Hysterectomy Recovery Tips - Top Five Things To Know AFTER Your Hysterectomy! 

My mother is getting one done tomorrow because she has cancer in the uterus. Please keep her in prayers

I had a hysterectomy on Nov 14 and I had no pain after I. I took 1 pain pill the night I got home and took some gas x for the gas but other then that I had no pain. I cooked a full Thanksgiving meal and everything. The hysterectomy was the best thing for me. Today has been 3 weeks and I am still pain free. I have been avoiding lifting heavy things but this was the best decision I have ever made. My doctor said that I was very strong and even during surgery he noticed how strong I was. My incision healed fast but I am experiencing a little scare tissue but I had 3 c-sections and had a lot of that so I did expect that. I went in to surgery with the mindset that I not gonna allow this to put me down. I spoke strength into my surgery and recovery. Good luck to anyone having a hysterectomy.

My wife's procedure is next week..I'm watching to know what she may experience and what I can help her with.

I jst had a hysterectomy 1 week ago and they cut vertically. I kept one ovary bc the other one had cysts on it. I had a tumor and fibroids. Thankfully it wasn't cancer! 🙌🏻 I ate dried prunes and it really helped me go to the bathroom. I also used a massage gun on my hips and back that helped tremendously!! U will have a lot of gas! Walking around slowly helped. I wish anyone getting this procedure done the very best. God be you! 🙏🏼😘

Just had my hysterectomy this week. One recommendation I have is "Smooth Move" herbal tea and stool softeners! Absolute game changer for me. My bowel had been my main source of pain...also GasX. We do need to talk about these things, lovelies. Trust me you'll need em! Hugs to all my hyster-sisters.🤗

I am getting my hysterectomy tomorrow and my right ovary removal. This is really helpful.

I'm 36 years old...Had my hysterectomy done 4 weeks ago.. Uterus and fallopian tubes removal. Overies are still there... Heavy bleeding and cramps lead to the diagnosis endometriosis and adomyosis. My uterus walls were looking like swiss cheese. Full of holes. Constantly internal bleeding into the abdominal area. Pain like hell... Woke up from anesthesia-no pain. First time no pain for more than 15 years. Went to get coffee an hour later. Left hospital 2 days after operation. Started working 3 weeks post op. No pain no bleeding...nothing.... New life from the first day ✨️ 🙌 Best decision I've ever made!

You cannot possibly give TMI! Women need to share this stuff. I am day 6 after laparascopic total hysterectomy; the pain from surgery was negligible but the pain from the gas and the constipation floored me for almost 2 days! I had my postop check yesterday and the nurse laughed and told me this was very common. Why didn’t they explain beforehand? I am walking around but feeling really tired, achy and pathetic……….that somebody as fit (and young) as you felt tired and achy was something that comforted me. I am normal, not pathetic. Keep spreading the knowledge.

Had the robotic hysterectomy today am day 2 Post-Op. They left my two ovaries, thank God. The pain is very uncomfortable, praying for a quick recovery. Thanks for this info, I def have qns for my Dr 2weeks from now.

My wife’s procedure is this Wednesday. I’m trying to educate myself. I bought her a shower chair and a body pillow by Avanacomfort body pillow to help her sit up and also support her legs. Thank you for posting this video!

43 and having a total hysterectomy in a few days. Terrified. Haven’t ever had babies but such is life. Thank you for sharing this.

I had a partial hysterectomy at the age of 17 after being diagnosed with endometrial cancer. Thank you for speaking up!

I'm 8 weeks since surgery for total hysterectomy and exploratory surgery of my stomach. I had a Carcinoid tumor in one ovary. It was considered a Stage 1 cancer. I'm not going to need chemotherapy but will be seeing my Dr every 3 months for 5 years. She said I should walk and do Yoga. For exercise I've been walking and have been gardening as much as possible. I just did your pelvic floor exercises video. Perfect! Thank you. I'm going to follow and try to watch your other videos. Again...thanks for making these. So helpful! I should add that this week I'll be 72 years old and up until now I thought I was in good health. Hopefully I will be again.

I'm having mine done in 6 days. I've taken great steps to set myself up for success post-surgery. I'll definitely look into the exercises and pre-op video as well :)

Great video, I’m 4 days post surgery.Still in a lot of pain, pain meds help and I walk around my house for at least 15 mins 3 times a day, that really helps with the gas. I try to eat a protein and fruit each day, haven’t had much else. Take care ladies

*Hello beauties, I'm 2 weeks post surgery. I had a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy and not did it hurt!!!! I'll be honest in saying that after 6 days no bowrl movement I WAS IN AGONY. The gas pain hurt me too. I stayed on top of the water intake increased & a stool softener. When it finally happened I honestly thought I'd won 7 lotteries!!!!*

Thank you. I had a total hysterectomy for uterine cancer less than four days ago and am encouraged by your video. Walking feels good, even if much slower than I've ever been used to.

4 days post OP and I thought I would never say that I wanted diarrhea!! I'm so glad for it now! What a relief!! Don't eat too many dried prunes but when ur desperate...constipation is the worst! Thank you so much for ur video!!

I had a total laparoscopic vaginal hysterectomy 8 days ago. The bloating, puffiness, and swelling in my tummy and pubic area were more distressful and uncomfortable than any other post op symptoms. I’m just now starting to deflate a little. Any one else have this problem? If you are scheduled to have this surgery make sure you have some waist high stretchy comfortable panties for after surgery. Ice packs helped also. Good luck!

I had a total hysterectomy on 23 April this year. It was a very painful surgery, but it was my last resort after bleeding for 6 months straight and having chronic pelvic pain. I'm waiting for life to get better, but I'm in less pain since I'm recovering at home.

I'm watching this to know how i can support my mum when she goes through her surgery

Ty for keeping me at ease I'm a bit nervous I am getting my hysterectomy jan 7th 2021 which is 6 days from now due to huge noncancerous tumor on my overie. Had gotten everything I need from surgical treatment package from gauze, fiber, vitamins, stool softeners, CBD incase, a body ease tea, cases of water, fruits, surgical area waterproof covers for showers, lose clothes pads heating/ice pack pillow, extra pillows a va jj washer, my nurse said she would give me ice packs for my va jj see her day b4 surgery n hysterectomy undies and surgical spanks to put pressure on the area so I can move comfortably. And thankfully I have my husband n 3 kids n fam. That's gonna help me n cook for me. Its a nerve recking situation a woman goes through but if its due to a medical reason its so needed. God bless for all the strong women that went through this or will be. 🙏

I’m watching this as I just had my hysterectomy at 27 years old on Tuesday, April 11th. Instead of the normal 3 incisions for laparoscopic, but they had to make 6 because of the extent of dysplasia! What helped with my bowel movements, start miralax the day surgery! Also a stool softener with it.

I will be having a total hysterectomy in 4 days - thank you for better preparing me for this surgery - it's going to be more extensive that I realized before this video. The surgeon told me I should be feeling "pretty good" after 2 weeks and back to normal after 6 weeks. Thanks to your information, I won't have unrealistic expectations.

I haven’t finished this video yet but the part where you mention how it can take up to a full year after surgery to feel normal is so true. My first surgery was in 2015 for gallbladder and I never felt normal again. A year later was appendix and endometriosis related. A few months later I discovered hernias where 2 of my gallbladder surgery ports were. Had those ‘fixed’ in 2019. Hysterectomy is booked for a few days from now and I will need to go back later this year to fix hernias (previous surgery failed). The whole “take it easy” thing is no joke at all and I wish someone would have told me that feeling ‘normal’ could take longer than the 6-12 weeks so I didn’t overdue it because I ‘should have been fine’. Thank you so much for sharing that and I hope someone hears this and it saves them from any further complications!

I am Three weeks post op. Your story is extremely similar to mine. Unbelievable. All the feelings and yes the sense of loss was there and so was all the discomfort and pain for 10 yrs. after my last child. I am so happy I found your channel before my surgery. Definitely going to slowly move my way back into being active once again. Thank you so much for the videos and advice. 💕 I appreciate my body more than ever. I can’t believe how much it has tolerated and taken care of me. I will cherish it and nurture it for as long as I can. 🙏

3 days after complete hysterectomy. Glad I found your channel. It's super helpful. Thank you!!!

Well Ladies I Finally Join The Group Of Ladies Who’s Had There Hysterectomy Done Cause I Finally Had My Done Last Friday April 9TH & I’m Recovery Slowly But Surely It’s A Slow Agonizing Painful 😖 Recovery But It’s All Good 😌 Ladies All I Gotta Say Is This I’m Finally Happy 😊 To Have Mine Done Once & For All

I had a complete hysterectomy a year ago. I was constipated for the time i was in the hospital. When i got home i took fresh aloe vera from my yard every morning. That made me get back to regularity.

My surgery is tomorrow. I met with a Pelvic Floor PT/OT last week. I needed to do something proactive for my mental health that will help me post surgery.

1 week post hysterectomy and good lord!! The constipation!!!?? from one extreme to the other, now I have diahrrea!! And I sneezed today!! This is not fun! but thank you for your video, so very very helpful.

I had a hysterectomy last Wednesday with two different suspensions as well. I found you by researching prolapse and I wanted to thank you. for all the information you’ve given me as I’ve navigated this unknown territory that no one seems to talk about. I’m very early in my recovery and walking is still a great challenge.

I have to have a hysterectomy on Friday. I just turned 28. I'm freaking out. Thank you for this video ☺️

I had a complete hysterectomy 5 weeks ago, they also removed the appendix and a tumor the size of a grapefruit, I had severe endometriosis. I’m doing so much better. The biopsy came back negative 🙏 Thank God. My Dr recommended hormone replacement but I don’t wan to take it, so I’m taking natural hormones and trying to eat healthy and hopefully in a couple of months I can start running again. Thank you for sharing this info.

My doctor had me taking Miralax early. I had no constipation issues. DEFINITELY take stool softeners after!

4th week after surgery. Had everything removed because of cancer, fibroids, and prolapse. You are so right about constipation. 5th day after surgery was the worst night of my life. Prune juice, laxative powders, etc. Nothing worked. Finally, an enema worked. They gave That 1st bowel movement just stated

I had a hysterectomy 17 years ago. My doctor put me on HT for a little post surgery but shortly was told i could stop HT because I was 21 at the time. Now 17 years later, I was literally just informed its super important that I am on HT now. I am very scared of the negative effects of lack of proper hormones all these years.

This was so informative. I am in my mid 40s and am contemplating laproscopic surgery because of fibroid growth. My surgeon answered my questions, but actual experiences are so helpful

I'm having a hysterectomy November 1st, it's taken 3 doctors and 8 years!

Three days post op & I found you. I have been blessed with an excellent surgeon and the pre-op teaching & prep was excellent. I am def investing in pelvic floor exercises, I never want any kind of surgery again and will do everything I can to get and stay strong again. Subscribing!

I am at 14 months and was told it can take 24 months to feel truly recovered. It’s very important that women know this is a huge surgery especially if you had a long lateral incision.

I know this video is a bit old but I just stumbled upon it. I'm 10 days post op having a total hysterectomy, they were able to save both ovaries.,🙏🏽. I must say I'm healing well still painful to get on and off bed and sofa but every day gets better. Thanks for sharing this information quite helpful.

My mother had her hysterectomy surgery for fibroid removal today , thank you for this video 😊

Thank you so much for this !!! I had my surgery 3 weeks ago. Constipation is real and I thought I was really on it even ahead of time... but I finally got it sorted and all is well now. I'm still feeling hormonal ( I kept my ovaries) but my hormones still feel wonky. I dont feel quite like me all the time and my exhaustion still comes and goes. Walking helps a lot because the fresh air is great and I feel like it makes me feel stronger. These videos make me feel light at the end of a very long tunnel. Thank you xo

Hey, I had my hysterectomy back in October of 2022. I’m 40 yrs old and I only got my uterus and cervix removed. My ovaries were fine. They cut my bladder in 2 different places so I had to go home with the Foley catheter for 3 weeks. That was uncomfortable because your bladder has spasms due to a tube being inside of it. But I had to stay in the hospital for 3 days because my surgery started out as laparoscopic but they had to do the c-section cut due to my bladder being right under one of the fibroids I had. I know I had 3 of them and the largest was the size of a large orange. But the very next day I was up and walking. Not like my normal walk, I was moving slow but I had no pain. The nurse gave me my meds on time even if I didn’t have pain to prevent me from eventually having pain. Even when I was taking a nap I told her to make sure to wake me to receive my meds. Being at home after surgery was ok…. I had pain only due to the spasms in my bladder due to having the catheter. I had to see a urologist which was the dr who repaired my bladder during my surgery. He gave me a medication to help with the spasms because they hurt like hell. I was in pain for 2 1/2 hrs before the meds kicked in. So I made sure to take those on time daily so I don’t suffer with that anymore. Other than that I was fine. They removed the foley 3 weeks later. I got a sonogram done on my bladder to make sure all was well. I saw my Gyno atleast 3-4 times after my surgery. The only issue I’m having now is this sharp pain when I urinate and once I pass gas after I urinate the pain goes away. My guess is due to having a empty space there it may be air trapped inside. But I’m no dr so I’m going to see the Gyno Urologist to give me a better understanding of what’s really happening there. Also, the constipation was a bit difficult. I had stool softeners and miralax to help me to move my bowels. The gas was also a killer. That pain was horrible. I started to go for walks outside to help me pass the gas easier being that I went for longer walks outside instead of the few steps inside the house. I feel better today other than the gas like pain when I urinate. I’m glad I got my procedure done. I knew it was time because my cycle was lasting for 15 days each month I had blood transfusions and iron infusions. I was hospitalized twice for having low iron( level 2) and my hemoglobin was 5.5. Also the day of my surgery my cycle began while I was dressed for surgery and I had the IV from anesthesia in. I went to the bathroom and bled on the floor smh 🤦🏾‍♀️. That solidified my decision. I’m glad to be free of that. I hope my comment helps someone. Good luck to you all.

I had a hysterectomy six months ago. I thought I wasn't going to go through pms. I still get mood swings like if I'm on my period, I get emotional, cravings, bloating, and cramps. I don't have my uterus and fallopian tubes. I literally thought I dodged a bullet. Nevermind. 🙄🤦‍♀️

Thank you, I got hysterectomy 4 days ago. I had had major surgery before & knew to ask for constipation. I did asked for PT & my MD said it’s not needed, I am thankful for her expertise & success in my surgery.

I’m here because my wife is going through this next month and I want to know how best I can help her. I’m taking the first week off and working from home for another 5ish weeks after that. I feel pretty helpless and a little worried since there’s not much I can do, but I want to know what I CAN do.

Seeing your video, and knowing that somebody even gives a damn about what we go through, made me tear up a little bit. I felt so alone, and my doctor didn't help that at all. Surgeons tend to not be the warmest, fuzziest people in the world--LOL! So thank heaven for google and for people like you who are willing to give some guidance.

I JUST HAD A HYSTERECTOMY last month in the Bahamas they don't let you go home until you walk and have a bowel moment. They say you have to sit up in a chair for hr and half to 2 hrs ànd I had a great bowel moment. Am glad I found your channel. Thank you for sharing .

I'm really glad I found your video. I'm having my hysterectomy in less than 2 days. I am keeping 1 ovary but removing everything else (tubed, uterus, cervix.) I'm really glad I found someone who kept 1 ovary to hear from.

Thank you so much for this info. I am having a completed hysterectomy in 11 days and I am researching what I will need to know after. This was very hopeful! I am going to do the exercises you suggested and find some pelvic floor exercises I can do at home. Thank you again!!!! ❤

Thank you for the informative video. I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer 15 months ago and I have finally made the decision for the removal of all my reproductive organs. I think the decision was brought on by the news I had developed lung cancer. The relief that this was a new primary site and not a secondary from the endometrial cancer is indescribable. This has spurred me on to say yes to the hysterectomy. I feel better informed now I have seen your site. So I would like to say thank you for taking most of the fear of the op ...and what comes after away😘

I am 5 days post op. It has been hard. I had a panic attack yesterday and had no idea why. I couldn't stop crying either. I am so thankful for your videos as I was feeling like something was wrong because I still feel so weak but I am walking around as much as I can.

I'm 6 weeks post hysterectomy today and glad I found your channel. :)

This video contains extremely valuable information and I’m thrilled to have found you, Jessica! Thank you!!! I had a total abdominal hysterectomy with bi-lateral salpingo-oophrectomy in June, 2020. A large, mucinous borderline cyst was taken from my right ovary. I’m 56 and was not in great shape before surgery so recovery has been slow! I’m fortunate that my ovarian cancer was detected very early-no chemo necessary!! I’d like to let your viewers know that ANY post-menopausal bleeding is abnormal and is considered to be a sign of cancer until cancer is ruled out by a gynecologic oncologist. From onset of post-menopausal bleeding to hysterectomy surgery was less than 30 days for me because I sought medical care immediately and was taken seriously by my doctors. As a result, my cancer is only Stage 1a. The hardest part of recovery for me has been the fatigue. My energy level is still not where it was pre-op. Best wishes and a healthy recovery journey to all of you wonderful women! 💖

Just had a hysterectomy 2 weeks ago. Can’t wait to start PT.

Si happy found you video I just have a hysterectomy yesterday thank god keeping my 2 ovaries . Thanks for you help

Just had (TAH) hysterectomy on 12th Jan 2023 ! Thank you so much for this information ! It really helped me . I'm recovering very well. God bless you 🙏 ❤!!!

Thank you so, so much. You are helping me and countless others to prepare for our POP surgeries!

I'm 48 hrs post total hysterectomy, and I hardy have any pain. I have to remember I've just had major surgery! I feel so lucky to have so little pain. So far it's been real easy

I am 2 weeks post op and the constipation thing the first week was actually traumatic. I spent 2 days unable to eat and just crying from the pain. Don't just rely the stool softeners they prescribe. I wish I had reached out sooner and taken some other medications before it got so painful. Also drinking as much water as you can stand while you are awake in the days right after surgery. 😭

I’m 31 year old, I was recently diagnosed with having cancer in my uterus and one of my ovaries. I have my total Hysterectomy tomorrow and I’m hoping everything will go well. Thank you for your video, this was very helpful.

I had my Total abdominal hysterectomy bilateral ovaries and fallopian tunes removed 5 days ago. It hurt but i have been walking quite a lot. Thank you for your videos it helped me a lot.

I had a vaginal hysterectomy (kept ovaries) 40 years ago - all I can say is listen to dr and take it easy - I felt good early on and overdid it and regretted it.

Just came home from the hospital after having my Uterus and Fallopian tubes removed. I also had a lifting of my bladder because I was peeing each time I ran, jumped, coughed, sneezed. I want to thank you for all this great information and for your bluntness about this issues. Because of your videos I was able understand a lot better what I was going to encounter after the surgery and what to talk about with my surgeon. I am having cramps right now. They are confusing because I don’t know if it from the surgery or from wanting to go to the bathroom. I can’t even fart right now. It just doesn’t come out. Maybe the cramps are from that. I am still under some type of anesthesia so forgive me if I am talking all over the place. I have 7 holes on my belly. Thanks for all this great information. I will find out about the pelvic floor Therapist. Lucia.

Loved this video. I’m 6 days post surgery and yes the constipation is excruciating. They reopened my caesarean sight and left both ovaries. I usually bounce back really quickly, but this procedure is very serious, and recovery for me is very slow. Thank you so much for these tips, I wish I had found your video sooner 💕

I’m 5 days post full hysterectomy and feel great! I’m walking everywhere, driving and ready to go back to work. My procedure was robotic laparoscopic and so far so good!

Had a vaginal partial hysterectomy 25 yrs ago, went back to work 3 days later. Had no pain at all.😊 1:47

Thank you so much for TMI! This is so helpful, seriously don't apologize 💚

Thank you for this, I had a hysterectomy as well. They took the cervix, uterus, and Fallopian tubes but I got to keep both my ovaries. And the. They did two pelvic floor repairs and a perrineor repair. I am at week three today. I have felt better than before the surgery almost immediately, still taking pain meds though. It seems like a long time to take them. For me, it has been a real learning experience to listen to my body and not over do it.

Thank you- this is very helpful and reassuring. I can attest to a regimen of Colace (3) and alternating with Mira lax 3x a day and finally had movement on day 3 post op. That pain was very uncomfortable. Nurse to me to not hold my breath and small pushes. I wish more people talented about this.

I'm 4 day post surgery and have been sleeping a lot! I have read a lot of comments about constipation and will say fiber is your best friend during these times. The 1st thing I eat in the morning is some raisin bran and fruit and it helps keeps things moving even if it's only a little and lots of water. I am thankful for my family that has been a huge help. I am happy I came across Jessica videos cause I am on the search for workouts to do after having a hysterectomy and feel I hit the jackpot.

Thank you thank you for this video and tips. Being a runner, dancer for years now at 52 had a hysterectomy........ I was shocked and disappointed why I could just bounce back within days. Like you said it takes weeks and months. I thought I was doing something wrong.

Great information. It has been over 15 years since I had my surgery and many of what was said here was not told to me. Nothing against my Surgen..he was awsome. Thank you. Forward this youtube to a friend.

I actually just had a hysterectomy yesterday. I’m home and believe it or not, I’m in more pain today than yesterday. I feel extremely nauseous and dizzy. As if I’m going to pass out. I guess that’s normal. I’m not sure. But I’m glad you brought up constipation because I don’t want that to be a problem for me. Thanks 4 all your information!

2nd day after the Hysterectomy surgery. Glad I found your channel.

1 week post op! So glad I found your channel now

I am glad that i watched your video. My doctor did not explain to me that having this surgery can cause dementia and heart failure.

Watching this, recovering from a partial hysterectomy. Day 3 post op. Edit: TMI: A little over the daily reccomended amount of Magnesium and Flaxseed Meal has been my friend. Two days post op, no stool softeners, loose stools. I wasn't aiming for loose stools but...here we are. I am laying off the magnesium for a few days. Definitely only walking a block these days 😅 When I hike weekly.

Thank you that was really helpful. I am 60, and because I kept getting polyps and continued irregular bleeding, for past 7yrs, gynaecologist recommended that maybe I should go for hysterectomy. Just the uterus and Fallopian tubes were taken out. I did have constipation for a week, and since I prefer natural form of laxatives so was eating ripe papaya which definitely helped me. I am back to normal now after 2.5 weeks, but I do have bloating issues and whenever I go to the washroom, have pain in the mid/low section of my belly. I don’t see my gynaecologist for another 3 weeks, but I guess I can call my family doc to see what’s going on. The only thing about my family doc she puts her patients on meds right away. As a child always hated meds, and with my mom passing away with liver/ bile duct cancer, everyone in my family now stays away from meds as much as possible. Anything else anyone can recommend here would be great. Preferably natural form of cure. Thanks.

Thank you for the precious advice. I had my surgery 12 days ago and suffered also of constipation during the first week, which my doctor didn't informed me before. Your videos really helped me!

Thank you so much for this information. I’m scheduled for my total hysterectomy this Wednesday the 26th, and your video has helped answer some questions I had. I will ask the doctor about a referral for a physical therapy for my prolapse repair as well. Thanks again. 👍

Love you for this video. Week 5 after partial hysterectomy and every word in this video rings true

I had it a year a go and pelvic floor physio was the best she guided me through exercises, pelvic floor, bowls.... I still see her as a touch up. Like you said don't do nothing just slowly work yourself up to walking, exercises.... 😊

i had my RH 5 days ago. i am feeling sluggish and quite depressed but im thankful that my bowel and bladder work perfectly almost righ after the surgery. I do have a numb feeling in my upper leg. Hope that fades. And now i have to wait for the result..i hope i'm cancer free.

10 days after total hysterectomy surgery, and yes i can totally relate. Day 5 to 8 was terrible with constipatiom and acid relux. Had i known about bowel movement issues earlier would have managed ut better. Thanks very much. Still need to understand more about prolapse thing

Thank you for this advice. I was told today that my hysterectomy will be in July. I am trying to do as much research as I can to be prepared post op. Although I am a little scared I know it’s needed to stop the pain and to have a better quality of life for myself.

I got a hysterectomy today and I'm so glad that I found this video! I'm having a lot of trouble peeing because it is so painful. Is there anything I can do to make it easier?

I'm about to go through Hysterectomy. Thank you for sharing, this is a huge help!

I am 46 and pretty healthy and active. I am 6 days post laparoscopic hysterectomy. Just removed the uterus, kept the ovaries and cervix. Had to get rid of a large fibroid growing by a stalk outside of my uterus and one medium one in the muscle. For surgery, had one very small incision over the bellybutton. I took a Colace stool softener the night after surgery, didn’t need again as I had loose stools for the following 3-4 days. Drank organic coconut water, think that helped stay regular. Ate ultra healthy, clean greens and fruits, loving steamed carrots and rice. Normal bowel movements day 5 and 6. Didn’t realize how painful it would be to get in and out of bed. Ice packs help too. Just taking it easy, getting a little better each day. Day 6 had morning coffee for the first time :)

Thank you so much I had my hysterectomy today and I was able to keep my ovaries

After my last baby who is now 6 months, I got specific shock and let me tell you after I’ve only been left with one ovary as a 23 year old women I’m happy to hear this information and that bowel movement was so painful but at least my life has been saved

Thank you for this info! I'm having a hysterectomy in May/June and I want all the dirty details!!

This is very helpful. I just learned yesterday from my doctor that she would like to do a hysterectomy. I'm in my 50's and I have been in menopause for 4 years. I never had surgery in my life and never has children, so I am terrified to say the least (especially since I am terrified of needles). This video has helped calm my nerves a bit. Thank you.

Thank you for this. I just had my surgery yesterday. Your information is super helpful. Not TMI in my opinion. Also, internal pelvic floor PT is so helpful. I totally agree, I went to one before my surgery in hopes of being able to address my prolapses without surgery. I learned so much! I think this pt should be standard practice for all women. I might return to my pt after six weeks if needed. I’ll definitely be doing the exercises at home when I’m able. Thanks again for sharing your experience and knowledge. 🙏💖

Thank you so much for sharing. I’m at 3 weeks out. Hanging in there. Same surgeries!

Thank you so much. It is so wonderful to see videos for something that is really not talked about too much. I am almost 4 weeks in to my hysterectom/prolapse /perineum repair surgery feeling good except for the perineum area still uncomfortable at times still ughh! I wanted to know are there any exercises to help with that area again I want to thank you so much for your wonderful, amazing videos. God bless and thank you for sharing your journey. This is definitely not an easy surgery especially if there’s prolapse repair involved, but made life so much better

Thank you for this! I have Adenocarcinoma in situ (Cancer, stage 0) and am having a hysterectomy in July. Taking the cervix, uterus and fallopian tubes. Luckily I'm keeping my ovaries. Appreciate all the details, always nice to hear about somebody else's perspective. Will 110% look into pelvic floor PT!

I had a laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy last week. One thing that needs to be mentioned is depending on where they cut you, you can have pain that sorta confuses your senses. I have 3 incisions- one at the start of where pubic hair starts to grow, one on the side of my belly and one in my bellybutton. I don't feel the other two so much, but the bellybutton is the absolute worst. It always hurts and it affects everything- sleeping, lounging, dressing, if I over-eat, if the gas/bloat is too much... I can't tell what pain is what so I keep confusing bladder pain with the pain in my midsection and gas. I don't realize I need to go until I try to go and it's like a faucet. I recommend setting a potty schedule if you've experienced something similar. The gas in the shoulder area is a close 2nd in pain- it also dictates how you sleep. I found a resource that said peppermint tea in combo with walking helps relieve gas and deep breathing helps the shoulder pain, but I think even more was needed in my case but thank goodness it did finally clear up last night. I'm slowly learning I can't do it all even the simple things- if nothing else my uterus and now the lack thereof has and is teaching me humility. Mini Rant: I feel like as a whole women need an apology for not being believed or well enough informed about these issues and their treatment. My surgeon said I'd be in and out same day and gave no extra info about what to expect aside from where he'd cut - even told me i could go up my sister's 3 flights of stairs after surgery as long as I took it slow. I'm glad I held off until I moved to have anything done. Leading up to this I found an iceberg of info he left out and I'm not even mad, mainly cuz it's just sad that it's par for the course. I'm finding you pretty much expect to have to don your own white coat and become an expert on your condition, the symptoms, and all the possible treatments and aftereffects so you know what you're getting into cuz you'll rarely ever be fully informed otherwise. Seriously feel like I need some letters on the end of my name after this whole ordeal. None of what I learned from google and youtube came out of any of my doctors mouths, but somehow google and youtube had more reliable info - I mean even a pamphlet would've been appreciated if not good medical advice.