My Hysterectomy and Prolapse Surgery Success Stories 

I am so grateful I found you. Your story made me feel that I am not alone in this. I had abdominal hysterectomy about 4 weeks ago because I had adenomyosis that caused uncontrollable bleedings during my last PMS. I almost died at ER because I lost 50% of my blood within 2 hours. Eventually my doctor had to perform hysterectomy to save my life. I am 49, felt deeply sad and wondered if I could get back to my regular self again. I am an active person, but it has been such a slow recovery for me. I am so encouraged to hear your journey and it gives me hope that I wont be in this place permanently. I will be starting to try your Pelvic floor exercise and other videos that helps with hysterectomy recovery. But most of all, thank you for sharing your invaluable story.

I cant thank you enough. I've known for 3 years I need to go for a hysterectomy and this was heartbreaking since we have no children and been through 2 unsuccessful fertility treatmeants. I have growths in my womb that makes periods so painful. During lockdown we were decluttering and it suddenly struck me that I should do that for my body as well. I am 42 and will not have children. I am seeing my therapist again next week and for the first time in 3 years I feel at peace with such a decision. Your video is such a great comfort to know my mourning feelings were normal. Thanks so much.

Same age. Same endo. Same laparoscopy history. Same story! Scheduling my Sacro...pexy now. What a long journey! Women, please keep sharing! You are NOT alone.

I found this because I'm almost a year out from childbirth and just beginning to get help for my issues. It's really frustrating that doctors are so reticent to proactively fix this--that it took so long for you to get the right referrals and be treated seriously. I'm so glad you found the right solution, and this gives me hope that I'll find mine! Solidarity from one woman navigating the US healthcare system to all the others in these comments...

Had Sacrocolpoplexy 2 wks ago and felt alone dealing with it all. Thank you for your smart and candid video!

Thank you so much this video. Knowing that you are recovered and didn’t have problems is encouraging .

Hi Jessica, met you on RU-vid at lockdown last year. I exercise with you here in Brazil. Thank you. You are again helping me with info, on prolapse, hysterectomy and rectocele. I've had all three surgeries too. Now my 40-year-old daughter, because of endometriosis, lost her uterus, ovaries, part of her intestines and one kidney. I will forward your videos to her, including the exercises, she does not have a healthy life, even with all the loss, she remains neglectful of her health. But I'm sure with your videos and inspiration she can take care of herself better. Thank you very much for all the info you provide to us. God bless you from the heart.

Thank you so much for this video.I also wish i'v seen it before my operation. I'm 63yrs old I did my operation 5days ago,will be seeing my Doc in a month's time. My prolapse was just like yours , 3 organs ,I literally cried bcoz that was the first time in my life t hear that

Thanks Jessica! U are super transparent and I love that. U always try to help us and u do! Praying for u and thanks for sharing your life with us!

I think you're so brave! Thank you for sharing, it's so helpful to hear someone else's honest experience. So pleased that you're recovering well X

Oh my goodness! At this very second you are my Angel. I feel like you are directly speaking to me although I know your not, still I thank you so so much for taking the time to make this video. I’m so incredibly grateful that I stumbled upon this. My news that I received today sounds incredibly similar and I’m struggling emotionally, mentally and physically with all this plus a hysterectomy on top of my other news was just a cherry on top. Again, thank you so much!! I wish you well and looking forward to seeing more videos. Sincerely, Mirandi Rose 🌹

Thank you for this. I am two weeks out from a hysterectomy for uterine prolapse and severe endo. I'm planning on keeping an ovary, but I don't know how bad everything is anymore. I'm hopeful it will greatly reduce my pain, and even if not, getting rid of the prolapse and not having periods anymore will be amazing.

Just found this....no one told me this suff in detail as you're doing now. I'm 60 yrs...just had prolapse surgery almost 3 months now....for this i goot a great Dr with lot on information but not for my hysterectomy which I.had total hysterectomy at 43 because of fibroids ....thank you

This is the fist time I've ever added a comment to a video, but I wanted to thank you for a really helpful, unpatronising, thoughtful video. In a void of helpful information (all I can find is endless impenetrable academic studies or unrealistic promises to "reverse all your symptoms in 6 weeks"), your video and channel are a godsend. Thank you so much for sharing.

Hi I had endometriosis when I was young and in my 20s. I am now close to 60 and have prolapse, and my bladder has dropped. I could never figure out why i was getting urinary track infections all the time, and now it all makes sense. I was in the shower one night, and I was washing and got totally freaked out by what was happening to me. I have been waiting to see a gynecologist since September and won't get in until April. By the sounds of things, I might even see a urogynecologist. I go to work daily and on my feet 8 hours a day at work, along with heavy lifting, not to mention when I get home I have to cook and clean. I have sold my house and now packing as well. I am in pain daily, some days worse than others. Thank you for sharing your experience about prolapse. Feel better soon.

Thanks so much for sharing and expanding the information pool!!!

Thank you. I have been told I need the same repairs and hysterectomy. This is very helpful; so generous of you to share.

Recently diagnosed with a prolapse and am so encouraged by your video! Thank you!

Thank you so much for all of your videos sharing your story and your journey so openly with us about the hysterectomy. I have a connective tissue disorder that causes dislocations/subluxations…and so much more as well as several other chronic pain/etc conditions along with horrendous cycles and endometriosis and cysts and fibroids. I appreciate you so very much! I’m having my hopefully final surgery which will be an extensive hysterectomy+ and will be entering menopause. I’m scared and needing to educate myself to get through all of this as smoothly as possible. Thank you again!!! Many blessings to you!!!!♥️

I am at 2 weeks post op tomorrow. Finding your video was a God send. It saved my sanity! I had both procedures. The effects on my body post surgery were terrible. That trapped air. I think I am pushing myself too much. I am 71 and not in shape. Thank you for all the info! Even the BM talk is NECESSARY! Thank you!

I’m 70 yrs old, soon after my birthday this year 2022 I had a big stomach mostly on the right side, my Family Practician was not contacted about ir as I mention it, in my 40’s I had my Uterus removed via vagina due to prolapse stage 4, I had my ovaries, at age 68 I started to fill the bulge the pressure and also I mention it to my doctor and again she was not concern, did not give me answers or not even examine me,, after my 70 th birthday I gradually had the stomach looking like I was pregnant, then the pain started, it would come and go, suddenly one morning I was getting ready to get up for work , the pain was very strong, I wake up my partner, I told him he will have to take to the hospital, I said call your job tell them I have an medical emergency! So he did, they did a CT scan The emergency room doctor after the CT results, told me ; the right ovary had a mass of 17.9 ccm and it was Cancer Stage 4, I fell apart, then I regroup, i ask “ what’s next?” Of all instructions one was surgery, a week pass waiting to see the GYN Oncologist Specialist for Cancer patients, during the week I manage the pain with ice bags and continue working, when I finally see the doctor, he examined me recommended MRI, surgery, I talk to him about my prolapse, he told me about the mesh just as you explained lifting the walls by doing the sling from the back bone to the front, and to if possible removed the Cancer, his calendar was full and I had to wait a month for his soon as posible appointment to do surgery, it was hard waiting, I ask at my work if I can work half days, my boss she said “ I need you to work your shift” I was taking a cocktail of Tylenol and Ibuprofen and ice bags on my stomach, it was horribly painful and uncomfortable, finally I had the surgery, they found NO Cancer ( Thank God) but they did found the right ovary and the mass of now 19 cmm, endometriosis, fibroid’s, they took the other ovary it was bigger than normal size, they fixed the prolapse by installing the mesh, I stayed over night in the hospital, due to the anesthesia causing none stop vomiting all day till 10 pm at night, next day at 4 pm I was sent home,,, T my 6 weeks I was expected to go back to work, ( I was not recuperating fast enough ) I ask for another 6 weeks which is my FMLA 12 weeks per year, I never use it in 35 yrs that I been working in the same Organization, the doctor made me feel like ashamed for not recuperating at the 6 weeks, he said I probably was home eating and watching TV all day long, and that if I didn’t recover now most likely I would had to find another job, he said “ I’m not sure what’s wrong with you, could it be mental? “ he was very disrespectful in front of 3 nurses that he brought with him, I explained to him that I still had some pain from hilling and I was recuperating very slowly. That I would get tired easily, I was lacking energy, and that my boss she was not sympathetic to my needs, I wanted to go to work without restrictions and besides I had the right to my FMLA by Law, and I was taking care of my physical, emotional well-being And I did not wanted to be a liability to my organization or hurt myself further more , I was trying to prevent from a longer recovery time , I did not wanted to have a set back! I appreciate this forum you present to enlighten and share your story and I hope my story can be a way for 70 yr old wonderful woman to know that you can be well if you are suffering from any of the things I mention, God Bless ❤

Thanks for sharing your story! I’m so glad I found your videos.

Your story is my story... minus the surgery, which I have not done yet. But I'm going to, and it was helpful for me to hear your story. This is a unique video. There is not another one out there like this. So thank you.

Thank you. It always takes me a year to recover from any surgery.

You did such a great job providing realistic expectations and things to consider when making the decision of whether or not to have a hysterectomy. I suffered from stage 4 Endometriosis and the only option for me was a hysterectomy. At the time I was about 38 years old with no children but always dreamed of having them. So to learn that I would lose my ability to have them was devastating. I love that you addressed the emotional pain that may need to be addressed as a result of the surgery. Because it's such a common surgery, people don't consider the mental, emotional and physical impact that it can bring. It's a big decision to make! So glad to hear that you are coming along well. Stay encouraged and stay the course of taking it slow and rebuild. Your body will thank you in the end. I'm doing great on the other side. I too kept one ovary and still have a new normal to balance but it is by far much better than the pain I was dealing with having endometriosis. Blessings to you during your recovery and thanks for being willing to share your story. I know it will greatly help many women.💖

Wow! I am amazed by you and your courage to share your story! Thank you.

Your channel is so helpful for me! I am 3 weeks post OP now. Had a very similar procedure to yours. Your 10 weeks programs is wonderful! Thank you so much 😍😍

I'm post-meno and just had my pre-op appointments yesterday. My surgery will be very much like yours, and I learned yesterday that my recovery period was longer than I thought it would be, and needs to be very "focused". You helped me understand what that looks like and the level of commitment it will take. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. My daughter is a yogi and will be staying with me during the first 2 weeks of recovery and I'm going to have her watch this, too. (She's also almost 40, had endo, and is trying to get pregnant.) Again, I appreciate your sharing and I'm very glad I found this video.

I wish I had seen all your videos before my hysterectomy, they are so helpful and informative. Thank you ♥️

I don’t know how I came across this video, but I had prolapse repair 6 days ago and this was just what I needed to hear. I had repair of rectocele, removal of cervix(had been left when I had my hysterectomy 22 years ago), right oopherectomy (left was removed 9 years ago) and had my vaginal vault fixed to my sacral ligament. I have a slight cystocele but that was improved when the surgeon fixed my vagina in place. I am post menopausal so didn’t need to keep my remaining ovary. It apparently had a cyst on it anyway so glad to get rid. I have struggled with constipation- that now is resolved thankfully but it was reassuring to hear you say that it’s normal. Thank you so much for this video. It reinforces the advice I’ve been given xx

Thank you for sharing. ❤ this topic is co common but so not common to hear about or to find the right information, that every peace of real life experience is a treasure... sometimes it is just so important to know that there are people who are going or went trough the same things. I had no idea about prolapse till having my son. I always was active (not professional sports, just tried different exercises and workouts). Now it feels like I am so limited in what I can do. It is a change of lifestyle but also it feels like I am not myself anymore. I just want to say thank you again for sharing. ❤

Thank you for this video. You are very accurate when you said OBs don't recommend or “know” what to suggest. I'm not sure which type of prolapse I have, but I can feel and see an organ peeking out, anywhere from an inch to a few inches when squatting. I had relatively easy vaginal births that were super quick, but my vagina did not heal because stitches came out after my first birth. My confidence is gone at this point, and it's so embarrassing. I'm on my third child, and I've been dealing with this since I was pregnant with my second baby back in 2018. The advice I received from my OB was to do “kegels, because surgery doesn't exist.” So, thank you very much for sharing your experience.

Thank you so much, I had surgery three weeks ago, so hard to rest. You really helped me to understand mentally that it is ok to take the time to heal.

Such well spoken factual information. Thank you

Brilliant, you have filled with all the gaps xx

Thank you so much for your insight! Very helpful information for me.

This was very helpful thank you for sharing.

This video has helped me so much! I’m having this exact procedure in about 2 months. Thank you for posting this ❤️

Thank you so much for being open and honest about your experience with prolapse. I am presently considering surgery but I will make the full decision after I finish with my physiotherapist and have a discussion with my urogynecologist. Your video helped me to understand what I can expect.

I have my laparoscopic hysterectomy and I kept my two ovaries two weeks ago. Thank you so much for the information , I feel so much better to know things that the doctors doesn't give us after surgery.

You have been so helpful. Thank you

Thank you so much, Jessica...you are so brave!

Thanks for sharing, this was very detailed!

Omg thank you for this video. I had a prolapse repair and it has been really hard for me . I’m always frustrated because I like to do everything myself and with the soreness and feeling tired with simple things. But it has only been 3 weeks so thank you for this video I feel like I’m not alone or being dramatic.

This is helpful. Years ago I had benign tumors on my cervix and vagina walls, probably to this day. I was told by doctors they would not allow me to have the surgery, in case I wanted to have more children. A subject that doctors don't talk about. I happened to get pregnant 2yrs later. I have had endometriosis, since 25yrs. I'm also prolapse. I've decided, at 40yrs that doctors will allow me to have the surgery, finally. I hope to have the surgery soon. I have no regrets and been abstaining for 3yrs now. No need or want for more children or a male partner. I'm going into this with a clear head. (I use my preferred name on RU-vid.)

I had the sacropoplexy and hysterectomy last summer. I'm already past menopause, so it was an easy decision. Best thing I've ever done. Feel so much better. And the surgery was easy. I never even had to take a pain pill. Back to my regular schedule within 3 weeks! I will say, I did your videos before the surgery to get my stomach muscles in the best shape possible before the surgery. While in the hospital the nurse commented that she couldn't believe how well I moved in and out of the bed and my stomach muscles must be really strong!

Thank you so much for posting this! I am having surgery 4/30/20 and I haven't found very many personal stories/experiences. I appreciate this so much. I can't wait to just feel better.

Lots of great information thank you so much for sharing with us!

You are truly god sent. You have cleared up so many unanswered questions for me. Thank you so much!

This was very informational. I am scared for the process of it all. This video really helped me be aware of the process to mentally prepare. I have stage 3 almost 4 of uterine prolapse, stage 2 of bladder prolapse, and stage 1 of rectal prolapse. I am so scared for the surgery and recovery and what that will look like (sounds like they are probably gonna do emergency surgery). But I know this is necessary and will improve my life so much. I am going to the bathroom every 30 minutes and have been told for years that I just need to "hold it" or "it's in your head" even though it was so painful. I finally went to the ob/gyn a few days ago and even when I walked in they didn't believe me when I said I had a uterine prolapse. I had to show pictures because they wouldn't do a exam at first. I'm finally glad they found out what was wrong and if I am recommended exercise I will be sure to use yours. Thank you so much.

Have 2 kids, 41 years old… saw my GYN regularly… didn’t know I needed a EUROGYN until 1 week before my hysterectomy surgery when I opted for a new surgeon because my current GYN wasn’t listening to me! So glad I met my new GYN ! I had a successful hysterectomy and numerous pelvic repairs 1 week ago! Recovering well

Thanks for sharing your important experience.I’m glad everything went well and that you’re okay now 😊👍

Thank you!! Very helpful 👍

Listening to you is hearing some of my own experiences. I'm 31 and so these are some decisions that'll come later, but I'm about to have a fourth laparascopy before starting a second round of IVF. 🤞♥️ Anyways, love this video and your workout videos. Thank you so much for sharing. It is truly helpful.

My hysterectomy and prolapse repair is tomorrow. I’m 39. I don’t even remember what my body in that regard felt like before my second son was born 6.5 years ago. Maybe even before my first. This has been a long time coming. These types of videos help me so much because very few have even known about the issues I’ve been living with because they have made me feel broken and caused me to retreat into myself and my home much of the time, and it is refreshing to hear from women my age who have come out the other side with no regrets. So grateful for my two babies and my two pregnancies and birth experiences. But it is time to begin a new chapter. Thank goodness for a recovery in the doldrums of winter! I’m one who only sits down to get into bed, so I am “nesting” like mad for the rest of the day, knowing I will sleep/rest tomorrow on. It will still be aggravatingly difficult to continually let go of “to dos” but I am sure my physical limitations will ease most of the inevitable temptations to do much of anything! Thank you so much for sharing your story! (Btw I was also an ACL/PCL patient while in college! Due to a trampoline accident where my 9 yo cousin “unknowingly” kicked the side of my knee in mid air, popping it out, and then me landing on my feet! It’s ONE person on the tramp at a time! 🤪)

This was extremely informative. I am awaiting scheduling for hysterectomy and sacrocolpopexy. Like you experienced, I also have the same prolapses as you had (without the endo). My only difference is I'm a paraplegic with spina bifida. I am 42. Thank you for sharing your personal history.

Thank you, I have a triple prolapse at 58 years of age and your information has been wonderful. I want to ride my horses again so perhaps I will.

20:06 It is helpful to hear that this is a slow process. I’m almost 67 and just 2 weeks post op from all those procedures, plus building 4 new walls to support bladder and colon. Surgery was 10 hours and bladder spasms have been awful (one extra week with catheter). I was doing modified basic yoga prior to surgery, and have been feeling like it’s never gonna happen again postoperatively. You have given me some hope today. I watched and saved your video of gentle breathing/stretch post op and may try to begin this around 3 week postop. For now, just deep inhale positivity, exhale relaxation, and walk as tolerated. I will be following your videos.

Thank-you so much for sharing....

Thank you so much for this video as it helped answer some questions. I had similar surgery with a total hysterectomy leaving both ovaries tho, posterior and anterior repairs, bladder prolapse repair and an outer vaginal repair, all vaginally but had a few ups and downs with bowel issues and pain, that silly tickly cough and worried what i can get back into with fitness after. So i appreciate all your advice and watched a few other videos too. 😘

I am 3 weeks out from a total hysterectomy with sacrocolpopexy using muscle tissue from my thigh. So happy to see your exercise routine as I am ready to start moving a bit. Only have been walking about a mile each morning, but nowhere near the pace I was at prior surgery.

Thank you for sharing :) exactly the kind of stuff I needed to hear just assuring myself that I can do this. Dr recommends hysterectomy. Out of the blue pain cane. Endometriosis and ovary cyst & fibroids. I didn’t expect any of that. Luckily my kids are high school age and up so I’m good with that. But you helped me to understand mentally it can be done. Thank you.

Thank you for the info! I meet with my surgeon in a week. I’ve never heard of a uro-gyno. Thank you

Your video was so helpful! Thank you so much

Thank you. Great information.

Thank you for sharing. Very informative.

Thanks for posting this! I'm having surgery in a week and this has really helped me and put my mind at ease :)

Wow.. Listening to your story I can totally relate.. I am 43 had my some 2 years ago and similar to you noticed the prolapse within two weeks.. Turns out I also had all three prolapse plus an avulsion of the pelvic floor muscle on one side! I had hysterectomy (leaving the overies) and an anterior repair.. As the rectocyle was lower grade they left it.. However 1 year on and a lot of physio.. This last month I have felt bit more comfortable.. I still feel very restricted with movements especially playing with the kids.. I cycle to keep fit.. Was a full time athlete prior to children so this has been a great battle.. I am seeing another surgeon to possibly have a sacrosuspention operation to help keep things more in place.. Listening to your story has helped me think more about the decision.. Like you say its wanting to enjoy the time with your children while they are young and not just watch from the side lines.. 😔 I am just feeling strong enough pelvic floor wise (they were so weak!) to feel comfortable to do some core work and am so happy to come across you video and pilates videos.. Good luck with the rest of your recovery and enjoy being able to enjoy children 🤗 X

Jessica, I just wanted to thank you for this video. I just had all 3 repairs and a Hysterectomy this past Monday. Your advice and wisdom has extremely helpful. Thank you

Thank you so much for sharing, you have calmed a lot of the fears that I have.

This is a very informative video and I really appreciate it!

Thank you so much for this video. This kind of positive science based info isn't always as easy as it should be to find and you made it so much easier. I found it for my mum who's 63 and has a uterine carcinoma. Unfortunately she therefore doesn't have the luxury of time, it, ovaries and cervix have got to all come out asap, due to the cancer. Hormone treatment isn't an option and she's understandably shocked and upset. She also has a bladder prolapse. Your videos helped us both be more positive and answered a few questions her doctors have not answered satisfactorily even with a second opinion. We'll be sure to be checking out the exercises when she's ready.

Thank you for this video! I really needed some guidance with the same surgery possible coming up. Thank you again!

Incontinence, chronic constipation. Have been in ICU for both. I'm 41, have 2 beautiful children. Just want to be healthy and there for my husband and kids.

Thank you so much for sharing and will share your story

So helpful Jessica, thank you 😘

Thank you for your video very informative.

Thank you for sharing. I have a similar experience.

Thank you!

Thank you for sharing 🙏

Thank you for your video! I am having the exact same surgery in 4 days, along with umbilical hernia repair. I'm experiencing a similar mourning of the finality of the surgery. I too am an overachiever, a busy body and a yoga therapist. Your words are helpful for me.

This helps me alot! Thank you ❤

Thank you so much for sharing. you are amazing. your information was very helpful

Omg thank you so much for this video. So much info. I'm knew to all this and I need all the help. Thank you!

It has taken me a year and a half for me to be a normal person again, age was not on my side for this surgery. Had it at age 70! Still have some soreness !

I cant thank you enough for this video!!!! I am in between decision and been in a stage 4 I am in need to do the surgery. I felt alone and scare You just give me light and faith Can you tell me a little more about the after surgery recovery and what to expect?

Thank you so much for sharing. My surgery will be very similar. You are helped me feel better about it.

Having surgery next Tuesday and had been dealing with for 12 years since birth of son. Thanks for sharing

Thank you 🙏!

Thank you for sharing it helps alot

you are amazing; so inspiring!

Thank you for sharing. I had surgery 1 week ago and found your information very helpful.

Thank you for sharing 💓💓💓

I had a hysterectomy done 4 yrs ago !had a prolapse that they just tacked up ,now having issues again goin to try therapy and hormone cream definitely be our own advocate !and do ur homework I was never told abt a urologyno neither !

Thank you so so much for all your videos related to this. It is beautifully done, and you are very well spoken! I am also in the medical profession, and you are right, there isn’t a ton of info/guidance out there. Please know your videos are VERY much appreciated !

Great piece of information to hand out. So much to know about what happens to a woman’s body. Makes one think that your sex life is over. You are so helpful telling your story. God bless you and your future. Thanks.

Thank you 🥰

I've just had all of what you had. Week one omg so.much pain help

Really appreciate you posting this video! I have prolapses (I think possibly all 3, but waiting for a more through exam once I am 9 weeks postpartum). My first baby was a emergency forceps delivery, which did the initial damage, but I didn’t really notice the prolapse until I started exercising at 4 months postpartum. After I noticed it (it was probably stage 2 at that point) I took steps to prevent from worsening, and did kegals regularly. I had my second bub with no worsening of the prolapse, and postpartum recovery was good. However, I am now 12 days postpartum with my third baby, who was 4.3kg (over 9 pounds) and I am quite nervous about the damage having a big baby has done (she was a full 1.2kg heavier than my second bub, who was in the 6 pound range). I noticed her putting pressure on my prolapse from about 35 weeks onwards, as she was very low and engaged (she arrived 2 days shy of 40 weeks). I actually had to almost go on bed rest for the last few weeks as the pressure was making my prolapse stage 4 some days. Since I delivered her, my prolapse has def been average - first few days it was the worst it’s been, fully stage 4 and out of vagina! After a week and half of bed rest, it is a lot better, but will be stage 3 by end of day if I am on feet too much. I’ve been doing kegals twice a day to assist with supporting it. It’s quite depressing, as I have a 4 year old and 6 year old as well, so hate feeling so immobile right now (especially not knowing how long I need to be like this before I see any possible further improvement). I’ve still got 6 weeks till I see the physio, who will exam me a bit more closely - this feels like forever away. Then I am seeing a urologist/gyno at 9 weeks postpartum to really evaluate things, and see what can be done to fix things up (I am 36 and very much done having babies). Anyway, I really appreciate you posting videos like this, as having a prolapse can feel so isolating, scary and depressing.. and this helps to not feel so alone!

thank you for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!