Good morning R.,
I would like to share my experience about my hysterectomy.
I was in the same situation back in 2004 ( actually, it started in about 2002), I was bleeding ALOT, it was really awful and quite inconvienient, not to mention all of the cramping. At first, my doctor recommended d/c, that didn't work, so on to the next thing, a balloon ablation procedure ( I am sure you have heard of this, they sear the inside of your uterus so as to ruin the lining and stop the bleeding), for me, that didn't work either, next up: the Nova sure ( not sure on the spelling ) very similar though, that was also a "bust" for me. ( apparently, my uterus was not only huge, but mis-shapen too, LOL) So, on to the hysterectomy. I was happy to have it done. A few complications for ME though, I have lot's of scar tissue problems and in this moment my doctor realized my bladder and my uterus were "fused" together with scar tissue ( I had 3 c-sections prior to this ). during the operation he, in an attempt to seperate the two, put his finger right through my bladder ( YIKES!). My doctor is awesome, don't get the idea that he's not, just bad luck really. He sewed up my bladder and I needed a cathereter for about 2 weeks.. ( also, not fun). mostly, things went well, I will warn you, if you have not had alot of surgeries, some people experience a bout of depression after something like this
( it is caused by a temperary brain chemical change from the anesthetic ). I didn't understand what was going on and it took me about 2 months or more to realize I needed help. I went on Welbutrin XL and about 8 months later, I was able to stop that medication and move on with my life. Over all I recommend the hysterectomy, your life will be so much simpler,and enjoyable. I have been experiencing more problems since then with scar tissue and then last year, my left ovary had a fight with my appendix ( I know, it doesn't sound possible, but it is), they "bounced" my ovary and my appendix right out. It took a long time to diagnoss, because sometimes doctors think they know more about your body then you do ( always go with your gut on those things ) I was persistent that something was wrong ( hhmm, I was right ). I thought that would be the end of my troubles, but apparently not so much... I have been having "chronic " pelvic pain for about 6 months now ( yay, me!) I have seen about 4 different types of doctors and finally, they are listening to me.. I believe it is scar tissue again.. I will actually be talking to a surgeon today about what my options are. ( the depression has been causing trouble after each time under anesthetic ).
I wanted to warn you about the possible chemical change, It is only temporary, and some people don't experience it at all. I will pray for a quick recovery for you. It sounds like the best option for you. I hope I didn't worry you, but no one warned me about the mental problems ). Good luck to you , I hope things get better for you. A.