CancerCompass message board discussion started by Ana126 on 2/17/2005 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,1578,0.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I had a radical hysterectomy 4 weeks ago. Dr's found a polyp in my cervix, biopsy came back positive. I went through all kinds of test (MRI, CT' PET scan) and thanks to god found nothing else. I have recovered from the surgery pretty good. Started to work (partially) 3 days ago and doing ok. Dr's do not waant to give me hormones and I do not need chemo and/or radiation. My questions and or problems are the following: I am having some bladder problems, incontinence and at night before falling asleep I need to go every five minutes for a few drops. My biggest problem is that I am getting headaches, I had never had them before and this is quite annoying. I end up taking Tylenol or Advil 2 or 3 times a day. Overall I feel semi tired and something strange has happened with my appetite and food likings. I have never had a problem in that department, in fact I am extremely overweight. But now I am not eating as much as I used to (that's OK). The problem is that I don't crave the same foods I used to. I feel nasuated just thinking about foods that I used to eat on a regular basis. I have trouble deciding what to east because I don't crave it. Is this a common problem after such a surgery? I have always been a very stong and active person, I feel weak and can't even imagine when I will be back to at least 80% of what I was. Any comments?????? Please help. Ana126 Thu, 17 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT Hystersisters.com at http://www.hystersisters.com has several forums on hysterectomy including one called 'Cancer Concerns'. "Hyster Sisters is a women helping women website for hysterectomy support". When I checked on 19th February 2005 they had 61,424 members, and a total of 176,957 threads and 1,172,544 posts! Blue Sky Fri, 18 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT Hi Ana, I recently had a laparoscopy and I also have lost my appetite for the things I was eating before. I also feel nauseous just thinking about some foods that never bothered me before. I am quite sure this is a residual effect of going through surgery or surgical procedure. As far as the incontenence and headaches, you sould contact your doctor immediately because you could have a bladder infection. I'll be praying that Jesus will heal you - He is able! Michelemaine Fri, 18 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT