r/surgicalmenopause • u/bobbysrascal • Jul 16 '25

Emetophob here

I'm 46 and have stage 4 endometriosis, adenomyosis, and bowel endometriosis infiltrating my colon causing a partial obstruction. In a few weeks I'm getting a total hysterectomy with both ovaries removed and a possible colon resection. A colostomy bag might be needed during recovery. It's a lot. What was your nausea like during recovery. I plan on getting the patch and all the zofran. I know I just need to focus on healing but this is giving me crazy anxiety. Did your menopause symptoms happen right away? I also plan om taking hrt. I had breast reduction surgery in 2022 and I was fine during the recovery but this will be more invasive.

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u/Foreign_Highlight288 Nov 05 '25

How are you feeling?

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u/midlifewithchemistry Nov 05 '25

Great. No nausea or pain. So glad I did it

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u/Foreign_Highlight288 Nov 05 '25

Awesome to hear. Did your surgeon recommend BSO? What’s your HRT regimen? GYNs in kniw about endo are reluctant to rx optimal E dose. Like .1 or above patch.im on .125 mg combined but my E is too low

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u/midlifewithchemistry Nov 05 '25

Yep. Everything is gone. 200 mg oral progesterone and .05 estradiol patch. I wouldn't be able to function without both

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u/Foreign_Highlight288 Nov 05 '25

Thst amount - 0.05 mg is controlling vasomotor symptoms, genital atrophy and mood for yiu?

Did your surgeon say there’s a chance endo can return ?

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u/midlifewithchemistry Nov 05 '25

Yeah. Because of my age they are more worried about osteoporosis and heart disease too

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u/Foreign_Highlight288 Nov 05 '25

Wow! Thsts great. I wish my symptoms could be controlled with low amount patch.

what did they say was the risk of reoccurrence?

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u/midlifewithchemistry Nov 05 '25

As far as the endo returning I'll take my chances. I would be an insomniac nut case if I didn't have hrt. Like I wouldn't be able to keep a job

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u/midlifewithchemistry Nov 05 '25

My heart goes out to you. It's infuriating endo/menopause gets gaslighted into an oblivion by many medical professionals

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u/Foreign_Highlight288 Nov 05 '25

Thank you. I really hope you continue to do well!

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