that I can make it without going to ER again. I know I can! I know I can! Girl, you pretty much know my story since 2006. God is still good! Although, I have gone through much it had all been erased because when I feel my little ones kick or move nothing can top that but their birth. Joker, your route may be alitte long and alittle bumpy but soon, very soon the path becomes smooth. So smooth that you won't look back... Be patient, your time is coming!

Hi everyone! Happy Holidays to all! MsMonet thank you for your encouraging words.. I know I get down sometimes but I think about you when I do and just remember all the struggles you and the other women here have gone through and that I'm not alone and there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Keep up your strength and courage and I pray you do not have to return to the ER. I'm so excited for you.. just a few more weeks to go! time really does fly! Have a happy holiday :-)

Joker-can I please ask you if they checked your uterus year after surgery if it's fibroid free. My Dr. want's me to wait 1 year and I am so scared they will come back by than . SO SCARED.

KATARINA-I would get a second opinion if I were you. My scar tissue came within a few months after surgery. This blocked my tubes. Therefore, I couldn't get preggo without IVF. I ended up getting preggo 6 months after surgery (Myo). I did get fibroids again during pregnancy due to the hormones.

Ms. Monet, how are you doing? You are about 40 days out or so, right? Are you swelling at all? I am so swollen that I can barely walk. If so, is there anything that helps? Well hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and baby dust to all. I have been praying for everyone! Take care.

HOPEFUL-Thats right not too much longer, girl. Everything used to be swollen until I got more rest (by laying down not necessarily sleeping) and elevating my legs. Only my hands are alittle swollen now. Walking is difficult for me. I walk like Fred Sanford or Archie Bunker. Do you lay down alot and elevate your feet?

Ms. Monet, I have tried laying down and elevating my feet. Nothing is working. The doctor has checked my blood pressure numerous times so he has ruled out preeclampsia which is good. My ankles are so swollen that it is making it really difficult to walk. My doctor is beginning to think that I am not even going to make it to my c-section on Jan. 29th. Are you ready for the arrival of the twins? Once again, I am so happy for you!

Hi MsMonet and Hopeful! I'm so excited for the two of you! Every time I feel hopeless, I think of you girls. I can't wait until I am here sharing my healthy pregnancy with you all! I'm not going to lie..some days are harder than others but I try not to loose hope :-) I want to thank you girls for continuing to post and proving to others dreams do come through! I'm here counting down the time with the both of you : -) KAT....No I haven't been checked for scar tissue or blockage since my surgery. I plan on going back to my doc in the early part of next year..Jan/Feb to be looked at again. I still have two small fibroids that sit low in my uterus but my doctor told me the size was not an issue and they should not cause any issues when I'm pregnant and the reason he didn't remove them is because they were not worth the risk of me bleeding and leading to complications since they were located near major blood supply things..whatever that means...but please please stop worrying abut waiting a year..I know it is not easy to hear it..I know exactly how you feel. My doctor did give me an exam when I went to see him after 6 months and he told me everything was great. I didn't really get an answer from him as to why he told me to wait a year, I didn't care anymore because I got the green light for 6 months. The next time I see him I will ask him. I honestly think he told me to wait a year given my history he didn't want me to start trying right away and not give myself enough time to heal. When I went to see him for my 6 weeks check up he told me I was healing well and I could start trying in 6 months..he told me the reason why he didn't want me to start trying in 3 months was due to the large and deep incisions he had to make to get the two monsters out and he was OK with me getting pregnant after 6 months. I hope this helps you..but like MsMonet say..get a second opinion after your surgery, and talk to your doctor now about why you should have to wait 6 months..from what I have seen on my little research is most doctors advise waiting 3 to 6 months and this is based on...how many cuts and how deep the cuts are, how likely are your fibroids to return, and your age. From what you have posted about the size of your fibroids I think 1 year is too long because my fibroids were bigger..one of mine might have made up the both of yours..but please get a second opinion..don't take my word on it because I have no medical degree : -) but this is why this little chat we have going here is so great.with get advice and suggestions from women who have gone through this...but for right now concentrate on the surgery and getting well. Take Care..and I hope I was able to ease your mind some. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

KatarinaK... I read your posting re: waiting one year, and I'll relay my history and my RE's approach... again, this is MY situation and I'm not advising you or anyone to supercede their doctor's advice... I had 8 fibroids removed (2 lbs.) from almost everywhere on the OUTSIDE of my uterus on 05/02/07... many, many incisions... by the middle of May, I ovulated (according to the OPK) and my RE encouraged me to try to get pregnant that month and every month following... at six months post-myo, I had an HSG which indicated no scar tissue and my tubes were clear (pre-myo HSG indicated the same)... RE told me that the pregnancy wouldn't be affected by the healing process (or vice-versa) because it's a number of months before pregnancy's size/growth is significant enough... keep in mind that I'm 39, so perhaps that plays a role in his aggressive stance... anyway, no pregnancies, but in my heart I'm realizing that it's been a male (in)fertility factor all along... I don't regret the myo because it could have affected a pregnancy and has relieved other symptoms, but without healthy sperm, I think we're up a creek re: natural conception... anyway, just wanted to give you another RE's perspective... happy holidays to all... MsMonet and Joker, I think and pray for you all the time... and hopeful24, you too... Joker, we'll do it... just watch.

Hi all, I just wanted to tell you all that I did go throught with my surgery. (mayo) I had a little scare regarding my liver but everything turned fine, THe doctors gave me the ok. I went in on Dec 12. Scared but had you all in my thoughts and knew that everything would turn out okay. YOu all were right. I was in and out. I had nothing to worry about. I want to thank you all. YOu all have a part in my recovery. I am on my 2nd week and feeling good. The first couple of days were the worst. I had to stop taking the pain killers because they were making me feel really bad. So they recommended motrin. LOL I did the walking like you all said to do .. and i have to say that it really works. I feel good... but i have to say that i still get pains but I guess that comes with the territory. THank you all.... hope everyone had a happy holiday. I will keep you all posted. Please keep me in your prayers that the surgery was a success. I am hoping that god would bless me with a healthy little one.

Hi Ladies I wanted to get some help from you all I was told today I have 3 fibroids 2cm, 4cm and 8cm on the outside of my uterus I have to have surgery my gyno recommened a doctor to me should I go with her recommendation what questions do I ask I want to get it done as soon as possible so I can get it over with im a little scared but I have to do it cause if I dont I cannot get pregnant I was told now that the fibroids might of been the cause of my loss at 21w 4d this past October I checked the doctor out in the texas board of medicen and all she has bad is that she overcharged a patient insurance in 2004 but thats it how long does it take for them to schedule a surgery once you find the doctor you want to go with please help if anyone is from Houston TX and know a doctor let me know please