Be it right or be it wrong I am not doing it

grams2jc
grams2jc Member Posts: 756
in Breast Cancer #1
My primary care physician listened to all of the suggestions I had been given by 3 gyns and my MO and told me he thought this was a bad time for a hyst. Maybe in 6 months, maybe never.
My rheumatoid arthritis is in remission right now, seems my bc is also, and he would like me to recover more from surgery, chemo and rads before stressing my body even more with another surgery. We do not want anything to cause any flare-ups. We will continue to do u/s every 3 months for now and decide if we need to do something at a later date.

So, moving on to look forward to the holidays, and my 2nd grandchild in January...I'll be that song and "don't worry, be happy"

Jennifer

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  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #2
    You go Jennifer!
    I always feel good when I listen to that song. I'm also expecting my 2nd grandbaby!

    Enjoy yours.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia
  • mollieb
    mollieb Member Posts: 148
    #3
    It really makes sense
    It really seems that your decision is sound. Helpful to hear your thought process.
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #4
    mollieb said:

    It really makes sense
    It really seems that your decision is sound. Helpful to hear your thought process.

    Jennifer ...
    I thrilled that you have been a part of the process here -- taking control of our own health and body is very important.

    Now time to rest, relax and enjoy for a few months, then you can move forward with hyst.


    Strength, Courage and Hope for a CURE.

    Vicki Sam
  • grams2jc
    grams2jc Member Posts: 756
    #5
    So hard to make the decision
    Didn't want to do anything "stupid". Was feeling a little bit stuck between doctor opinions. Probably could have made this decision much more quickly and easily pre-"chemo brain".

    Just another fun curve in the cancer road,

    Jennifer
  • Lynn Smith
    Lynn Smith Member Posts: 1,264 Member
    #6
    grams2jc said:

    So hard to make the decision
    Didn't want to do anything "stupid". Was feeling a little bit stuck between doctor opinions. Probably could have made this decision much more quickly and easily pre-"chemo brain".

    Just another fun curve in the cancer road,

    Jennifer

    Smart doctor
    Smart doctor you have and you agreeing.Isn't that way always.My gastro doctor thought soon after my breast surgeries I need a hernia operation.He was adamant.After 2 years I am fine but fired him.I would do it again in a heartbeat.I've had way to many mistakes made. I know longer put up with it.Fired 3 doctors within a year.I always wonder how they would feel if it was their loved one.

    Take a break,enjoy life and soon the holidays.

    Lynn Smith
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #7
    dont' want flare up..but if
    dont' want flare up..but if flared would that be much worse time to do it?

    Just a thought?

    My U.C. flared BIT TIME during start of BC and all the way through radiation! (went on steriods for quite some time...which helped..but gained 25lbs
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #8
    disneyfan2008 said:

    dont' want flare up..but if
    dont' want flare up..but if flared would that be much worse time to do it?

    Just a thought?

    My U.C. flared BIT TIME during start of BC and all the way through radiation! (went on steriods for quite some time...which helped..but gained 25lbs

    Overall health and well being
    Is very important when facing a major surgery. You need to be as strong as possible before being assaulted again. Glad you've got someone looking at all of you and not just the part they're in charge of.

    I don't remember if you've had either an endometrial biopsy or D & C and what the results were. Just keep a close eye on things and have a happy and healthy holiday season.

    Suzanne

    PS If you do have to have the hysterectomy, ask about Davinci robotic assisted surgery or laparoscopic hysterectomy. I came home from the hospital on NO pain meds and was amazed at how good I felt. It was very hard for me to remember to take it easy because it's still major surgery - just major surgery via small incisions.
  • grams2jc
    grams2jc Member Posts: 756
    #9
    Double Whammy said:

    Overall health and well being
    Is very important when facing a major surgery. You need to be as strong as possible before being assaulted again. Glad you've got someone looking at all of you and not just the part they're in charge of.

    I don't remember if you've had either an endometrial biopsy or D & C and what the results were. Just keep a close eye on things and have a happy and healthy holiday season.

    Suzanne

    PS If you do have to have the hysterectomy, ask about Davinci robotic assisted surgery or laparoscopic hysterectomy. I came home from the hospital on NO pain meds and was amazed at how good I felt. It was very hard for me to remember to take it easy because it's still major surgery - just major surgery via small incisions.

    Thanks Suzanne
    I did have an endometrial biopsy and the results were fine. I have also had a 2nd u/s which showed no changes after 2 months. Agreed to u/s again in 3 months.

    The gyn I spoke to told me he could do the hyst either DaVinci or laparoscopically and we could decide if and when I decide to have it. I want to give myself the chance to be stronger and hopefully not back on any immune suppressant drugs for the arthritis. I feel like the longer I go without suppressing my immune system the better everything will be. It was my understanding when I was 1st dx with RA that stress is a trigger so am trying to be more stressfree.

    Now if only I could get a handle on my diet.....darn Halloween candy

    Jennifer
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #10
    You have a lot to look
    You have a lot to look forward to! A new grandbaby! Congrats Jennifer!


    Hugs, Leeza

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