a piece of news

When I first got to know it, I was happily shopping at Paddy's Market during my visit to Sydney 2 weeks ago. My heart dropped and my muscles became numb.

My mother is scheduled for an operation this Friday due to an overgrown fibroid. God knows how nervous and scared I am. The gynecologist informed her this piece of news when my mom went for her check-up as she has been complaining of pelvic pressure, "feeling full" in the lower abdomen which resulted in lower abdominal pain, and the increase in her menstrual bleeding a few months back. Little did we know that those are the symptoms of a uterine fibroid which in her case has grown up to 9cm.

I almost cried (I actually cried like crazy in my room after that) when mom told us that she will be undergoing hysterectomy which is the surgical removal of not only the fibroid but also the uterus. It is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the treatment of fibroids and is considered a cure. Unlike myomectomy, which is the surgical removal of the fibroids only, the doctor suggested the first surgery to avoid any further complications. Since mom doesn't have the intention of getting pregnant anymore, hysterectomy is the best option. Oh, and did I mention hysterectomy with removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries too? There were days when I can't even look at her because the thought of having them removed is just too much too take.

A few days ago marked the very last time mum getting her monthly period. After Friday, she will be permanently menopaused and I know it's going to be a difficult phase for her to endure. I've read on the internet what normally happens during post-surgery and what will my mom go through. I am seriously scared.

I pray that everything will go well and that Allah gives her the strength to go through this. Dear friends, please pray for her too.

11 Replies:

fikrifayi January 5, 2010 at 7:36 PM  

i'm very sorry to hear that.
with deepest sympathy - fikri-

Madam Afifah January 5, 2010 at 7:47 PM  

tash dearest,

semoga Allah permudahkan segalanya for ur mum and ur family. Hope she'll be ok soon.

Syajaratuddurrah January 5, 2010 at 8:57 PM  

Tasha
I'm sorry to hear about this news.I hope the surgery goes well and my prayers and well wishes are with you, your mum and family.Be strong ya Tasha.

Rosyada January 5, 2010 at 10:03 PM  

semoga keluarga tasha dpt harungi dugaan ni dgn baik *hugs*

be strong tasha

sd. January 6, 2010 at 7:13 AM  

Amin.

you must be strong for her babe.

all the best for 2010.

Haneesa January 6, 2010 at 2:34 PM  

prayers for your mother dear! be strong for her. insyaAllah everything will be fine, amin.

dira January 6, 2010 at 3:23 PM  

hope all goes well with the operation Tasha. and may Allah grant you the strength to stay strong, especially for ur Mum. take care xx

Ummu Yousuf January 6, 2010 at 4:35 PM  

may Allah be with you and your family in strength..

oh tasha..
*hugs*

me January 6, 2010 at 4:43 PM  

thank you everyone. *tears*

alin January 7, 2010 at 10:12 PM  

Tasha, good luck for tomorrow ya. My prayers are with you and your family. Take care and be strong ya

Jarod Yong January 7, 2010 at 10:24 PM  

Your mom will be fine.
I'm sure she'll have your support!
=)


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The Writer
I am a wife, a mother, and a teacher by profession. At times a pessimist and one who is easily amused. I find comfort once entering the threshold of my bedroom. I write because I want to and it makes me feel good :)