First and foremost welcome, I have been a member of this fabulous community since August of 2008. I have some personal history with hysterectomy and related subjects. In brief summary I have had several diagnostic laparoscopies, 2 d and c's, 3 laproscopic surgeries to remove endometrial tissue, DaVinci Robotic Assisted Hysterectomy, a BSO (surgical removal of tubes and ovaries.)
I have great empathy for any of you facing these procedures. If you'd like to, but not necessary to do, my story is posted in my journal, you're invited and welcomed to read it.,
1. This is the place for women to offer support, ask questions and offer advice. Many concerned family members or partners post here on behalf of their loved ones, this is welcomed and encouraged.
2. You will find great diversity in the posters here, as far as opinions go. All opinions are welcome. We do request that you follow MedHelp's social guidelines and rules, slander and foul language will not be tolerated.
3. I encourage you to please fill out your portfolio, at your convenience, it is helpful but not mandatory. This allows others to get to know you and eases the process of accurately answering your post,
4. Medhelp is one of the best things that has happened to me personally. We have many wonderful supportive, smart members!!! We would encourage you to browse other forums. Check out the Women's Social
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Womens-Social/show/180, and MedHelp Social
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/MedHelp-Social/show/299, they are both fun forums and a great way to destress and make new friends.
5. Hysterectomy can be a controversial subject, We all likely know women who have had both positive and negative experiences with this surgery. This is not a debate forum., lets offer all positive encouragement for women who have decided with the help of their doctor to have this procedure.
6. Please refrain from posting a question on another person's thread. We would also ask those of you who are so kind as to offer support and answer posts to please briefly look at the date. We have had posts as old as two years answered. Technology changes and we would like to help those currently in need.
7. You may ask me anything , if you consider your question something you do not wish the world to see, you may PM me at any time. There is no such thing as an unintelligent question. If I do not know an answer I will research for you.
8.. Thank you for taking the time to look at this and other forums.
Your Community Leader,
Cherie762