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Title: Through the Land of Hyster: The Hyster Sisters Guide
ISBN: 097088480X
Author:
Kathy Kelley
Publicate Date: 2001-02-01
Publish: 2001-02-01
List Price: $19.55
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Paperback
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1: Short on substance, long on prattle
While there is some good material in this book, it is overshadowed by the amount of cutesy babbling. Answers to questions are rambling and often inconsistent. The photos look like bad photocopies. The fairy tale framework wears thin quickly; I never figured out if the king is a doctor, a husband, a narrative device or God. That said, there is some good content on some of the recovery issues involved in a hysterecomy, particularily in the hysterectomy is pre-menopausal. The website is much better than the book.
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2: There's a Killer Web Site that Goes WITH this book
.... which I REALLY appreciated; when told I needed a hysterectomy, I was freaked out and immediately went to Amazon to research books. I chose Dr. Streicher's The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy then found this one; but then learned that the author was the founder of the AMAZING web site for women, www.hystersisters.com
The web site was EXTREMELY helpful. Between the web site, the book and Dr. Streichers advice, I decided not to have my hysterectomy, at least not now. I owe it ALL to being able to learn from other women, especialy those on hystersisters.com
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3: Not the best, but not bad
After being scheduled for a complete hysterectomy, I started scouring the books available for any and all info I could find. I appreciated that this is woman to woman first hand information. But medically, it isn't very helpful. Skip this book and instead go to the hystersisters web site.
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4: A Friend When You NEED One
I found this book after my surgery. Prior to taking my short term leave from work, I had spent almost 2 months talking with several friends and co-workers about the upcoming hysterectomy...They all had plenty to say about their issues before the surgery and the outcome(6-8 weeks later)...What they NEGLECTED to mention was the ALL IMPORTANT RECOVERY. While this book is not medical advice...it is a wonderful support group...and there is a website to follow that covers a plethora of info, topics, forums, discussions and opportunity to meet great women who have "been there" or are experiencing the same issues. This book is WONDERFUL mental therapy!!! Well worth the read and price...would make a wonderful gift for a friend after surgery!!!
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5: Silly, but good info
The information inside is well worth overlooking any flaws in writing or the silly "fairy tale" style. Any woman going through the turmoil associated with a hysterectomy needs to read this book.
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