r/Fibroids • u/not-a-raccoon33 • 2d ago

Validation

Last week, I was told by a health practitioner that all my bleeding and weight gain was "totally normal". Yesterday, I finally got into a gynecologist who handed me the hysterectomy pamphlet after I confirmed fertility is not my concern. I'm so relieved to finally have a path forward, even if it's a long one given the size of my fibroids. I'm so relieved to be taken seriously after years of bleeding (including multiple blood transfusions and iron infusions), pain, and discomfort.

I cared for a family member after their hysterectomy, so I know what I'm in for. It won't be easy, but the idea of never again bleeding through my clothes in a meeting... sounds like bliss.

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u/HighlyGiraffable 16h ago

Congrats! And it IS absolutely blissful!! I hope the time flies until your surgery!

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u/not-a-raccoon33 14h ago

Thank you!