I am not sure if you were referring to my post or another's. Whatever the case, so glad to hear you say you will check out alternatives. Trust me on this: it will not be just your identity, and personality changing. The physical problems alone are enough. If you were responding to my post, I thank you for your kind thoughts.
Terri, I made a pact with myself. I cannot go back in time and change the damage done to me, but I will help any other female I hear about who is told she needs a Hysterectomy. Even if it takes one woman at a time, I will help promote to stop this insanity done by doctors. I wish someone would have told me. I try not to dwell on what was done, but I do wake up each morning to face another trying day, and before I get out of bed, I admit, I curse the doctor who left me to deal with my daily trials and physical damage done to my body. Then I finish with a prayer, and I ask for strength to make it through the day with less pain than the day before, and thank the higher power for the good things I do have in my life - a supporting husband, my children, 'true blue' other family and friends, and also pray that I can find answers to help me now after this damage done to me. Whenever I read about another woman who after me had a Hyst. done; I wish I could have reached her before she had gone through with it, and read about her now dealing with the same damage. This just breaks my heart, truly. So, Terri, I am reaching out to you.
In generations to come, I guarantee there will come to pass where this horrible injustice done to women will fall along the lines as the holocaust, slavery, and such. Women will say, "I can't believe this was still happening in the years of 2000..." (?) Hey, it was less than 100 years ago that a law was passed so women could vote. Hers Foundation is trying to get legislation put into effect so women are made aware of and to be informed of this life altering surgery and know alternatives. If you read the Hers Foundation blog and archives, you will find women who have posted have so much in common. Not only with the same physical problems, but that they were not told by their doctors of alternatives, and not made aware of the complications which may arise (I would like to say "will arise") after this type of surgery. Too many of the same and common statements are made by doctors; i.e., "You will feel so much better. Your sex life will not be affected. You must have this done or you may face awful consequences if not done."...etc., etc., and why are we all posting these same statement? It happened to me, so I can vouch for this. I will love to see the day when this surgery is banished, and only done for a truly valid life threatening reason, and doctors have to own up to why it is actually the only route to go, and have it verified and justified by more than just one physician, and 'Legal Eagles' on board to back this up, and verify the woman has been well informed, and watch how many hysterectomies will cease. Watch how doctors will try then to become educated on how to perform Myoectomies and other alternative methods which they didn't think to bother with before. Heaven forbid they make less money. I would love to see where insurance companies demand that a doctor proves the Hyst. is necessary, and documents are signed by the female stating she has been made aware of the problems which may arise from this type of operation, she has been made aware of all alternative procedures available, she has been given these options, and this signed and witnessed. If this information is not provided to the female (and would love to have it where a woman must see the Hers Foundation video), the insurance company will not pay for. Gee, what a novel thought?
See Terri, get me going, and I could write a book. I am not alone with how strongly I feel, and would not appeal to you if this was not so important. I hope I have helped as others who have posted here. Please contact the Hers Foundation. You will be in communication with only people who truly care. I care. So, you take care, and heed the words which are only written to save you. I mean this with all my heart. Please tell that doctor who says you need a Hysterectomy to 'take a hike'...
Take care, dear Terri. You will be in my thoughts.
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Hello Terri,
I am not sure if you were referring to my post or another's. Whatever the case, so glad to hear you say you will check out alternatives. Trust me on this: it will not be just your identity, and personality changing. The physical problems alone are enough. If you were responding to my post, I thank you for your kind thoughts.
Terri, I made a pact with myself. I cannot go back in time and change the damage done to me, but I will help any other female I hear about who is told she needs a Hysterectomy. Even if it takes one woman at a time, I will help promote to stop this insanity done by doctors. I wish someone would have told me. I try not to dwell on what was done, but I do wake up each morning to face another trying day, and before I get out of bed, I admit, I curse the doctor who left me to deal with my daily trials and physical damage done to my body. Then I finish with a prayer, and I ask for strength to make it through the day with less pain than the day before, and thank the higher power for the good things I do have in my life - a supporting husband, my children, 'true blue' other family and friends, and also pray that I can find answers to help me now after this damage done to me. Whenever I read about another woman who after me had a Hyst. done; I wish I could have reached her before she had gone through with it, and read about her now dealing with the same damage. This just breaks my heart, truly. So, Terri, I am reaching out to you.
In generations to come, I guarantee there will come to pass where this horrible injustice done to women will fall along the lines as the holocaust, slavery, and such. Women will say, "I can't believe this was still happening in the years of 2000..." (?) Hey, it was less than 100 years ago that a law was passed so women could vote. Hers Foundation is trying to get legislation put into effect so women are made aware of and to be informed of this life altering surgery and know alternatives. If you read the Hers Foundation blog and archives, you will find women who have posted have so much in common. Not only with the same physical problems, but that they were not told by their doctors of alternatives, and not made aware of the complications which may arise (I would like to say "will arise") after this type of surgery. Too many of the same and common statements are made by doctors; i.e., "You will feel so much better. Your sex life will not be affected. You must have this done or you may face awful consequences if not done."...etc., etc., and why are we all posting these same statement? It happened to me, so I can vouch for this. I will love to see the day when this surgery is banished, and only done for a truly valid life threatening reason, and doctors have to own up to why it is actually the only route to go, and have it verified and justified by more than just one physician, and 'Legal Eagles' on board to back this up, and verify the woman has been well informed, and watch how many hysterectomies will cease. Watch how doctors will try then to become educated on how to perform Myoectomies and other alternative methods which they didn't think to bother with before. Heaven forbid they make less money. I would love to see where insurance companies demand that a doctor proves the Hyst. is necessary, and documents are signed by the female stating she has been made aware of the problems which may arise from this type of operation, she has been made aware of all alternative procedures available, she has been given these options, and this signed and witnessed. If this information is not provided to the female (and would love to have it where a woman must see the Hers Foundation video), the insurance company will not pay for. Gee, what a novel thought?
See Terri, get me going, and I could write a book. I am not alone with how strongly I feel, and would not appeal to you if this was not so important. I hope I have helped as others who have posted here. Please contact the Hers Foundation. You will be in communication with only people who truly care. I care. So, you take care, and heed the words which are only written to save you. I mean this with all my heart. Please tell that doctor who says you need a Hysterectomy to 'take a hike'...
Take care, dear Terri. You will be in my thoughts.
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