Diabetes, Hypothyroidism and other Hormone Issues
I will be having a total hysterectomy October the first. I have hypothyroidism, and diabetes. I know from having surgery last year that my glucose levels will go up somewhat during the recovery process. I know that during my recovery time the doctor's will be having me treat my diabetes as they do during sick days. In some ways, this will also cause some problems with glucose control. I am a pump user, new to this ( less than a month now) and do worry how this is going to affect me.
My thyroid is basically shut down. My medications and so forth take longer to fully work and this sometimes causes problems for me as well. I always realize that I have multiply things going on and have learned that I can't stress our over them or this just make the controlling of my glucose levels even more difficult. My doctor's assure me everything is going to be fine. just may have a longer recovery period than alot of women.
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Thanks for sharing your story. You certainly have a lot going on with your health and I'm sure it's difficult not to stress about all of this. Stress levels definitely have an effect on recovery.
I hope you have a great support system at home that can help you through this. Please also remember that Empowher members are also here to offer you as much moral support as you need, as well as information and shared experiences!
Keep us posted when you have your hysterectomy next month!
I want to personally welcome you to EmpowHer.com and as Susan said, we are here for you with any questions that we may be able to help with as well and a healthly backbone for you when you may need it.
We certainly would like you to keep us updated on your progress from your hysterectomy and would welcome you to share your progression.
You can certainly help others with your progress reports. We wish you the best of luck with your surgery and look forward to hearing from you again.