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Thanks for the advice Lexie I do have a list of questions I have for her but I have added the ones you wrote im scared I dont choose the right one I do want to feel confortable with her I hope she is it and I can have my myo soon I just want to put this situation in my past and for me to finally get a good night sleep eventually the most thing that scares me is the part they have to put me completly to sleep is so scarry to me

By the way, is anyone else having painful periods post-op? This is my second period since the operation, and the pain is horrific. My doctor had said my body doesn't heal well (terrible scarring). Other than that, I can't understand why I'm cramped up even down to my toes. The only huge change so far is, since the operation I haven't had the usual two weeks of extreme cramping and bleeding before periods, as I used to. But these last 2 periods have been brutal. From the other posts, it seems like most people start seeing better periods after the first one. Did anyone else have this problem post-op? Should the pain lighten up as I heal, or could internal scars pose a problem down the road?

Lid27, that was one of my biggest fears too - being knocked out, and not knowing what would happen after that. I felt like I was the only one in the world going through this, until I found this site. It's normal to be afraid, but everyone here has either been through this surgery, or will soon go through it, and our worst fears rarely seem to come true. Try to keep the main goal in mind through all of this - delivering a healthy baby. A cousin of mine had a myo a couple years ago, and now she has a healthy 1 year old and she's pregnant again. So try to look to the future.

Joker, we are name our little guy Kerrick Michael. His nursery is being done in a farm house theme, so with cows, horses, and sheep. It is pretty cute. We are from Kansas and my husband is a farm boy so it was one of the only themes we could agree on, but I absolutely love the way the room turned out. Lid27, I was terrified going into my surgery as well, but I placed my trust in my doctor and everything turned out wonderful. Take care everyone!

LID-Here are some questions that I asked. How often and about how many myomectomies have you performed? How often or how many times was a Myo converted to a Hysterectomy? In how many cases were blood transfusions required? Do recycle the blood during surgery or do you collect blood before surgery? How long do your patients stay in the hospital? Why do I need a Myo? Are there other options? What are the benefits and risks to this operation? What would happen if I didnt get this operation? What kind of anesthia (sp) would I need? How long for recovery? How long do I wait to get preggo? How much is the operation? Also, find out if your surgeon is board certified. I hope you dont get these questions to late. I said a prayer for you, girl. Keep your head up. I had 2 Myos. It seems overwhelming but its really not. Just make sure you walk afterwards. The week before my Myo, I prayed alot. Especially the night before. I prayed for the doctors, nurses, instruments, etc. You can do this, girl. Remember what your goal is... You want a baby or babies... Stay focused. Although, I also had to get a Lap early last year, also. I got preggo with twins. Fibroids grew back but didnt get in the way,,, As far as getting knocked out, I may be weird but I thought it was cool. I chose a country I wanted to travel to and I was out. The first time, I went to Egypt, then Greece then Turkey. You wake up so quick its amazing. I was always cold when I woke up in the recovery room. I could feel and hear but not see, right away. I heard a doctor or nurse calling my name and I opened my eyes. I was moaning but dont recall feeling pain. I slept so much the first few days.

LEXIE-My first 2 or 3 periods were the same as if I had fibroids. It scared me. I had less to no pain but alot of blood. Things did eventually o back to normal. My doctor said it takes awhile for the body to get back on track sometimes. HOPEFUL-Your nursery sound so cute. I was also nervous with my first Myo. When I got the second one, it was easier.

Hi ladies I went to my appt with the RE she told me that by what she sees in the report from my gyno I might not need surgery cause all my fibroids are on the outside of my uterus and that she can asure me that it was not the cause of my loss but she said to make sure if I need surgery or not I need a saline-infusion sonography has anyone had that done before and does it hurt the RE told me it does not hurt that it might be a little of discomfert but as I research some website says you might feel lite cramping the last time I had a v____al ultrasound I did have cramping the girl was so rough on me I had them done when I was pregnant and it never hurt so please if anyone had one done let me know how it feels how long is the procedure and do they give you any pain killers or anything in case it hurts

I am 27 years old and have been TTC since a laperoscopy in April 2006. We thought that I had endo. because of the severe pain and heavy periods. He found nothing (except a problem with my colon that he fixed) and we started trying. A sono. tech had once said something about fibriods that she saw, but didnt seem worried. After 3 months of trying, I started having day 21 blood tests to see if I ovulated. I was not, so we started on Clomid. We gradually increased Clomid until I was taking 100mg. After being on Clomid (with gynodiol and progesterone) for a few months I started having sonograms on day 10 to see how many follicles and then got the trigger shot and IUIs. I had 2-4 follicles every time and my husband's sperm count was normal. We just were not getting pregnant. I followed this routine for 6 months with no success. During this time my periods became HORRID where I was missing work because of the gushing, fist sized clots, and cramps on one side. Pain meds didnt even touch the cramps, I started taking 4 ibuprofins every 6 hours with little relief. The sono tech mentioned the fibroid every time I was in for my day 10 follecular check, but the Dr never said anything and we would hope that I got preg. When I didnt, we would precede with the next month and forget about the fibroid. I had a yearly exam and my Dr called back saying that I was SEVERELY anemic and to start taking hefty doses of iron. I did this for 3 months. In June of 2007 I had the worst period, yet, and called my Dr crying one night. He saw me the next day and was shocked at how much I was bleeding (when he saw me it was NOTHING compared to the day before) and almost put me straight in the hospital. I was so weak and pale, He did a sono and found 3 golf ball sized fibroids and scheduled a myomectomy for 5 days later. Once inside he found not only 3 golf ball sized fibroids but a TON of pea-sized ones. He said that holding my uterus was like holding a bag of gravel because there were SO many. He told me that I was prob. getting pregnant every month, they just had nowhere to stick and grow. He made me walk a lot in the hospital and gave orders for me to stay mobil at home. Two weeks after my surgery I had a very light period right on time. THEN, I started getting pains in my foot so bad that I couldnt walk. I saw my OB and he sent me to an orthopedic. I was put in a cast for a tendon in my foot, so I was basically in bed for a while. I was in the cast for 6 weeks. I had not had another period, but my uterus had healed well and I was waiting for my next period to have the dye test done on my tubes (can clog up b/c of scar tissue). Two days after I got my cast off my leg was double in size and I couldnt walk, so I went to the Dr and they found that I had a large blood clot in my leg (I know...it never stops) and was hospitalized. I was put on Coumadin and told to "never take fertility meds again" by the MEAN Drs at the hospital. I seriously hated them-they didnt look at the fact that I had just had major surgery and my leg in a cast, but only focused on the hormones! My OB and my new internest Dr. are GREAT and have not freaked out about any of that. I have been on Coumadin (blood thinner) since Aug. 30, 07 and we CANNOT get pregnant while I am on it (my Dr said I may end up with SEVERE birth defects). At first I hated waiting 6 months, but it has been a nice breathing period away from all the counting and stress. I will finish up the blood thinners at the end of Feb, have the dye test a few days later, and then start trying that same week. My period happens to fall that last week in Feb (I ALWAYS start on day 28, even when I wasnt ovulating, like clockwork) so everything has worked out and hopefully next time this year I will have a little one. I love my OB to PIECES and trust him SO much. I am so thankful that I have had the surgery. My periods have been FABULOUS (a little heavy b/c of the blood thinners, but NOTHING like they were) with no cramps at all. I didnt know they could be this great...and hopefully they will be better when I get off the thinners. I know I am ovulating. Through all of this I am so in tune with my body and know what side and everything (sometimes both sides). My cramps are worst when I am ovulating than they are when I actually start my period! I am excited for what Feb and March bring!!! I am sorry that this was so long, but it has been such an ordeal and I wanted to share every part of it. Hopefully this will help you, but not happen to you!!! I wouldnt change anything about the summer from Hell that I just had for the sake of my periods and clean uterus!!! Good luck to you all!

Dear KKMS...My oh my...what journey you have taken to get to where you are today. Well, you've certainly found the right place to share your personal story, be encouraged, help others and report good news in time to come. Thank you for sharing your story and most importantly, I am so happy that you found the doctor(s) to finally give you the care you need. All the best while ttc! Many of us (including myself) are presently ttc. Hopefully, we'll be the next "Ms. Monet" and "Hopeful's" :) Sasha~

Hey girls just thought I would stop in and update. I had my weekly doctor's appointment and I am now going to have my c-section on Jan. 24th. Well everyone take care!

Congrats, Hopeful! Wow, you are just right around the corner. I am so happy for you!

Hello. I have been reading these post and they have truly been a blessing to me. I see how God has brought so many people, such as myself, a very long way. I want to say that I searched the internet and when I came upon all of you women, who have been so "real" about your situations, it inspired me to come aboard because I just think that you all are so wonderful. You are helping a lot of people who reads your words of encouragement, including me. I too have 3 fibroids and I am scheduled for surgery on Monday, Jan.21st (in a few days) and am really nervous about everything. Their sizes are 6+ cm, 4cm, and 2cm. After reading how so many of you have come through and continue to press on I know everything will be ok. Not only do i have the fibroids, heavy cycles, etc. but I am also a cancer survivor. I believe in the power of God, the power of prayer, and I know that miracles happen everyday because I am one. I thought that I was alone until I began talking about fibroids among my peers and i found out so many women have them. Although the surgery is only days away for me, you all have really helped me with many unanswered questions that I had. I want to encourage you all to keep ttc because the best is yet to come and I know that there is nothing to hard for God. He healed me of cancer and I know that he can bless our wombs-uterus to bear healthy and beautiful children. Blessings!

A-MIRACLE- You will make it through this surgery just fine. We've all been there. I know you've been praying but make sure you really get on your knees the night before. Ask for everything it is that you want in your future and present. Kids, etc. Pray for the doctors, nurses, instruments and pray that you have a speedy recovery. The surgery will be over before you know it. If you have any questions, pls ask.

A-Miracle- You are a walking miracle! May God Bless You, Girl!

A-miracle-just wanted to let you know you are not alone sandra-d is having surgery on 22nd and myself on 24th, so all 3 of us scheduled for next week. So we will be recovering together :-).

Hopeful24-we might be at operating room at same time, because your c-secton is same day as my myo. Have a good luck and lets God guides your Dr. hands. Enjoy every moment of that so long awaited delivery day. You desrve it GIRL.