Hysterectomy Storytime....🩸Bleeding After Hysterectomy What to Expect + HRT Update 

Well...that was a whole something! 🤣 I can laugh about it now but I was really scared when I saw blood. So unexpected! Did you know any of this was a possibility?

I think that your videos about all you experienced during and after the surgery are going to help so many people, Renee! It's important to know what one can expect, even if what you experience won't happen to everyone. So thanks for being so open, I'm sure it will make a difference to many people considering having histerectomy!

I had clear cell endometrial cancer. Cancer free after surgery. Stage 2. Got it in time

I’m due a hysterectomy in 9 days and I’ve watched many of your videos on your experience. It’s prepared me mentally and psychologically! Thank you for the videos!!! ❤️

As a male, I don't know much about your procedure, but I'm sorry you had so much pain. Time heals all wounds and I hope you will start to heal and feel better soon.

You made the right decision for you. I’m 70 and did not use estrogen due to the warnings and fears of my time. I still have night sweats and my bone density has been negatively affected. You are smart to get some relief in a thoughtful and appropriate way.❤

Very helpful. 52yo curly girl here scheduled for hysto in two weeks - I started the same HRT, slightly different dose with progesterone pill every night. I am keeping my ovaries for several reasons even though they were already peetering out on their own. Your advice to educate yourself and make the right decisions for yourself is wise! There are more options for dealing with the lady bits than I thought.

Thank God you posted this. I'm 16 days post op and I'm bleeding just like this. My left side has been hurting. Went to the restroom and bright red blood. Not a lot as a period but spotting for sure. Now I'm just achy. I'm lying down now and just going to watch it, I appreciate you following up past yours so I don't freak out as bad lol.😂

In case anyone is watching this and wanting more input. So , just got back from my 3 week check-up post surgery. All went well during surgery (had everything removed) and I am healing on-time. One note, in my case they decided to do a pelvic exam this time (I thought they'd wait until week 6-8 for a pelvic) and they ended up using a bit of silver nitrate to seal one small area near the cuff. I am sharing so you can be prepared! It was painful. So, if. you THINK you will need an internal exam and any amt of silver nitrate I highly suggest taking tylenol/advil or even like 1/2 a pain med to get you through it. It wasn't horrible but it also wasnt' FUN. If you have a lower pain tolerance I suggest this even more...JUST one experience...that I haven't seen discussed too much on YT..

Renee, this video is a gift and many women will be blessed by this information and benefit. It is a true Miracle how our body knows how to make adjustments and heal from surgery, allow patches, change in hormones and helps us get regulated again. God created a masterpiece.

No wonder you panicked! Who would have thought 30 days after your surgery? What a blessing that Randy is such a supportive husband and is also going through this journey with you! Glad things are getting back to normal in your house - even though it's kind of a "new normal" with the patch! Thanks for sharing the info with us!

Thank you so much for sharing this information--and for letting us see (not just hear) how you're doing. Not everyone would be so willing to share the information and then actually show us their belly and where they have their patch. This is really a public service for women! I'm glad everything is okay and I hope the suture stops giving you so much pain.

I’m so glad you can take HRT and it’s working for you! Be thankful. ❤ I’m a breast cancer survivor and am not a candidate. Chemotherapy through me into menopause at age 46. I then had a complete laparoscopic hysterectomy as you did. Menopause symptoms are awful! It’s been 15 years and il cancer free but still experience insomnia and hot flashes. 😢Thank you for sharing your experience!

I thank you so much for this video because today is 4 weeks after my hysterotomy and I saw blood when I wiped, and yes I totally freaked out and was headed to the ER. But something said look up what you are experiencing and your video showed. So I will wait it out. No pains, no cramps, just blood. So I will calm my nerves and wait for my doctor office to call. Thank you Renee

I wished I had all this information before my hysterectomy. No one, shared their experiences like you do even my nursing friends.

This is only one of the reasons why I like your channel so much. You share your experiences with us and I think it's very important that we women share our experiences with each other and not be afraid or embarrassed to do so! Thank you so much Renee 😊❤

I had same like yours in August of 2023. I had a Hysterectomy kept my ovaries. But my Dr did what you had done the robotic also but he cut my bladder while he was doing it. I was supposed to went home the same day but I had complications after. I got up out of the hospital bed I was gushing blood not stopping. It finally stoped or so. But I had to wear a Catheter because where he cut my bladder while he was in there after I went home for 7 days. Anyway after got home I started bleeding not stopping at all keep dripping out had to go to ER one of my stitches came out he had to fix it. Then I had to go again the next day cause I was bleeding again. He fixed me again. It was crazy and hard to go through. But now I'm finally better but it was so hard to go through. Glad you are doing okay with yours.

Thank you, Renee. You are wonderful to share your experience with us. You deliver the scary moments so calmly! All of this is so informative. You look fabulous. I can't imagine how you must have felt with the huge fibroid. You must feel so much healthier and lighter! Take care. I continue to hold you in prayer.

Thank you for making this video. I am currently 4 weeks in recovery from a hysterectomy and I too am experiencing the red blood when I wipe. I feel a little better hearing this is normal. I’ve also read up on this from my post surgery care that this can happen for several weeks and as the sutures dissolve. Happy healing!

That’s your doctors job to listen to your concerns. You’re hearing nicely.

That was a scary experience; so, wonderful that your doctor and his/her staff are so responsive, kind and considerate. You are blessed to have such a doctor. Healthcare has gone done hill in the past several years. Doctors and patients are unhappy with our healthcare system; in fact, many doctors are quitting. It makes it even more difficult to find compassionate and caring doctors. You found a good one. I have been on an Estradiol patch for 20+ years. I tried to drop down to the 0.0375 mg patch; but, I experienced severe hot flashes; I went back to the 0.05 mg patch. There are doctors that specialize in women's HRT treatments; and, two that I follow say that the optimum dose is 0.05 mg. It keeps us overall healthier and keeps our bones stronger. A side effect of menopause, either natural or forced (hysterectomy) can weaken our bones. You should ask your doctor when should you get bone density done (DEXA scan). Women who go into menopause are at a higher risk for bone density issues; even some women on HRT. I had my first DEXA scan at 65; and, it showed I had the bones of an 80 year old. With my doctors help; I went on a natural regime to treat bone density issues. I have improved my bone density with this treatment for the past two scans. I have another coming up and I hope it improved again. You are helping so many women with your videos, Renee.

Sounds like you have great medical professionals that have your back. That's wonderful Renee.

I had my total hysterectomy on the 9th and my recovery is going great. I had no bleeding but I have major pain in my right side. I have 4 incisions on my belly. I have been watching ur videos everyday. Thank you

These hysterectomy updates have been so helpful, the information is very needed. Thankyou. Some doctors are strangely stingy about the whole process and seem to withhold the facts about the procedure and the results. They hand out the information piecemeal only if you press them about it.

Renee, in all of your videos you act like the best, most generous, helpful girlfriend. Thank yiu so much. Leigh

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I enjoyed your videos..63 and there are some things I got to go through. 🎉🎉

Thank you for this video! I had a hysterectomy 12 days ago and woke up with blood today. Yes, panicked! Still panicking a bit but going to relax and pray and hope this is okay. Your videos have helped so much! ❤

So glad you are okay, Renee! You’ve done a great job taking care of yourself and having Randy to lean on is awesome. Happy to hear that the HRT is working well for you. Thanks for sharing and your honesty. You are such a helpful lady! Take care!❤❤❤

I'm just over two weeks out of my laparoscopic hysterectomy. I'm feeling pretty good but I appreciate the heads up what might happen. I've been taking Estradiol for a while and it's life changing.

Thanks Renee…you’ve done a real service for so many 🙏! You’re absolutely correct…no one size fits all in this case as everyone’s story is different & we must respect each other’s choices 🤗. Several weeks following my surgery I remember standing in the sunshine & thinking “ 🎼 🎵I feel good…Like I knew I would 🎶!” James Brown style ☺️! Blessings to you 🥰 🙏 !

I think all the information you are sharing is such a valuable service to women going thru this--- I am so grateful for all the information and tips. There are not enough women our age sharing their stories and you are doing an amazing thing by being so open, honest, thorough and detailed…thank you!❤

As a male, I don't know much about your procedure, but I am sorry for the pain you are going through. Time heals all wounds and I hope that you keep getting healthier and recover soon.

I’m so jealous! I had the patch for six months and then out of no where I developed a bloody crusty rash. Now I’m on gel. The patch was such a more even dosing. Estrogen is SO good for us!!! Brain, bones, heart! Just be wise. Young women who still have high estrogen and progesterone are the healthiest of all!!!

Thank you for sharing! I am on Day 3 after hysterectomy and your video helped me a lot

Seeing blood is always so scary! So glad your all good! I so wish I could take HRT especially hearing how it helps you. My mom had breast cancer so they won’t let me. I’m about 2 years into menopause since my last period and I’m still getting hot flashes. Night sweats occasionally but not like it was. I’m glad your able to do the patch it sounds like it’s wonderful. I will live vicariously through you lol. 🥰

Hi Renee, Thank you so so much for your videos!!! I just met with an oncologist and am in the process of making decisions. I really do not want a hysterectomy, but my gynecologist and oncologist both are recommending one. I have tried to ask friends & family if they have had one....but I’m amazed how women are either not comfortable sharing the information or they had the older abdominal surgery. My oncologist does the updated robotic/ laparoscopic procedure. I was concerned about bathroom constipation/incontinance issues going forward, not just after surgery but for the rest of my life. My concern about bone loss, urgent need to pee etc...My oncologist has recommended the total hysterectomy. I’m just scared of the unknown! You are a God send! I’m so grateful you decided to share your experience! Once again I am so grateful to you!! I’ve subscribed and responded! I look forward to what information you can share and help those of us make informed decisions. I’m age 66, so I’m 16 years your senior. I know that my experience will be different from yours just because of the age difference. I don’t expect I will take hormones, because I’m post -menapausel. I just want to know I will be okay after the surgery and hopefully no chance of getting cancer in the endometrium or uterus since my situation is hyperplasia in a mass in the endometrium that is benign but the hyperplasia is his concern as well as the thickness of my uterus. I appreciate you!!! God Bless♥️🙏🙋🏼‍♀️

Thanks so much for your honesty in this video Renee. So helpful!!

Great video for reality of this surgery. Tho I have not had surgery, I have been on Bioidentical hormones for over 20 years. At the age of 62 I became a RN, am still working at the age of 76, and could not have done this without the hormones! Great video diary!❤

Happy to hear your recovery is going well. Keeping your scars out of sunlight/tanning for 6mos to a year & they should disappear. I had an accident where a thick sharp broken piece of glass cut my leg deeply,stitches required. I was told I would have a 3 1/2” scar. I kept out of Sun for one year putting Aloe Vera from my plant & coconut oil for 1 year. It amazed my doctor that you can barely see a very thin faint scar, my leg looks great. By the way in Nigeria the Yoruba mountain ppl, yams are the staple diet of poor Yoruba women; they are being studied for their extremely high rate of fertility/birth of twins & triplets which is attributed to their daily yam/estrogen intake. Cheers to your good health & recovery ❣️

Thank you for your open, honest, detailed explanations. Oct 4 is my lap hysterectomy; possible convert to open. The best learning experiences come from patients who have gone through the process themselves; this is the information that pre op patients NEED. 🌻

Thank you for all of these videos-6 days post-hysterectomy and all of your pre- and post-hysterectomy videos have been so helpful! 💕

This bleeding incident happened to me today at 2 weeks post op...why I'm watching your video. I called my doctor and they said to put a pad on and if it soaks thru in an hour then come. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Renne, I'm 12 days post-op, and today I had a stabbing pain around my belly button while I was driving. When I got home, the pain was gone. Before my surgery, I used E patches due to being in perimenopause and experiencing lots of symptoms. When changing your patch, you first add the new patch and then immediately remove the old one. I learned from the menopause doctor and it's better to use baby oil to clean the old patch spot. Just a taught. Love your videos! Take care!

Thank you for documenting this. I’m exactly 4 weeks and I just experienced the bleeding. 😱

So glad to hear you’re doing well and you’re taking good care of yourself. ❤️

Good luck to you hope this HRT is the right way to go. Make sure to get your mammogram regularly. When the HRT doesn't work anymore the effects of menopause aren't that bad it will fad away in time. Now is the time to start taking care of yourself eat good food and exercise regularly. Menopause sounds scary but it's just as it is named "change of life".

I am loving these videos on your hysterectomy journey. I am in the process of talking about getting a hysterectomy because of the heavy bleeding. I am most concerned about hormonal therapy because I am on breast cancer medication.

This video saved my sanity. I twisted my body and started bleeding (4 weeks after surgery). I had to wait over 12 hours to speak to my surgeon. I only had this video. I'm all ok and have bed rest for 2 more weeks.

Congratulations,you are heading in the right direction! Take it slow!

Ty so much for sharing your story! I’m considering a hysterectomy this year. I’m terrified to do it, but feel it is what needs to happen.

Thank you for being so brave and for sharing your information. This incident had to be horrifying! I did something similar with my cancer journey on my YT channel. Peace be with you.

When I had my hysterectomy years ago my doctor did warn me about bleeding but he also said things maybe look good on the outside but healing inside takes longer ❤

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I just got the call last week that they can schedule me in 4 months sooner for my hysterectomy and Im taking the appointment. Now Im on the fast track to getting my surgery in a week and a half and Its a blessing to be able to listen to your experience. Youre covering everything I've been worried about. Thank you so much!

Well, that was scary! So glad it wasn’t abnormal and happy the hormone patch is working so well. Waaay back when I had my hysterectomy my HRT was Estradial injections but I was so happy to have them. Glad you have a patch. These videos will be such a blessing for the many women that are facing surgery. Job well done, darlin’. 😊

Hi dear, I felt the same kind of bleeding today, i really got panic. After hearing ur experience i feel so relieved. Thnx so much God bless you

Am a Jamaican I did this surgery August 29, I feel so much pain whenever I had to poop, am glad I've watched this video so I'll more understanding on what to expect. Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences ❤❤❤

Hi, I will have a hysterectomy and a bladder lift. Thank you for continuing giving us this precious information. God Bless you ! For helping women !

Hi Rene....My Sis just had a Total Hysterectomy.... yesterday.... I had her watch your video last week to prepare for it....she came home from hospital this morning (The Dr had to open her up the old fashion way cause her Fibroid was the size of a newborn babies head)....but I'm going to have her watch your video today... Thank you for being you....your awesome❤️

First of all, you are such a pretty lady. 😊 I’ve been binging some of your videos on this certain topic. I’m preparing for a visit with my doctor soon and I wanted to talk with her about possibly having a total hysterectomy. I’ll be 43 soon and I’ve been having issues with female health for years. Now, I feel as tho I’ve slipped into perimenopause hell and I’m not here for it. Your videos have been so helpful! ❤

Thank you so much Renee! I am having a laparoscopic hysterectomy on April 5th and your videos have been so helpful for my preparation. I am 57 years old and post menopausal. There is a strong possibility that I will not be able to keep my ovaries, and I have been researching hormone replacement options. I love your "realness" and I look forward to future videos. God bless. ❤

Thank you for sharing your hysterectomy story. I just had mine on 08/16/2023 and you are helping me through things. On this video it is funny you said before we go to sleep we watch an episode of Frasier ... my husband and I do the very same thing. I feel I can't sleep without watching Frasier. I wish you well with your continued healing.

I had a vaginal hematoma, it was visible and the pressure was painful. It finally had to be drained in the Dr. office and the relief was instant! Did not expect that!! The estrogen patch was a life saver for me but was not available until twenty years after my hysterectomy! I no longer take hormone replacement since I have entered my "senior" years and still occasionally have flashes/night sweats but they are easier to deal with. Medical advancements are wonderful since my surgery 33 years ago.

Very honest and straightforward and well received.

Thank you so much for this video I watched your previous video as well and it was very informative, I'm having my surgery on the 27th and even though I'm a little scared and nervous, I'm excited, I've been wanting to have a hysterectomy since I was in my 30's because I knew I wasn't having any more children and I had such bad cycles back then I was afraid for the future, fast forward 16 years later and I'm finally getting one, I mean it only took three fibroids later, 10 day cycles and becoming anemic for someone to actually listen, but I'm here now and I'm feeling more prepared and I hope I don't have any bleeding after but if I do, I know not to panic, because I'd probably panic. Thank you again for sharing your story

I’m glad it was nothing serious. Thank you for being so open and honest.

When I had gall bladder surgery I had the same small incision and had the same issues with the sutures and ended up using tweezers to remove stitches that stuck out. It was like pulling super thick coarse hair but afterwards the getting randomly poked stopped. Thanks for all the great information you put out.

Love the details. All honest. So real. Love it. And sorry about that onslaught of comments about HRT. Yup. I trust that you have made the right decision for you, after your homework. Educated decisions are the best. It's a personal one. Keep the reels comin'.

Thank you so much for the information. I just had a hysterectomy two weeks ago. Asked my Doctor about HRT replacement and she said I was too old for it. I am 74 and they did a total hysterectomy taking the ovaries but I disagree and thank you for your video because I’m going to press on about getting hormone replacement.

Thanks for sharing ur experience. I panicked today. But after watching ur video , now I understood that it's ok to bleed a little.

Greetings Renee! Whew! That was definitely a scare! I'm so glad you're okay. I had a vaginal hysterectomy and one of my stitches pulled loose when I dropped my pillow and picked it up. That was painful, but nothing as dramatic as what you went through. Bless your heart ( and I mean that sincerely) ! Love and blessings ♥️🙏

You are healing very well, Renee. I am glad that the patches have helped you as there is nothing worse than hot flashes. I used supplements to get through them. You must do what works for you. Keep monitoring your condition. The estradiol may work now but you may feel differently in say a year. Your hysterectomy is very new. You are making great progress!

Such helpful information for all women out there. Thank you 💕

Hello i just had a robotic Liproscopic total hysterectomy thursday nov.30,2023 and im still pretty sore and swollen i found ur video just want to thank you it helped me get mentally prepared. Today is 4 days after my surgery

you look so pretty love your hair glad your on the mend thanks for sharing another great video

Incredibly scary Renee 😨 love&blessings xxx

Your videos helped me so much! Today I’m 2 weeks post op and it has been a ride. Not a pretty one either. I had a yeast infection from all the meds and then I developed an incision infection and back on antibiotics. Doing better and hopefully a start feeling more like myself next week.

I never bled, but today I noticed a pain like you described, like a splinter in the incision above my belly button. But I haven’t bled.. And I’m 8 weeks out of the same exact surgery you had

I had a hysterectomy at the age of 40, the best thing I had ever done…I did take HRT approximately five years then I did not need them any more.

Thank you for sharing this. I am about to get this same surgery.

Oh wow. So happy you are recovering. When I go threw menopause I'll take what will help. Thank you for the updates and happy to see you are okay.

Hey Renee! Glad you are doing better, I am glad your scare wasn’t anything bad, but I did laugh when you were talking about what your PA asked you! I have an appointment in May to see a OBGYN and I am dreading it!

Hi Renee I love how you keep it real you were much better then I think I would be seeing blood 🩸 but so grateful you doing good 🥰✅

That was really scary!! I would have freaked out too. Good for you for not going to the ER! I’m also on that patch. Same strength. Mine is very small and round and called “Dotti”. I also take a progesterone pill at night. That also helps with sleep and night sweats.

Sweet Renee, Be sure to buy silicone healing patches to put on your little incision scars. They will just about completely disappear. You'll be amazed. I can only see one of mine now and I think it's cute, it looks like a little fingernail moon. 🌙 Man, considering you had such a traumatic situation going into this, Like 2.4 POUNDs of fibroid removed...you have done amazingly well. I am unreasonably happy for you.

Hello Renee how scary. I’m glad everything is okay. I didn’t have any of that happen to me but I do believe we all need that information and everyone is different please take it easy. I’m glad the patch is working for you. ❤

I’m so glad I came across your videos. I am scheduled for a hysterectomy on May 3rd and I’m terrified. Your videos have help eased my fears. Thank you.

Hello Mrs. Renee, I'm due to have a hysterectomy this November and your videos have been so helpful for me.

Hi Renee, so glad to hear you are ok. I am sure you were scared, I would be too ... bleeding is always cause for concern; I thought however it might have been related to the HRT. Glad things are ok now. As to the one stitch poking its way out, it also happened to me ... I could feel it & eventually I gently pulled it with tweezers. Your scars are & your stomach are looking so much better. Great informational video Renee, very proud of you and the content you are putting out👏👏👏

Thanks for sharing your experience Renee. Sorry to hear that you had a scare, but thank goodness your doctors PA was able to reassure you. You are looking so well, best wishes x

I am 14 days post op- had wipe blood freaked. Cramping and worried I had done something wrong. Thank you

I think it’s great that you share your story and it’s good to see how much and fast you are improving! 😊

Thank you for sharing! I had a similar situation happen with the bleeding at around the same time. It scared the kaka out of me. I’m almost 7 weeks post op now and have been scared to go no 2 since then because I’m so scared I may make it start again. I’m sure it’s probably in my head and hopefully soon that will go away. Mu appt is Thursday to be checked so I hope everything looks good. I’m on the patch too since I have no ovaries and I am getting a slight rash from it after a few weeks. I’m going to talk to the PA and hopefully we can get that figured out.

I had a hysteromy about 25 years ago, I was worse on the patch. I took myself off of it. I've never had a problem.

My doctor never told me anything about my surgery. Bless you for the video

I had bleeding too, but vaginally, right at 4 weeks. No one warned me. It was very heavy and I had to go see my doctor so she could stop it. It was very scary!

So glad you’re Doing well! I love your videos! Love from Colorado!!!❤

Your talk about bleeding or a pain issue weeks later has been very helpful! Getting surgery in a month (cancer cells found) and will be far away from home without an escort and will fly home on day 3 after the surgery. I live alone and am in my 70s, so need to be as prepared as I can be for all possibilities. Doctor and hospital are a long distance away when at home and my Doctor's office takes forever to get back to me too. Not prone to panic, but still would be very concerned about bleeding/pain that long after surgery.

I am glad that you are okay Renee.

Thanks for the update. I wish my stomach looked that good. 😊

I had my hysterectomy 3 years ago. I had the big incision and I called the doctor a few times. I have had hot flashes for a couple years before that. Trying to sleep is the worst. Haven't started any therapy yet since I'm only 51 but it could be in my future. Hope you heal soon.