I have suffered with fibroids all my menstrual life. I am now 52 and now I'm offered an open hysterectomy. So many fibroids ranging in size and in awkward places that they can't do key hole. Has anyone else experienced this? I haven't had a bleed for 5 months but still have pains, inflammation and groin pain affecting my walk. Bladder feels constantly pinched. I think they thought by now menopause would sort this but clearly it hasn't and they've offered to do this. I am just concerned it's got so bad they have to do it now. Been told recovery around 8-12 weeks? Just feel this is not normal?someone reassure me - has this happened to anyone else?