Hysterectomy Exercises After Surgery - Recovering From a Hysterectomy 

God bless you

Hey Trinny Had Total Hysterectomy 4.5 week ago and read your comment from a while back now but I'm feeling exactly what you described - exhausted and depressed. No idea what's going on inside my body but feel the shift of organs and loss of estrogen etc. Been put on HRT gel but only a temporary measure. Got an 8 week post op assessment in 4 weeks so in the dark until then as to what I can and can't do other than googling!! I hope you are fully recovered now. I'm starting these exercises today hoping they will help and lift my mood. I'm forcing myself to get out for a walk each day which helps but NEED more safe physical stuff to do.

@@jeanettethompson5089 To ease your mind, I am now 5 months out of surgery. Around the time of where youre at I started (and have continued) to change my diet and eat a lot of phyto estrogen foods such as soy related products and certain fruits and other things. A lot of Hummus, dried and fresh fruits especially peaches and bananas. I make a lot of stuff with tofu, and I've also been putting a scoop of vital proteins collagen powder in my coffee every morning. I drink a lot of green drinks, eat a lot of fish and veggies and a multivitamin with separate doses of vit c, vitamin d3, fish oil and q-10. My sex life and mood is better than it has ever been! Im not in the previous pain that I had before the surgery. I now have more wetness and regardless of what a lot of people say, my orgasms are amazing. I say if you had a good sex life before, and a good attentive partner then it will be even better after the healing process. At 10 or 11 weeks I started doing all of the pelvic exercises and I walk walk walk, even during this winter I will do a 20-30 minute walk back and forth through my house for goo blood flow and exerise. I do a lot of kegels frequently. Breath in through the nose , hold and while releasing the breath, do a long kegel then release and repeat. Do not be alarmed even if months in that you feel pulls and tugs in your vaginal cuff(if you had cervix removed). It is normal. The only thing that wouldn't be normal, would be bleeding or extreme pain. My depression and mood swings are gone. I would say they went away at about 12-14 weeks. The 6-8 weeks the doctors give you really doesn't explain the hormonal process. I say let your body heal but try to aid in producing natural hormone enhancing foods and products. I hope all of this helps because I wish someone would have told me. No matter how many videos I went through no one ever fully answered my questions or concerns. As far as stamina in doing things, i do still get tired and sore but its not nearly as bad as it was. I'm hoping between 6 months to a year i will have my full energy coming back but at this point, its a marathon not a sprint. Healing vibes sent your way! ❤

@@jeanettethompson5089 i did not do hormone replacement at all. If you keep an ovary you dont need it

@Jeanette Thompson also make sure at your 6 week appointment they swab you even if you have no symptoms because BV is very very common with this surgery and I had it and had no symptoms but left untreated it can cause problems

Right, I'm 6 weeks post surgery, had an internal bleed and doc told me at 2 weeks I could return to my normal activities, just take more iron supplements since I'm now anemic. I wasn't ready then, but I definitely am now. Just need to get my stretches and mobility where I want it. I'm also wanting to start training for a marathon to participate in next year.

Same u.

Hello Gaby I am 4 weeks post total hysterectomy. Could you describe the symptoms of the strain in your groin area? I may be experiencing something similar. Thanks and all the best for a speedy and beautiful recovery.

I hope you are doing well now! 💖💖💖💖💖

I have a sensation of everything inside me is moving everywhere

Hello Gaby, I am about 3 weeks post op and I suffered major gastrointestinal issues as well. My mind tells me to push myself harder and walk more or start floor exercises but I cannot. I hate it! I know I need to be patient with my body and I completely understand your statement. Thank you for sharing. It’s nice to know I am not alone with this fight and long journey to recovery. Stay safe and take care! 💗

Agree Toni Tarango, Two days post op and will be looking at this again in a few weeks. Best wishes to you

@@rgb188 good luck as well! My first 2 weeks were my worst so I completely empathize with what you're going through

Good luck on your recovery!

Very helpful. Thank you

I’m scheduled for surgery for June 2nd. I also have adenomyosis. I had never heard of it before.

Me too. Just two weeks out from 10 hour surgery. Good to know we “elders” can participate in our healing health

Great to find this , 5 weeks on. Feel great but cant wait to get back to doing everything again. I feel I can but I'm afraid I'll do damage inside as People are telling me I cant do this and that.😡 69 and fit.

Today is my 7 POD of hysterectomy.i can move easily. After 2 weeks will I start

When can i start normal workouts after hysterectomy

I just had laparoscopic hysterectomy 3/30/22 with endometriosis. I'm so bored and can't sit still. Waiting for clearance to start these .

You are so welcome!

When exactly did you start with these exercises? I'm 4 weeks post abdominal op

@@michiibelle777 I would at least wait til 6 weeks but trust your body and see what feels comfortable. Don't do anything that hurts too much.

You are so welcome!

Your age

Best of luck!

Best of luck to you and I highly recommend seeing a women's health physical therapist!

I'm glad it's helpful!

@@JessicaValantPilates hello tell me about pelvic floor exercise

You are so welcome and good luck on your recovery!

@@JessicaValantPilates - I called him right after this and he told me no. We’ll talk at the 6 week appointment - lol! He said deep breathing and arm stretches are ok as long as the abdominal muscles are no involved. But there’s no limit on walking as long as it’s not challenging terrain or incline. And no treadmill. He’s a stickler! lol - but I will be starting right here with you in this vid when my surgeon gives me the thumbs up. So grateful!

Hi Sunny , am about to have the surgery and I feel very depressed, but I find hope reading about your experience, thank you for sharing it...

You are most welcome

How are you feeling now, Nicole B? I'm hoping to have a hysterectomy ASAP, and would like any advice you can give!

@@RainbowFlowerCrow much better. Went really well. First 3 days were hard moving around but after that I just was exhausted. I highly recommend not over doing anything if first few weeks or you will feel horrible and cause yourself unnecessary pain or being very uncomfortable. Light walking is very necessary.

You are so welcome!

@@JessicaValantPilates mam I am from India. I did my hysterectomy (not lapro) before 8 months. I put weight now. My arms chest and upper stomach are gained more weight. Is the above video is useful for me

Here's wishing you speedy and beautiful recovery! I am in a similar position not sure my body is ready for these exercises

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm 1 month 1 week, I intend to try this video slowly+ do walking.. until my 3 months Today is my first day. I think I can do it well. Take care you too

I would recommend my Four Week Pilates Jumpstart! The link is above in the description. It takes you systemically through beginner to intermediate workouts over 4 weeks in a safe way :)

Hi what was it like? I am going in October. At which week did you start back active?

How are you doing now, mama?

I am two weeks post op and my belly is still swollen. I read it takes some time to go down. I hope yours is where you'd like it to be now.

I also had my uterus one ovary and cervix removed total hysterectomy shall I do this yoga pls let me know

My mom can do one of your exercises but not all because on Wednesday she is done surgery at 1am and she said she cannot to anything a that involved with this

With gallbladder removal surgery

Its the same!