Thought I should finally start a “How are you feeling after…” post about my first fibroid procedure. From FibroidSecondOpinion.com:
Hysteroscopic myomectomy is a technique that can be performed only if the fibroids causing the symptoms are within or bulging into the uterine cavity (submucosal). This procedure is performed as outpatient surgery without any incisions. Anesthesia is needed because the surgery may take one to two hours and would otherwise be uncomfortable. A small telescope, the hysteroscope, is passed through the cervix, and the internal uterine cavity is seen. A small camera is attached to the telescope, and the view is projected on a video monitor. This magnifies the picture and also allows your physician to perform the surgery while sitting in a comfortable position. The surgery can then proceed more rapidly.
For more information:
Hysteroscopic Myomectomy (FibroidSecondOpinion.com)
Hysteroscopy (WebMD)
Myomectomy (Wikipedia)
My Hysteroscopic Myomectomy was outpatient, under general anesthesia, and caused very little pain. Since I had never gone through surgery before, I was freaking out some over the idea of general anesthesia but it all worked out well. Of course, I don’t remember any details from the procedure itself but the recovery was not that bad. The nausea from the drugs bothered me more than any pain or bleeding. You can follow my story in excruciating detail through the Related Posts at the end.
If you have a Hysteroscopic Myomectomy experience, thoughts, or questions, please leave a comment here.
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Related Posts:
Is there such a thing as minor fibroid surgery?
No longer freaking out over my fibroid surgery tomorrow
Memories before my myomectomy
Memories directly after my myomectomy
Does anyone have a hysteroscopy experience to share?
December 14, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Hi ladies,
Any of you had submucosal fibroids removed that would like to exchange email with me personally?
It’s been almost 6 months post-opt (hysteroscopic myomectomy). Bleeding lessened a little bit, but my flow is still considered heavier than average. I use Depend on the first few days monthly with double pads inside. After a while you just get sick of cleaning the bed, the sheets , the toilet, the floors, the clothes, etc.
The sharp debilitating, excuciating, like a knife cutting through you slowly cramps have stopped since surgery. I do still have discomfort and bad menses, feeling very weak during those weeks with no appetitize sometimes and wanting to vomit. But these symtpoms are all tolerable compared to the cramps. Howe4ver, this past Fri and Sat i had these mother of cramps for 24 hours. Further Sat morning the cramps continued for about 30 minutes, multiple episodes. I was so much in pain i was sitting on the toilet seat, paralyzed. My hubs didn’t hear me crying in pain for 10 min as he was at the lower level of the house. Finally he found me and i asked him to send me to the hospital.
Went to ER. They took all the vitals, the urine test, the blood test, EKG. Found nothing. did a pelvic exam . Found nothing. Finallly decided to get me an ultrasound. Technician said nothing unusual looking and i asked her if it’s normal to have them regrow that quickly, within 6 months and she said no. But i only get these pains radiating locally during my cycle only. So they discharged me since they coud’nt find anythign with the tests.
Wondering if anyone has submuocsal fibroids removed and have a similar experience. Thanks.
February 22, 2010 at 3:36 pm
two weeks after my myomectomy, am still bleeding. i bleeed normal, two days after and little droppings afterwards. but eleven days after it became heavier.
December 19, 2009 at 12:53 am
i had a removal of a 1cm submuscous fibroid, by hysteroscopic myomectomy…on december 15th 2009. i was a nervous reck.my doctor is the BEST..n I knew i was in good hands but i was still a reck. everything went well. I’m home recovering n feeling good.
I’m going to see my doctor 22nd dec. for my checkup.
all you out there who are going thought a difficult time don’t don’t give up, there is hope. Find a great doctor who is willing to listen too you and who knows what he or she is doing. If anyone need a GREAT DOCTOR l would be glad too give info. she is as good as they get. Good Luck too all.
December 30, 2009 at 6:25 pm
I just had surgery one day before you it has been 3 weeks and I still experience pain in the abdominal area and in my lower back. 5cm fibroid removed. My doctor is not available. I wonder if it is normal to experience severe pain at this stage of recovery.
January 10, 2010 at 11:20 pm
jo, great it went so well! Please tell us who your doctor is and where she is located! Thanks!
December 28, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Hi,
I’m considering an abdominal myomectomy. Any thoughts?
Also, any recs on a great doc in the Boston area?
January 1, 2010 at 1:16 pm
I have read so much helpful information on this site from women sharing their experiences so I will add mine in the hope it provides useful info for someone else.
MRI showed that I have at least 8 fibroids of varying size and location and the equivalent of a 4-month uterus. I had considered MRgFUS and although it has the benefit of being less invasive it may only reduce the overall fibroid size by 30 – 35% and symptoms by ~70% whereas myomectomy has a better chance of outcome through removing more of the fibroids.
A couple of surgeons said I wasn’t suitable for laparoscopic myomectomy due to the number & size I’ve got so I was ready to book in for an abdominal myomectomy. However I saw another surgeon who said he could probably get 3-4 of the largest ones using a laparoscopic approach. He recommended that I should have a hysteroscopy first to rule out any endometrial issues and at the same time he would resect any sub-mucosal fibroids that wouldn’t be got at later myomectomy. Having a good look inside would also decide whether laparoscopic or open should be the myomectomy approach.
As I’m a contractor and don’t get paid for sick leave I decided to self-pay and get the procedure done on Dec 31 as Jan 1 is already a holiday, so yesterday I got to the hospital at 06:30 for a 08:00 procedure under GA. I got changed and into bed to keep warm (it was minus 1degC or something in London), then waited to see the anaesthetist, then surgeon to sign the consent. After that it all went quite quickly and it was time to walk down to theatre. As I was cold it took a little while to get the vein up to put the IV in but when that was in the mask was then put on and I was told I was being given the drugs to make me fall asleep; the next thing was being woken up in recovery. I seem to recall being a bit emotional and confused and had what felt like crampy period pain that they gave me a shot for, even though I’d apparently had something when I was under, I was then taken back to my room at about 09:30 I think.
The surgeon came to see me an hour or two later. Although MRI had indicated the fibroids had a submucosal component (in the cavity), it turned out that all the fibroids are intermural (in the wall) so unfortunately he couldn’t do anything about them, however I had a 3cm polyp that he removed. (Polyps grow out from the endometrial lining and are soft; whereas fibroids are hard muscle tissue). Although he wasn’t able to get any fibroids he said it was a good result because the polyp was probably contributing to the bleeding problems but wouldn’t have been removed otherwise.
He did say he still thinks I should still be okay for laparoscopic approach as he would be able to get the larger fibroids that are causing most of the pressure problems and are about 20cm combined in mass. I can’t remember what he said about when I am meant to speak to him again about having the myomectomy, but one factor will waiting about a week for pathology results from the polyp (although most likely nothing significant to be found there).
So at about 3:30pm after having something to eat and passing urine I was allowed to go home. I was pretty tired so did nothing on NYE apart from recovering on the couch, fortunately the meds (Voltaren 75mg twice a day) were taking the edge of the worst of the pain. Strangely though I seem to have put on just under 2 kg in weight since weighing myself before going into hospital. I feel pretty bloated so thought I must have some sort of fluid retention from the solution they use to distend the uterus. I rang the hospital this morning and she said it would be from the anaesthetic so to move around as much as I could and that I would suddenly find myself passing urine a lot more within the next day or so.
Initially there was some blood loss but today there is very little. My period is due to start on Monday so it will be interesting to see what that brings, especially as I can’t use tampons this time!
January 1, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Hi Annette,
Thanks so much for your post, it’s great to hear from someone recent, and in London.
I was recently diagnosed with an 8cm fibroid, and am currently undergoing the Decapeptyl injections (Lupron in the US I believe) to try and reduce the size. I know the medication gets a negative feedback quite often, but I have been lucky and not too many side effects.
I had the Hysceroscopy in late November, and they also removed a small polyp, not sure on the size.
I’m due back to see my Dr on 22nd January, and will see what he says then.
Hope you are resting up and feeling better,, and that the 2kg comes off quickly!
Kylie
January 13, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Thanks for your response Kylie; I take it you are in the UK too?
I was really bloated with my period which came about 4 days after the op, much more so than usual but fortunately the blood loss was less and there was no need to take Tranexamic Acid that had been needed in previous months so the polyp must have played a role there. It took about a week before I was back to my pre-operation weight though!
I saw the surgeon yesterday and he showed me some pictures. Now I’m not sure how big a normal uterine cavity is but he said the polyp was filling it so it’s good it was removed. Getting that out hasn’t helped the pressure problems though so I’m booked in for a laparoscopic myomectomy on the last Monday in January.
Some of the bloating he said would be because of sluggish bowel following the anaesthetic. He also said it generally takes about 3 months before your period settles down and that I could wait and see how it goes, but I decided there’s no point in waiting because they’re not going to go away on their own!
January 9, 2010 at 12:31 am
My lower abdomen has been swollen since two weeks after my hysteroscopic myomectomy and d&c in July 2009. The swelling is about the size of a baseball (not that shape but simply adds a few inches to the belly). My weight is very low (95 pounds) and I’m very thin everywhere else and accustomed to having a flat stomach. Has anyone else had this experience after a procedure on their uterus? If so, did it go away? How long were you bloated? So far doctors haven’t seen anything wrong on sonograms and my pain and bleeding are greatly reduced. In fact, my period is strangely light. (I want to include the words bloat, bloating, swelling, and tummy in case anyone searches on those words.) Please write if you’ve ever heard of this happening to a patient.
January 24, 2010 at 2:56 pm
KeyLimePie,
I’ve been posting in a different group (how are you feeling after laparoscopic myomectomy) as women there have gone through hysteroscopic myomectomy as well as laparoscopy. I definitely still have a bit of a muffin top, but I’m not as thin as you are, so you will notice it longer. In my case my periods were kind of light before the procedure (the fibroid was blocking the normal way out for the bleeding, so I had retrograde menstruation) and now I’m bleeding a lot. Did you have all your submucuos fibroid completeley removed by the procedure?
January 30, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Hi, Beti.
When you say you had a muffin top, was that above an incision? Or did you have a muffin top (swelling) following a hysteroscopic myomectomy or laparoscopy? With little or no incision?
How long did the swelling of your stomach last?
I had just one submucous fibroid removed completely. I have a mural fibroid which remains but they tell me it’s only 3cm.
Thanks!
January 26, 2010 at 4:38 pm
hello ladies,
its quite a relief to know i’m not alone in the world with fibroids! i am in Nigeria, West Africa, and i’m scheduled for a hysteroscopic myomectomy on friday 29th january. my greatest worry is the effect of the procedure on my fertility. i’ve been trying to conceive for 5years now. my doc wants me to do this procedure then try ICSI after my full recuperation in a couple of months. any advice for me please???
January 27, 2010 at 8:28 pm
Hi Tinu,
My obgyn advised me to have to procedure to help in our attempts to conceive, either naturally or using some fertility treatment. But no doctor will give you 100% certainty that the procedure can’t damage your fertility. In my case, the purpose of the surgeries (hysteroscopic and laparoscopic myomectomies combined) was to improve quality of life and improve fertility, and I’m certainly happy if at least I reach the first goal. I really don’t know about ICSI, it is published that you have at least a 50% chance of getting pregnant with no fertility treatment (I’ve been reading scientific articles) after this surgery. I’m not trying to be negative, but keep in mind that they might not be able to remove all the submucous fibroids in the procedure (that was my case, I’ll need a second hysteroscopy at some point) if they have a big portion embbeded in the myometrium. My doctor did not touch the portion that was in the muscle, that is the best approach so your uterus is in the best shape for a pregnancy!
February 9, 2010 at 3:37 am
Hi Beti,
thanx a lot for your comments. my procedure went on as scheduled and everything went pretty well, thank God! my period has come a week earlier than expected but the flow is so minimal, its just like when i had my periods as a teen. the cramps have almost disappeared too. all in all, i’m happy i had the procedure. i’m due for a transvaginal scan on 16th feb (12th day of my cycle) to see how everything is doing inside there. i have a good feeling about all these and i believe conception is just round the corner for me.
February 9, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Hi Tinu,
Did you get your fibroids completely removed? If that is the case, you should go back to normal quite fast. I’m still waiting to go back to a normal cycle (one is supposed to wait for 3 cycles before trying to conceive). I’m having quite heavy periods (because a portion of the fibroid couldn’t be removed and is still in the walls), but being pain free is so amazing! I feel like back in my 20s, when I barely felt anything during my periods.
Good luck with your transvaginal scan!
February 10, 2010 at 4:38 pm
I had the procedure six days ago and thought, due to the use of a catheter, that I had a bladder infection. It turns out I didn’t but I have a great deal of pain in the lower area of my groin. My Doctor (not the one that did the procedure) thinks it could have been a small tear or scrap from the insertion or removal of the catheter and says it just needs time to heal and could take up to 10 days. I feel worse now than I did after the surgery. Anyone have something similar?
February 20, 2010 at 6:34 pm
KeyLimePie,
sorry I didn’t see your comment on Jan 30. I had 5 incisions for the laparoscopic myomectomy, and also hysteroscopic myo at the same time. I have like a double muffin top (if there is anything like that, or rather a big muffin bottom). One is under the bikini line, it feels like my uterus is inflated, the other is above the bikini line. But my incisions are much higher than the bikini line, so it’s not because of the incisions. I wonder if both are due to the fact that they inject liquid in the uterus for the hysteroscopic myo, the other because of the gas they inject for the laparoscopic procedure. and I hope they’ll go down with exercise!
March 6, 2010 at 12:53 am
Hi Keylimepie, How long has it been since your sx was done? I have the same concern My surgery was done on Feb 22. the fibroid was too large to remove laparscopically so an abdominal incision was made. I hope to get rid of the muffin top.
February 20, 2010 at 7:03 pm
I am now convinced that the Lupron is the cause of my bloating. That’s what bloated me up to begin with. After the initial estrogen “flare”, I was OK for a couple weeks. Then after the menopausal phase of the drug, the bloating returned and stayed. I am quite miserable and it’s much worse than living with the fibroid. Doctors can’t find anything else wrong so far and I’ve had a CT scan. My uterus is normal size. I took only ONE shot of 3.75mg of Lupron, reluctantly, to prepare for my fibroid surgery (hysteroscopic myomectomy). The biggest regret of my life! Did anyone else take Lupron and how are you now?
If your doctor tells you to take Lupron for fibroids, find another doctor. Spread the word: the side effects of Lupron can be permanent!
February 22, 2010 at 2:52 pm
I have 2 fibroids 5 cm. I ‘m in the research stage currently.
I would like to have kids 1 day, so I am going toward Laparoscopic myomectomy or Hysteroscopic myomectomy.
Does anyone know what size the tumors have to be for either of the procedures?
What irritates me the most, is that I eat right, exercise, and take care of myself.
Has anyone heard of any ways to prevent them from comming back, besides hysterectomy?
March 8, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Rena, it’s not your fault you have fibroids. It’s mainly hereditary and up to 75% of women have them, but many never even know. Also, we all get way too much estrogen from the pill, our diets, even pesticides.
Only the big fibroids and the submucosal fibroids are problems. Hysteroscopic myo is very easy but 5cm a bit large. Don’t hesitate to have the surgery done in two steps (two surgeries) if necessary. Do NOT take Lupron to shrink the fibroids or give you more time in surgery. It’s too risky. They will have to wake up up if your body absorbs too much of the distention fluid, even if the fibroid isn’t completely removed. Still better than taking Lupron, which is dangerous and stays in your system for MONTHS or YEARS. The surgery is easy. You just have to wait two weeks to have sex but you feel fine in a couple days. I can’t speak for the laparoscopy.
Good Luck!!!
February 22, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Rena, I understand how you feel. I had a 4cm fibroid bulging into my uterine cavity and it was removed via hysteroscopic myomectomy. I’m happy to report that the procedure was minor, out-patient (as I’m sure you know), and the recovery was only a few days w/ no pain. Most of the uncomfortable feeling was due to getting over the general anesthesia.
I wish I could comment more on the differences between hysteroscopic and laparoscopic myomectomies. But I feel compelled to share with you that after my one fibroid was removed, a 3-mos. follow-up revealed that more of the fibroid had pushed out, along with another much smaller one. So now I have a 2 cm fibroid in my uterus, which will require another hysteroscopic myomectomy. This news was less than ideal, but the good news is that because my fibroids are so small, I will not require another 3 month healing time; I can begin trying to conceive during the next cycle after I get this second myomectomy.
I wanted to tell you this because although my surgeon was thorough in removing what he could, he did not give me clear information about the possibility of a fibroid continuing to bulge into the uterine cavity, requiring a second procedure. If I had known that a second procedure was a possibility, my husband and I would have been more psychologically prepared entering the entire process.
I too find it irritating to have this trouble with fertility while some women who are unhealthy and take their bodies for granted get pregnant with ease. The only thing I’ve read regarding prevention is that some believe consuming too many soy products could make them worse due to phytoestrogens. I wish I knew more, and I wish you & anyone else on this message board the best of luck!
February 22, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Hi Rena, I had both Hysteroscopic and Laparoscopic Myomectomies.
Fibroids in the uterine cavity (submucosal fibroids) or bulging into the cavity are suited to hysteroscopic removal.
Fibroids that are outside the uterus on a stalk (subserosal pedunculated) are the easiest fibroids to remove laparoscopically. Fibroids in the uterine muscle (intermural) are also removed laparoscopically however more skill is needed to repair /suture the muscle wall.
5 cm fibroids are not too large to be removed either way, but it will depend on what type you have and where they are located as to which approach is best for you. Good luck!
February 22, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Rena,
Just a few more comments. Fortunately contrary to Dr. Girlfriend experience, my doctor told me right after the hysteroscopic myo that he couldn’t remove the whole submucosal fibroid because a big percentage was in the muscle of the uteros, and that I’ll probably need another surgery in one year because it will get pushed into the intrauterine cavity. We are still allowed to try to conceive three months after surgery. So you need to ask your doctor if he knows already how much of your submucosal fibroid is bulging and how much in the uterine wall.
I had the laparoscopic myo at the same time, that requires more recovery time because it is actually major surgery. they would remove any pedunculated and subserosal fibroid, and probably leave the intramural ones, to preserve your fertility and the strength of the uterus.
I’m hoping my fibroids don’t come back too soon. and I don’t know what I’ve done wrong in life to have to deal with this. I’ve read somewhere that women that’ve been on the pill have less chances of getting fibroids, but if you want to conceive soon, that’s out of the question.
February 22, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Me again. for the ones in the forum that have had the hysteroscopic myo more than 3 months ago, how long did it take until your cycle went back to normal (normal cycle length and normal bleeding time?
February 23, 2010 at 1:03 pm
hi Beti, i had hysteroscopic Myo in october and my cycle was normal only this month for the first time since.So after 4 months.But now i have to see if this next cycle it will be normal.The others after were about 50 days apart
February 24, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Thanks Daniela! I’ve had a 20 day cycle, followed by a 35 day one, so it’s kind of nerve wrecking not knowing what to expect with such variation. Well, patience!
February 23, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Thanks for the info. It really helps.
How long did it take from the time you found out you had fibroids to the Myo? Is there anything I need to ask the doctor about before I have the procedure?
Sometimes they don’t always tell you everyting you need to know.
February 23, 2010 at 4:33 pm
I found out I had fibroids at the start of October. I investigated MRgFUS first (in both Melbourne and in London as I’m an Australian living in London) then spoke to a couple of surgeons about surgical approaches before finally seeing the surgeon I decided to go with in London on Dec 23. I had the Hysteroscopic myo on Dec 31 and the Laparoscopic myo on Jan 25.
I went private and self-paid though so was able to book in for the procedures quickly rather than relying on the NHS.
I found that every doctor that I spoke to had a different approach so it doesn’t hurt to get a 3rd, 4th or 5th opinion! I also found that it helped to write a list of questions to take in with me as otherwise I would come out having forgotten to ask something. Check out the info at http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/10/20/what-questions-should-i-ask-my-fibroid-doctor/
February 24, 2010 at 3:54 pm
I plan on getting more than one opinion. Thanks for the website.
March 2, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Hi Rena,
I hope you find a great obgyn to help you with all of your questions. I am so thankful living here in Toronto and having access to every test available within weeks. My heavy bleeding was causing me stress so my gyno gave me the whole range of tests from ultrasound / uteran biopsy / another sonic ultrasound and found a 2.5cm fibroid which she matter of factly told me she would be removing next month – and as I am 40 and am trying to conceive told me it would take 20 mins to remove the fibroid as an outpatient. She told me to wait one cycle and “go for it” to try and conceive. I think the advancements in this treatment have come a long way. My mum suffered from fibroids when she was in her 50s (15 yrs ago) and the only treatment was a hysteroctomy – and that was not a good solution. I am thankful that medical advancements have come so far to make this procedure way less risky. I am very comfortable with my dr and i think that too makes the world of difference. Good Luck!
March 4, 2010 at 11:13 pm
Angela, are you getting your fibroid removed by hysteroscopy? I’m surprised you have to wait just for one cycle and try to conceive again, I was told to wait for 3 cycles, and I’m in the same situation as you (40 years old
).
March 3, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Angela,
it sounds like you have a great doctor. It sounds like your dr stays informed with the latest tech. I hope everything works out for you. I know its nerve racking having to wait a month to get it removed. What is the name of the procedure your dr is doing? Is your dr having you change the way you eat or exercise to help?My Dr. who is a female actually told me that she doesnt know much about them. I had to go on the internet and get books from the lib. to really help me understand exactly what I’m dealing with.
I go for an MRI tomorrow. I’m not nervous just ready to get it done and over with so i can decide what treatment to go with.
My dr wants me to look into MRgFUS. I’m just not sure about that one because I can’t find a whole lot info on it.
March 4, 2010 at 8:52 am
Hi Rena,
Have you looked a the link on this site regarding experiences with MRgFUS? I found some of the info here useful when I was considering it.
http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/24/does-anyone-have-an-experience-with-exablate-mrgfus/
March 4, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Thanks Annette.
I will check it out. It is so confusing. No matter what we choose it could affect our fertility.
I went for my MRI today and found out that I don’t have 2 5cm fibroids like my gyno said. I have a 9+ cm fibroid and a 1 cm fibroid. Thats one good thing about the MRI. At least I got and accurate report. And yes. I asked for a copy of the MRI, Radiologist report, and the IR report.
The MRI was not that bad. I made the mistake of opening my eyes and it made me feel anxious to get out of the machine. I prayed the whole time. That really helped. I’m not sure what to do now. I was really considering a myo, but the Dr. I had a consult with today said that my fibroid might be to big for a Myo and I may need a UFE. I’m going to get a second opinion.
March 5, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Hi Rena,
Did they tell you what sort of fibroids you had and where they are located? If your9cm one is intermural it’s likely you would be looking at an abdominal or laparoscopic myomectomy rather than a hysteroscopic one. I had a couple of surgeons say I was not suitable for laparoscopic myo as mine where too big; however that’s what I ended up having and 8 fibroids were removed with a total mass of around 25cm. The fibroids are removed using a morcellator which basically chops the fibroid into pieces so it can be sucked out though a small incision. Laparoscopic myomectomies require more skill which is why not all surgeons are able to do it. I would definitely recommend my surgeon however he’s in London which probably is not that much use to you.
March 5, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Rena,
What state are you in? I had mine removed via robotic myomectemy laparscopically. I would highly recommend my surgeon — Dr. Antonio Gargiulo @ Brigham and Womens.
He has a video/interview on the procedure on the website….
http://www.brighamandwomens.org/reproductivemedicine/video/robotics.aspx
People travel to have him perform the surgery. I don’t know if that’s an option for you or not.
Hope this helps.
March 6, 2010 at 12:42 am
I recently had a Myomectomy, Like you I’m concerned with the muffin top above my incision line. it’s been just shy of two weeks. Maybe there is still some swelling. Any suggestions?
I’ve been thinking of maybe an Ice pack or hot water bottle ….
March 6, 2010 at 8:46 am
Thanks. AK and Annette. I will check out the web site. I’m In North Carolina, USA. I’m in the process of setting up an appointment for a consult for the Myo.
I went to a IR for UFE and his assistant said that diet, exercise and birth control didn’t matter in the growing or shrinking of fibroids. That went against everthing that I read so far. What did your dr.s say about those things, especially the Birth Control? Are you back on Birth control after the Myo? I would like to get off BC after my surgery. What causes a muffing top after Myo?
March 7, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Hi, there are two different issues here:
A swollen belly due to fluid retention caused by Lupron, especially when taken with Aygestin, or progesterone. This is my problem. Does anyone know how to make it go away?
Secondly, a “muffin top” caused by abdominal surgery where you actually have a horizontal abdominal incision (not a laparoscopy). Unfortunately the problem here is that you have a rigid scar and your belly fat, however little, is sticking out over it. This is because you were lying down when you were sewn up by a surgeon who performs myomectomies. Women need to be sewn up by plastic surgeons who would tummy tuck you so this issue would not occur! If it doesn’t go away in a year or so, unfortunately you may need a plastic surgeon to fix it.
But if anyone knows how to get rid of fluid retention caused by Lupron, please let me know! THANKS
March 8, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Angela,
Good to see that I am not in this alone. I am in the same situation as you. I will be having surgury next Tues (Hyster Myom) to remove a 2cm fibroid. I to am trying to concieve and my dr said that we can try in Apr as I am 40 yrs old. I am a little nervous as I never had surgury but I am trying to think positive. Where are you having your surgury done next month?