Need opnions from forum members regarding Hysterectomy

[sfmini]

Hi, I just got this from my friend at work. She travelled a good ways for help, as we are in Columbus, Ohio and she went to Texas to get tested!

Here is her reply:

Hi Jody

I went to Dr Hotze's helath and wellness center in Houston, Texas

I get my bio-identical hormones and vitamines from them and do not have to go

back there since they adjust my medication based on my symptoms and blood tests

Your friend can call their number (1-877) 698-8698

and they will talk and explain to her about her condition

for absolutely free and won't expect her to come there

They spoke to me for over an hour the first time I called

and are very caring, understanding and helpful!!

1. Book : Hormones, health and happiness : Steven F. Hotze

They have 12 copies at Columbus Libraries

http://www.cml.lib.oh.us/

OR

Can pick it up for cheap at Amazon.com

http://amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/002-41239...x=6&Go.y=12

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2. Web site for Dr Hotze wellness center : http://www.hotzehwc.com/

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3. Testimonies of people :

http://howigotmylifeback.com/

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4. Doctors treating with bio-identical hormones in Coulmbus , OH

I have not been to any of them but it is worth investigating

http://www.cocprx.com/779645.html

e.g.

Armour Thryroid : Thyroid hormone

Progesteron : To counter balance Esterogen Dominance which creates binding globulines

which negates the abilities of the other hormones

DHEA : Building blocks of all hormones

Cortisol : Often thyroid problems has a fatigued adrenal gland associated with it

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5. Candida

This is a yeast fungus that can become out of control in your body and cause severe problems

Often starts because we take anti-biotics which kills the good and bad bacteria and then

candida becomes out of control since you do not have to good bacteria to counter balance it

Low thyroid is very common in cases of Candida. The thyroid gland has an important effect on the immune system. Adequate thyroid function also helps the digestive system operate correctly. As pointed out earlier, lack of proper digestive secretions can cause reduction of friendly bacteria. Constipation is also common with low thyroid. Body temperature will drop if thyroid function is low. A drop in body temperature stops many different chemical reactions from taking place. Some of these chemical reactions stop Candida overgrowth.

http://www.candida-yeast-problems.com/inde...reelac-msn.html

http://www.candidasupport.org/

http://www.enivaquality.com/healthnotes.as...rotocol-Summary

http://www.enivaquality.com/HealthNotes_Disclaimer.asp

http://www.stopyeast.com/saliva.html

http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/candida.htm#start

http://www.yeastconnection.com/fighting_diet.html

 

[LindaL]

Ok, first of all...if you absolutely need a hysterectomy, then I thnk that is best for your health and I think you will be very happy you did it. I am not sure why you need your ovaries out, tho. In fact most doctors I think prefer to keep them in if possible.

BUT...Last year around this time I went to my doctor because I was having very painful and heavy periods and I just couldn't deal with it anymore. After 2 different ultrsounds, my doctor recommended a D&C to see if that would help. I told her that if it didn't i would rather just go ahead with the hysterectomy, because I didnt plan on having any more kids (and it isnt possible to get pregnant in my current relationship anyway). OK, so I came here to this forum family of mine for advise, like you are doing now, and several recommended an ablasion, instead of a hysterectomy. Hmm...OK, never heard of that, so I asked my doctor about it and she said "OK" and gave me some options on a few different kinds of ablasions. Last May, I had a D&C and a balloon ablasion and altho I very rarely have some cramps (twinges actually, nothing I cant handle...and not even every month), I am have not had a period since May and I am painfree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For you, the D&C may help get the fibroids or they can take them labroscopicly (sp?), but if you dont have to have a hysterectomy, I would definately ask about an ablasion!! (Of course, you have to be past wanting kids and be very careful not to ever get pregnant).

 

[carlenehorse]

Jody THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE INFORMATION it will come in handy.

I really appreciate your help.

LindaL The ovaries per the ultrasound don't look healthy so he will probably take them out. But again he said he would see when he gets in there. I want the hysterectomy don't doubt that and I have no more plans for adding to my family. LOL

They have to do a abdominal hysterectomy due to the size of the fibroid and the size of the uterus. The fibroid has gotten so large that it has inverted (tilted) my cervix. Make it almost impossible for my doctor to get a pap smear last month. After a long while he managed to get the scraping.

Thanks again for all the advice I will keep you updated on my second opinion. My regular doctor will be setting me up with a female gyn for a second opinion.

Carlene

 

[OhHorsePee]

Absolutely get a female gynocologist! This will make your experience better all the way around. Had my first symptoms at the age of 28 and didn't get mine done until I was 36. Osteoporosis is a concern and I am sure your gynocologist will go over this with you. BUT, you need to make a list of questions to take with you to your appointments. Sometimes doctors often do not think to explain things to their patients and by you having your questions ready you will be doing you both a great favor.

I didn't have much trouble from mine that I did not cause myself. I came home from the hospital and tore up carpet before I had my staples out. Not smart but I was not use to sitting still. It'll all work out!

Good luck!

Fran

 

[poncho]

i had a radical hysterectomy 2 years ago due to cancer and my doctor told me if i want to try herbal pills and they help

 

[Minimor]

My mom had a complete hysterectomy in 1974 or 1975 due to endometriosis. she started HRT immediately and has been on it ever since, though her dosage now is smaller than it was in the early years.

It's my understanding that it is safer to take HRT if your ovaries are gone than if you still have them. With them gone you don't have anything making those hormones naturally. If you have ovaries and are taking the HRT, there's risk of an excess or imbalance. Osteoporosis is a concern for my mom so she has continued to take her pills with the doctor's approval--after 30 some years her heart is good, and she doesn't have breast cancer, so it's working for her.

 

[RainSong]

Everyone could tell when it was happening because I'd keep putting on my sweater then taking it off then putting it back on again.

What... that's not normal?! I do that all the time... I can't control my own body temp that well, for some reason.

 

[JennyB]

OK went to my doctor (family doctor) in December and he said my uterus was enlarged and would like to send me to a specialist. I had my appointment with him yesterday and he said I had a large fibroid cyst and I would need a complete hysterectomy. I am 43 years old and my first question to him was since you have to take the ovaries out what about the hormone replacement therapy after the surgery.

Here is where he freaked me out. He said I don't give hormone replacement I only give it when your body goes into menopausal!!!

Well to my understanding your ovaries produce the hormones and if you take them out what will happen to your body? Since you are not getting anymore hormones won't this send your body into menapausal?

Of course he said he didn't think so. Well needless to say I am going to get a second opinion. I know I need the hysterectomy but I want more clarification about the hormone repleacement therapy.

If anyone has had a hysterectomy I would like to here what your doctors said about the hormone replacement therapy.

Thanks so much for all your help.

Carlene

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Carlene hello,

I am 51 and had a full hysterectomy in when I was 43. I had endometriosis I believe when I first started my period as a teen. Fought that for years with 3 operations and a lot of medications

: My gynocologist had hormone patches on me when I woke up! She didn't really know how bad it was until she got in there, and saw everything was a MESS :new_shocked: and she decided to take everything, which we had also talked about. After the fact, I am GLAD I had the operation, but I wish she could have kept my ovary...I just feel that if it was still there, I wouldn't need to be on hormones. I tried twice being off of them and that was horrible...CRY

:..did I cry a lot...hubby said, TAKE THOSE PILLS!!!

If I were you, I would most certainly get a second opinion and even a 3rd one if your insurance will pay for it. Also if your doc is not a woman, try a woman doc...I have been to plenty of men docs, but when it comes to understanding what a woman feels, THEY DON'T HAVE A CLUE ...I really LIKE the women docs I have been to and they surely know what your going through or will go through

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Also ask if they can save your ovaries if possible, even if it's just one, and Please DON'T do the surgery unless your surgery doc is going to place hormone patches on you...years before I had to have one ovary taken out and my goodness sake, did I get HOT FLASHES!!! ...and I was only in my 20's! :new_shocked:

So you will feel horrible if you aren't placed on hormones right after surgery, believe ME

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I was reading in the paper awhile back and can't remember the whole article, but they have done recent studies about docs being to quick to take the ovaries when YOU REALLY do need them. I would do some internet study on that and if I can find the article, I will let you know.

Good Luck and please do more research on this and get more opinions than even I did. It's your body! :aktion033: ...and YOU need to decide what YOU feel comfortable with. I hope that what others and myself have said, will help with your decisions

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BIG HORMONAL HUGS!,

Jenny

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[carlenehorse]

Thanks Jenny if there is any possible way to save the ovaries that it will be done but it doesn't look

too promising. I agree about the HRT right after surgery. Don't worry I am getting a second opinion with a woman doctor.

Carlene

 

[HGFarm]

Had one, LOVE it!! Mine was a partial- they left the ovaries. If not, it throws you into menopause. However, I certainly dont miss the other things that went with being 'complete'!! LOL I felt better after the surgery than I did in YEARS!!