https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:34:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-959893 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:33:00 +0000 harmonica 959893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*Hugs* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-959136 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:44:56 +0000 rachylou 959136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did you get all your results back already?</p> <p>In any case, YLF is the place to come for surgery wardrobe planning. That sounds so silly, but boy a person does not want stuff touching their stitches after surgery. At least this person doesn't...</p> <p>Also, jumping the gun, when I did my hernia surgery I didn't go the lap route. My surgeon was a chief surgeon at UCSF and he agreed there was no reason not to do the tried and true. My dad had laparoscopic heart valve replacement surgery and that didn't go well. Less room to manouvre, less visibility, no open space for those surgical tools. The recovery time would have been very long if they'd cracked his ribs, but it would have been done in one shot. I think it's something to think about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-958886 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:01:38 +0000 lyn* 958886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lap his are kinda cool, the way they do them - we get to see a lot that are done, and the recovery time is a lot shorter. Would be good to avoid the TAHBSO if you could opt for the smaller surgery, methinks.&nbsp;</p> <p>(Although, TAHBSO is cool to say.)</p> <p>Feel better soon, Shannon. Glad that the doc didn't scare you off Isn't he kind, but gruff? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-958830 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:22:33 +0000 Deborah 958830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Been thinking of you Shannon and just checking in to let you know.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-958823 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:11:57 +0000 catgirl 958823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I'm barely around but wanted to send a big hug of comfort and strength to you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-958807 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:37:34 +0000 Debora 958807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I'm keeping you in my thoughts and sending love and support your way. All the best to you and take care. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-958370 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:09:10 +0000 citygirldc 958370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sending you lots of good wishes and thinking of you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-957159 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:04:42 +0000 Sarah A 957159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, just wanted to add that you are one special lady and in my thoughts and prayers for a good diagnosis, and speedy complete healing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-955690 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:40:30 +0000 bj1111 955690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>shannon...you are so proactive. It sounds like you are in good hands and that you have an approach in hand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-955639 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:42:00 +0000 Transcona Shannon 955639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sona - thank you so much for weighing in. I very much appreciate your wisdom in this. And I completely agree - I actually had a discussion with the gyne-onc surgeon yesterday (kind of handy that his office is about 20 steps from mine!)&nbsp;even though all the tests aren't done&nbsp;and results aren't back yet and that is most likely the way we're going. Even if there isn't any cancer yet, I am high risk for both uterine and ovarian cancer and I want to go the&nbsp;preventative measures route. Aggressive is the way to go. I'm hoping that it can at least be done as a total laparoscopic hyst for quicker recovery but will see.</p> <p>Thank you all again so much for your good wishes - how can I&nbsp;<b>NOT</b> get better soon with all those good vibes??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-955602 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:32:30 +0000 jenanded 955602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sending more hugs your way YLF-girlfriend... You have the experts round you and a fantastic attitude to deal with it all... Keep in touch and we will be all around you through YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-955517 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:06:40 +0000 Lyn D. 955517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love and prayers to you, I hope this is all sorted out quickly and<br />successfully Shannon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-955482 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:53:20 +0000 Ariadne 955482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Shannon. &nbsp;Dozens of hugs. &nbsp;I wish I could do more! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-955407 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:49:59 +0000 pil 955407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I'm sorry you have been so miserable. Here's hoping, as you said, it is your body gone haywire. Take care. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-955388 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:25:46 +0000 Anonymous 955388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please look after yourself, good thoughts from across the country </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-955378 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:15:09 +0000 nancylee 955378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I am so sorry you're having to deal with all of this. &nbsp;I'm sending you a big hug and good vibes that this is all just hormonal craziness that will be easily resolved. &nbsp;The waiting is indeed the hardest part. &nbsp;Be good to yourself as you wait it out. &nbsp;All will be well. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-955257 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:07:57 +0000 deb 955257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I just read this and feel your fear. My thoughts are with you and hope you are able to somewhat relax until your appointment. Take care of yourself.</p> <p>love, deb </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/3#post-955207 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:28:33 +0000 Sona 955207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon I understand how draining bleeding like that can be. being transfused every 3-4 weeks lead me to an endometrial ablation despite my relatively young age.</p> <p>Given your CA-125 numbers I am in favor of a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo oopherectomy. if they leave an ovary in and the CA-125 number happens to rise we are in doo-doo as visualizing it will be very difficult. Given your family history I think&nbsp; a la Angelina Jolie you should opt for aggressive treatment.</p> <p>Thoughts, prayers, hugs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/2#post-955177 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:48:21 +0000 Echo 955177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I am so sorry. I agree that the waiting and the wondering is the absolute worst. At least when you know you and your dr.s can make a plan and take action.&nbsp;</p> <p>Although I was not yet near menopause, I experienced something similar recently. I quite literally almost bled to death, and the dr. was astounded that I was still conscious and upright given that my iron levels were so low. I had precancerous cells, had a hysterectomy leaving the ovaries intact, and I have never felt better. I literally have not felt this good in years. My dr. and I agree that I was bleeding excessively for years, and I made the mistake of thinking that was "normal" for me.</p> <p>I hope that you have similar results after your tests return and whatever action you and your dr. decide is right for you. Please keep us updated, and you will be in my thoughts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/2#post-955134 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:50:56 +0000 bj1111 955134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of warm fuszies coming your way...if you do use your ipad in non-authorized locations, i won"t tell...;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/2#post-955089 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:30:08 +0000 Transcona Shannon 955089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel completely overwhelmed with all of your kindness ladies. Truly. I'm afraid I'm a bit speechless at the moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/2#post-955034 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:14:47 +0000 Isabel 955034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry to hear this, Shannon. &nbsp;It is scary. The upside is that medicine is so advanced now a days that you will fine. &nbsp;It is tough to go through. &nbsp;I nodded with complete understanding when you said you couldn't go to work due to the heavy bleeds. &nbsp;When I was a freshman in college ( yes, let's focus on me now ), &nbsp;I couldn't have two classes back to back because my periods were so heavy that I had to go "change" between classes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Back to you &nbsp; : &nbsp;) &nbsp; &nbsp;Please be sure that you follow up with your doctors and take care of yourself. &nbsp;</p> <p>We love you and want you healthy !!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/2#post-954983 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:01:52 +0000 Rambling Ann 954983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One word: LaFuma. When I had my H-surgery, I spent the first three weeks in the zero gravity chair. It was the hottest part of the summer, the mesh was cool, and I could change into comfortable positions as needed and get up without help.&nbsp;I also cooked loads of&nbsp;freezer meals &nbsp;if your guys don't cook, it will be a comfort to have&nbsp;home-cooked stuff you know you like.</p> <p>Bummer, but parts that are trying to kill you belong in a specimen jar, not me. Glad you have someone you trust on your side, that makes all the difference. Hope you get to action quickly, the waiting around is more stressful than any of the doing. &nbsp;Hugs and good wishes coming your way.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/2#post-954967 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:30:03 +0000 tarzy 954967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's great that you are being so proactive and facing this head-on. Knowledge is always the best way to deal with these situations, and you know you have lots of support here. Hang in there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/2#post-954940 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:51:50 +0000 Kristin L 954940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sending you prayers and happy thoughts!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/2#post-954929 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:29:03 +0000 shedev 954929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry this is happering to you. Stay strong. Sending all my positive energy through the keyboard. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/2#post-954901 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:58:12 +0000 rae 954901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Shannon, that is so scary! I once menstruated for a month straight and that was bad enough, I can't imagine it at that level and with&nbsp;all that pain besides. Sending my thoughts into the universe for you. Big hugs, hang in there while you wait for them to figure out what needs doing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/2#post-954888 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:48:22 +0000 Sara L. 954888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry you don't feel well and are in such pain! I always feel that purgatory period of waiting and not knowing is the hardest part. Once I know what's wrong (good or bad) I can take action and start planning. Hoping for the best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/2#post-954820 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:38:38 +0000 Glory 954820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear this Shannon but so glad you decided to share because I have been thinking about you and worrying.&nbsp;<br />I am truly hoping that you you get your tests and results in record time! I know that we often have to wait much too long here for those things.&nbsp;<br />XO </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-going-on-with-my-health/page/2#post-954816 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:35:53 +0000 texstyle 954816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(((Big Hugs Shannon))) Sounds like you are on top of things and are keeping a positive attitude - both so important. I don't have any direct experience with this but I do have anemia from time to time from heavy periods so I can relate to that part and agree it's can be very uncomfortable.&nbsp;Praying for&nbsp;a quick resolution for you and for you to feel better VERY soon! </p>