My Total Hysterectomy Experience | What to Expect After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy 6 Months Post-Op 

As I head out on my morning walk today, I'm so thankful the surgery is behind me. My life is so much better now! 😊

Hi Renee and hello to all the women. I am 69 and will turn 70 November 12th. I have Never had a Hot Flash. I had no problems with my period. It was regular and On Time Every Month! I Counted On it! I believe I felt and feel fortunate that my Body was working properly! I missed it when it tapered off and out at around 48 years of age. I started my period 5 days before I was 11 years old.....So Menopause for me was a Breeze!! No Problems! I feel so Happy and Grateful that I can write this.

I am 47 years old. On October 31st, 2023 I had my hysterectomy. The doctor took my cervix, uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes due post-menopausal bleeding and fibroids. Your videos on your hysterectomy journey have been helpful to me in understanding what I have gone through and what is to come.

At age 32, after the birth of my second son, I stopped having periods. I never got them again since I had become pregnant. I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure which is basically early menopause. It can even happen to teenagers. I had never been so excited in my life to know that at age 32, I was done having periods!!! And I never experienced any menopause symptoms either. No hot flashes. Nothing!! Win Win in my book!! That was almost 20 years ago and I'm still loving it!!

Thank you very much for your hysterectomy series! I found your channel before my surgery, and it was, by far, the best resource that I found. I knew what to expect and what questions to ask. I am now 3 months post laproscopic hysterectomy and I've watched your videos over and over and over. You are a blessing to others!

All those organs removed are located below your Umbilicus. The best thing you can do is exercise and strengthen that core. After menopause is when you get that spare tire that goes around to your back! You can start by just holding your stomach in and trying to imagine your belly button touching back toward your spine and holding that a few seconds. A strong core and good posture (which you have already) will keep your insides healthy and your aging strong!

I will be 46 in 4 days and I am scheduled for a total hysterectomy in the middle of January. I have had mixed emotions mainly for the cons. I cannot begin to express my gratitude to you for sharing your journey. You have helped me in many ways because of your courage sharing details that I fear.

I didn't have a hysterectomy, but I went through menopause with very few symptoms. Similar to all the women in my family. Although, I share your opinion about no longer having periods. It is a freedom that is so enjoyable. I started going through peri-menopause in my late 40's & fully menopausal at about 52...I love my life without that monthly issue. Thank you for sharing this video with us. 👍🇨🇦😊

I am three days out from having a huge cyst removed and a total hysterectomy. I just want you to know how much all of your videos helped me before my surgery! Just like you, I’ve never had a surgery before, and I’ve never even spent a night in a hospital, so I was terrified! Your videos really helped calm me down and ease my anxiety. Thank you so much for sharing. Paula

Girl, thank you for posting this

Hi Renee! Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I am 52 yrs old and just had a complete hysterectomy on 11/9. Like you I had fibroids. I also had cysts on my ovaries, severe scar tissue from an ablation in 2009 and light case of endometriosis. I am on recovery Day 3 and so far our stories are extremely parallel. It’s good to know what could happen, what’s normal and how to stay positive moving forward in my recovery journey. Everything you described I have experienced except I have had light bleeding everyday. I see my dr next week for my 2 week follow-up. Can’t wait to start feeling energized and good! Until then I am taking it slow one day at a time. No rush. ❤️‍🩹

I went through menopause in my early thirties, hot flashes were the worst! Thank you for sharing your story. ❤️

You're video is so encouraging for me, thank you. I started menopause at 50, now I'm 68 and having problems with a fibroid tumor. I have heavy bleeding and pain on my right side just above my hip. It puts pressure on my bladder and bowels and I pee all of the time. Sometimes I feel as if I have to have a bowel movement, but then nothing happens when I go to the bathroom. I feel bloated a lot as well. The gyno told me it's unusual for post menopausal women to have fibroids like this. She said she thinks it's been there for a very long time, and I agreed. It's probably been growing for a long time. A hysterectomy is most likely in my near future and I was so fearful of it, but after watching your video I'm encouraged and feel more confident that it's the right choice.

Us women go through so much !!!! The Randy shower story is hilarious. The worst part for me was right before menopause with extremely heavy painful periods before they stopped . I have heard that some women go through a grieving process because of their periods ending. We all are so different yet have much in common as women . Glad you are healing well ❤️

Thank you for sharing. I so appreciate you. Your transparency and you are a blessing

I had my hysterectomy almost three months ago. Your videos have helped me a lot before and after. Also, I found your channel because of your hysterectomy video. Now I never miss one! Thanks!

Hi, I am 38 and recently had a partial hysterectomy due to endometriosis and Aden meiosis with adhesions . I’m so glad to have the heaviness gone and heavy painful bleeding gone. Thank you for sharing your story with us ❤

I really appreciate you sharing this with us. I've not had to have a hysterectomy, but I'll be prepared if I ever do--because you've shared this with us. I know it couldn't have been easy, but I do believe you're helping a lot of other women who are struggling with this. And isn't not having periods just the best thing in the world??? But keep up with your dexa scans!

I had a total hysterectomy at 36 due to endometriosis. It didn’t take long to get the right script for HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) Felt so much better. No more pain. Healed nicely. However, it did take about a year before I could comfortably lay on my stomach because my surgery was not laparoscopic. Overall, surgery was a great decision for me. Thank you for sharing your experience. So glad you feel great!❤️

Hey Renee, thanks for your update, health issues are always worth talking about. I think if you can help people out there or reasure them then I'm all for it!😊 I've suffered most of my adult life with Endometriosis, changed my Gynecologist at about 30 and went on a medication to stop my pariods. No bleeding, no pain right. So now at 52 I've not had a pariod in over 20 year's. Best thing that ever happened to me, it's been so worth it! See what happens when I go into Menapaus. One issue though is I really think the older we get we seem to get a little tummy fat! 💖🤗 Love to you all from Germany.

Thanks so much for sharing your journey. I'm having the same "full meal deal" surgery in a week and your videos have really helped me to prep. ❤

Hi there Renee, thank you so much for posting such honest videos about your hysterectomy experience. I’m due to have a total hysterectomy in 2 weeks, and am absolutely dreading it. Watching your videos, I now know what to expect and can be prepared for it. I also now have great hope that this is a good thing, and that once I’ve recovered I’ll feel better, the worry will have gone and I’ll be good to go for another 30 years! Sarah (England)

Hi Rene! SO happy I found your channel. I’m 55 years old and had a total hysterectomy Nov 20th, 2023. I also had a very large fibroid and I’m happy it’s out of my body! Thank so much for sharing your journey, it’s helping me tremendously through my recovery. I’ve shared your story with friends as well. ❤

Watching your new video now!! I am so glad you are feeling so much better!! And are able to do “all the things”❤ I am now 7 weeks Post Opp and finally feeling normalish I can not thank you enough all of your videos have helped me Tremendously since I found out in April I needed a hysterectomy. Bless you and take care!!! Sending lots of love to you Renee!!! 🥰

Hi Renee! I will be 50 in a month and had a radical hysterectomy in 2019 due to uterine cancer. Everything you shared is exactly how it went for me too, I can see a change in my abdomen/waistline and thought it was in my head, now I know I’m not crazy. Love your videos, thank you for sharing. I waited 1 year before taking hormones & regret it!

Hi Renee I’ve just watched your videos on your journey after your hysterectomy. I’m 48 years old and 3 weeks over my hysterectomy but I have my ovaries and it’s been difficult, but watching your videos has really helped especially about the bleeding. Thank you for sharing

Good morning! I wish I had found your videos sooner! I am 2 weeks post total robotic hyst. surgery and was curious about the experiences of other women. Thank you for sharing and I will continue to follow.

Hi Renee I am a new subscriber and i want to thank you so much for sharing, I'm having my surgery in a few months and you have helped me so much🙏🏽

I had a complete hysterectomy at 34, I was so young, i had the full abdominal surgery so my recovery was hard.. I started Premerin right away and it was my wonder drug!! Love your channel

Thanks for your videos! I had full Laproscopic hysterectomy in May I feel better now ! I am 74 so didn’t expect a stage one cancer! I went through menopause in my 50’s. Thanks for your videos I do t feel so alone!

Thank you for sharing your story. I am having a full hysterectomy in February. It will be robotic laparoscopy. Your videos help ease my mind. I did a lot of research and didn’t want to over think this . I only watched your videos. Don’t want to look at others. I am in a good place now. Thanks again for sharing.

I am 4 days post op after having a supracervical hysterectomy (I'm 50) after suffering for way too many years due to fibroids. I didnt find your videos until I returned home from the hospital, but they have been a Godsend ever since. Thank you for your transparency and willingness to share!

Renee, thank you so much for your transparency regarding this! I'm so happy that you have a great post op result! Your videos regarding this are very helpful for those facing this situation/surgery! Thank you for all you do for us! I appreciate you so much! 😁

I’m 2 days post surgery of my hysterectomy. Thanks so much for the videos. They helped me so much to prepare. So far, very very good!

Thank you for sharing. I just had the biopsy waiting for results. My family is making me nervous about the effects but I've heard you feel better.

Thank you so much for your videos. so helpful! I am having a full hysterectomy in 2 weeks so every video has been invaluable!! 😊

First of all, that burnt orange looks fantastic on you! Love the new couch; can't wait to see the full reveal when you finish redoing your office. Lastly, make sure to keep up your core exercises (when you feel up to it) and Kegel exercises, as a hysterectomy can make you more prone to bladder issues down the road due to weakened abdominal muscles. I laughed at your story about the estrogen patch and Randy being afraid of getting "girl hormone cooties" from it!

Hello Renee, i had my lap hysterectomy done yesterday and I saw your video today, very inspiring!!! Thank you so much!!

Thank you Renee! Your videos are so helpful. So glad you're sharing your story. I just had my hysterectomy and appreciate all the tips.

Thanks so much for sharing. I just had mine on August 10th and watching your journey has truly helped me and is still helping me through the process.

Hi Rene, I really appreciate your videos; they're so informative. I'm having my surgery next month, so thank you for all the amazing information you're providing. God bless you.

Renee, so appreciate your sharing! Sharing is caring! Our mothers didn't have informative forums ! Their menopause journey was hush hush and they suffered and questioned alone! Very unfortunate! Loved your Randy story! Ha , ha, the fact he texted you from shower is amusing! At least he didn't shout at the top of his lungs and scare you to death! Your belly looks really good for saying you having a do all and back fat going! 😉

I am having this done in about 3 weeks. You are my inspiration in general. I am subscriber from before. Hello from Australia 🇦🇺

Hello. ❤ I’m 7 days post my hysterectomy found your channel very informative and reassuring Thankyou for sharing your journey.xx

Hi Renee, Thanks for sharing. When I was 40, I had a hysterectomy but kept my ovaries. Last November, at age 66, I had my ovaries and a 2 inch cyst (on left ovary) removed. That procedure was so much better, better in surgical advancement and in recovery. I think it took me 8-9 months before I no longer felt any pains or funny feelings from that last surgery. Thanks again for sharing and helping many who might be confused or afraid to take the next step in getting healthy.

Thank you for sharing! You are helping me to prep mentally!

Thank you. I will be doing this surgery Nov 17. I am not so afraid anymore after watching your videos

Bonjour 👋🏿, j’ai 46 ans et je vous écris du Québec( Canada). J’ai eu mon hystérectomie totale il y a 7 jours . Jusqu’à maintenant je vais bien. Je suis extrêmement contente d’avoir écouté votre vidéo et vos commentaires. Votre expérience est rassurante pour ma convalescence. Je tiens à vous remercier pour votre partage. Merci 🙏🏿!

Thank you so much for sharing I will be having my surgery soon and your videos are so helpful and enlightening thank you so much 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌹

Hi Renee I underwent a Total Hysterectomy at 44 years of age last week and seeing your video ladt minute just last week gave me a lot of encouragement. Thankyou for this positive outlook. Post 1 week of my surgery Im doing really well and keeping myself well hydrated with a healthy diet and ample of rest with intermittent walking as well. Unlike urs mine was an Abdominal Incision but all credit to my surgeon for giving me a pain free experience

Just watched your other video about your surgery. Glad to hear you are taking HRT. I was on HRT a year before I had my hysterectomy. So glad I did! Thanks for sharing your experience.

Hey!! You have great advise!! I’m 3 weeks out and you’re helping! Thank you!

So happy to see you thriving Renee ❤️ As you were talking about the year or so before the surgery- l remember your emergency trip to the hospital with an extremely low blood count because of anemia! That was scary. Grateful you are feeling so very good today. And sharing this experience - it will be helping so many women to have conversations and to hear about options. 🌟🥰

Good for you for sharing a few details about some of the most personal, private surgery anybody can have. That was very brave and courageous of you. I’m sure many will benefit from you sharing your experience. What appears to be your new couch in your office is absolutely stunning! I noticed it before you said anything about it. Aside from being (most likely) brand new, that couch looks *so good* in your office. Can’t wait for you to do a video about your whole office redo. Boy, did your talking about being scared to death before your surgery really hit home with me. Like you, my hysterectomy was my first surgery and I was scared to death too. And I had very specific concerns that were very scary, just like you. And, just like you, my fears were completely unfounded. Everyone’s story is unique. Your hysterectomy experience was completely different from anyone else’s, although I’m sure your hearing about your experience is helpful to others.

Thank you for these videos. Ita been 12 hrs since I've had my full hysterectomy . And I keep getting asked if I have any questions . You provided those questions and feel informed. Feeling informed reduces the fear. Cause knowing is half the battle.

Thanks for sharing this! I was skeptical to watch "subjective or personal" perspective. I literally scrolled past your video and others to only watch videos shared by doctors. I didn't want negative information prior to having the procedure. But to my surprise, your video was extremely helpful. I'm a doctorate student, married, 45 yr old woman who had a little concern about removing my ovaries for mood and intimacy issues. I experienced chemo induced menopause 2 yrs ago for breast cancer. Now I want to reduce the risk for distant recurrence along with the fibroid issues and pelvic pain. Thank you very much ❤

I can't tell you how reassuring this is, and really appreciate you taking the time to share this. Mine is coming up in 2.5 months, and I am in the same boat. Other than having my wisdom teeth removed, it's my only surgery and I'm so anxious/nervous about what to expect. I've been reading other's experiences on Reddit and just found your series. I especially appreciate your thoughts on having your ovaries removed. I do not know yet if mine will need to be removed, but my initial thought was to keep them if at all possible. But you make some really good points that I hadn't considered, so I feel much better about the possibility that they will be removed. I'm so glad that it has helped you so much, and your story definitely replaces some of the anxiety with hope for the future, and excitement about being my energetic, pain-free self again 🌞

Thank you so much for all of your videos. I'm 43 and will be getting a laparoscopic hysterectomy in the next couple of months. Your videos have eased my mind so much. Thank you for sharing your journey. ❤❤❤

So glad that you have no regrets about your surgery! I bet your videos about your ordeal have helped alot of women! Wish I had access to more information about 10 years ago - I went thru menopause as a result of an elective surgery - didn't know it would cause menopause however! Would have tried "the patch" if I had known. Your's and Randy's text made me laugh!

Hi Rene thank you for sharing your story.

Thank you for your videos. There isnt alot of info out there. I am 43 and 3 weeks post op from my total laprospic hysterectomy. I still have my overies but not my uterus, cervix, and tubes. I was feeling great and the 3 week mark yesterday my stomach got real sore and full or swollen feeling again, woth alittle more tinged spotting when wiping. Of course it raised my anxiety and scared me. Hoping its is just a 3 week thing and will get back to normal soon. Your videos has helped me alot on calming my anxiety and helping to know the next stages of recovery. Like i said there isnt alot of info out there.

I'm two and a half weeks post my TAH + oophorectomy. My story is very similar to yours and I totally agree with you 100% about the ovaries. I'm 53. I didn't want the perimenopause symptoms even without my uterus. And as far as I was concerned I only had a few egg producing years left before I would experience menopause anyway so I was just delaying the inevitable. And I happen to be an oncology nurse. Ovarian cancer is difficult to detect and doesn't present a lot of symptoms until it can be quite advanced. I don't want to go into details or unlock a new fear in anyone. This is how I feel. In essence, in the capacity of my profession it's one of the cancers that really scares me. So, I completely applaud your decision. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. It's one of the only ones that I have been able to relate to fully.

Hi, I had my laparoscopic hysterectomy 5 days ago and only have my right ovary. I am feeling good for the most part. Your story made my decision easier. I want to thank you for sharing your story and your journey.

Had my hysterectomy at 41. I'm 55. Developed osteoporosis... hot flashes... wrinkles.. menopausal stomach, weight gain, muscle loss.. etc.. But I am now on ozempic and 25 lbs dwn. Along w exercising❤🎉

I’m having a partial hysterectomy in seven days. I’m very excited because I’ve had my period for about three months. I have fibroids, cysts in my ovaries and endometriosis that has all the sudden developed in my 40s. I passed two decidual casts last week, which was very scary. Anyways, thank you so much for your videos. They are very helpful as I am gearing up to go to two pre op appointments in a few days. I appreciate you very much. God bless you.

Renee, I'm so glad you are doing so well! I had a complete hysterectomy at 37 & can identify with many of the things you mentioned. Healing is definitely a process. I wish you all the best!! BTW, do you have a resource for the white shorts you wore in the video? Just what I'm looking for. Thank you!

Thank you for this video. You look amazing! my hair is almost like yours and I love how beautiful it looks on you. I am currently having issues with this, fibroid, cysts and adenomyosis... I needed to hear this. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing… you are extremely kind.

Renee, I had endometriosis frim my 20’s and 30’s. My sister and I think my mother did as well. Long story to short I ha a hysterectomy st 39. My mother died from a stroke. Dr’s in the 90’s would nit give me hormones because of that. Believe it inot at 67 I am starting to take Estadiol. Omg what a wonderful med it has been! It took work to get it , but that’s a whole other story. So happy for you and me too!❤

Hello! Thank you for sharing your journey. I found you a week after having the same surgery you had. I also had fibroids, 2 of them totaling just over 10 pounds. I had just turned 60 when I had my surgery in June of this year. I went through menopause around age 45 without much difficulty. I started having a lot of pain and discomfort about a year ago. Finally one day it was so severe I thought my appendix might be about to burst. After an ultrasound the fibroid’s were discovered and the surgery discussion began. Like you I decided to have it all removed. I have a family history of uterine and other cancers. I really did not have any trouble making the choice to have it all removed. My surgical journey was much like yours. I also had laparoscopic surgery. I was able to go home home within 3 hours of the surgery. I was sore, but managed the whole recovery with extra strength Tylenol and Motrin. No pain pills! Within 3 days I was able to get in and out of bed on my own. The bed was my biggest challenge since I have a tall bed and I’m only 4’11. 😅 The one big unforeseen thing that happened to me was that I got shingles in my lady parts! YES. Shingles! The pain of this when I urinated was more than I could stand. At first I had no idea that this wasn’t normal, I just thought it was probably pain from the vaginal removal of my uterus. By day 4 I couldn’t take it any longer so I called the doctor. She was in surgery for the day. The nurse recommended getting Aquafore to ease the pain. That didn’t help. I couldn’t even put it on because the pain was too bad. The next day I called the doctor again. They had me come in. My doctor streaked when she saw how raw and sore the area was. She had never seen this happen in 30 years. She biopsied it. The result was shingles! The only thing we could figure out was I must have gotten a small abrasion during surgery and with the added stress of my dad and mom being I’ll, plus the stress of the surgery it created the perfect storm. She put me on a medication that started helping within two days. Thank the Lord! She said they should not come back. Again, thank the Lord! I’m now five months out and doing pretty well. I do get sore and have a stinging feeling if I lift too much or cut the grass with the tractor. I do notice that the area around my incisions gets really red after a shower every day, my whole belly across the area gets red. It’s kinda strange, but not painful. I also cannot rest my hands on my belly yet especially at night when I’m lying down. Thank you again. You were a guide to me in my journey and I appreciate you for sharing your experience.

Thank you! I’m going to have a radical hysterectomy in two weeks. This lessens my anxiety.

Thank you for sharing your experience with the total hysterectomy (with all the gory details). I'm facing this decision right now for many of the same reasons you faced. These videos are helping me to face the decision with my eyes wide open.

This video is right on time! I am 4 days postop from a robotic laparoscopic hysterectomy. I have also developed a pretty nasty hematoma at 1 of my lap sites. I feel like I can relate to your story. I am 51 and also had to have infusions for an extremely low hemoglobin (5.7). I’m currently filling my time with reading & trying to take it easy. I’m reading Verity now. I so appreciate all your videos on your hysterectomy, it’s was what lead me to your channel!

Thank you soooooo much for every detail you speak. I have a 10 pound fibroid and am having a hysterectomy tomorrow.

❤😊 hello my friend I am new to your channel watched a few of your videos so far and I just want to say thank you for sharing your story especially your hysterectomy story! You are so beautiful and I love hearing you talk and share your story and also I love your dogs. They are so precious, my name is Katie I’m 43 and I just had a hysterectomy literally last Thursday this is day four and I am so happy and excited. I got this done. I was in so much pain. I had also fibroid cysts that made my periods very thick. I was just so ugly uncomfortable very rough shape I’ll say just so much pain with having feeling horrible. I had to wear triple pads, poise, pads, etc. so as I’m watching this I already had my hysterectomy. I’m on day four. I’m doing better still sore and achy. I’m taking pain medicine and resting. Thank you for your encouragement on your channel. It’s been very helpful, and I’m so thankful that I got this done praise the good Lord he got me through this I pray that you continue to get your strength back each and every single day God bless sweet friend. May you have a merry Christmas can’t wait for another video.❤❤😊God is Faithful and Good !🙏🙌😊

Hi Renee thanks for your lovely video I must say you look wonderful. it's been a year 3months since my Abnomial hysterectomy giving thanks to the most high God. I must say it was a struggle but i am doing much better now

Thank you, Renee. ❤

Hello neighbor, from Nashville. I found your channel recently when I was told I have to have a full hysterectomy (in about a month.) The fears, concerns and anxiety are real and I appreciate hearing about your journey. It's good to hear from someone who has been through it. Looking forward to when I can put this firmly in my rearview mirror too.

Thank you so much for sharing. Its been soooo helpful. Xxx

This video is so helpful. You are the only person who has talked about the gap between your hips and ribs shortening. This has happened to me and I know it’s after the surgery but because I’m slim people think I’ve just put on weight. I’m 15 months after my hysterectomy and like you I feel great. Just trying to strengthen my tummy muscles as safely as I can. Please keep updating us on your progress, it helps so much x

Hello mrs renee today I had my tubes & uterus removed thank you for sharing a your tips they really helped me i will be you fan forever ❤️ Dora

Your videos are helpful.. I had my total hysterectomy surgery this January 15 2024...thank you.

Hi Renee, i am 46 and yesterday (3/1/24) i just had my uterus and one of my ovary removed due to huge fibroid and ovarian cyst. I'm still unable to accept this happened to me. Your journey had given me little hope and encouragement. Thank you.

That’s awesome! I’m on the road to getting a hysterectomy as well. Btw you’re a beautiful woman & love your hair!! It’s beautiful!

I went on bioidentical HRT at 40 and weaned off at 65. First 6 mos. I was fine but after that very slowly lost my eyebrows, hair thinned, got depressed, insomnia, severe joint pain, but the most horrible thing was I lost my energy and zest for life. I’m back on them now for one month and I’m better but still need tweaking. I tried different diets like keto, even carnivore and intermittent fasting and could absolutely not manage my hormones in my own. You are younger than I am and our stories are different but I’m just so happy too like you that I just take a pill and the guesswork is gone. You may have to have the dose adjusted as time goes on and might not always want that patch. It got to be a nuisance for me. ❤

Your videos helped my life tremendously 🙏😍

Boy am I glad I found your videos tonight. It’s after midnight, I’m still awake and I’m a little concerned as I’m having a uterine biopsy done tomorrow, starting the process of a hysterectomy. I’m excited to have it done as I’m still having a period.. I’m 65 years old 🫤 I know, I know! just worried about the pain and the process of a hysterectomy . Doctor said they will try to hang onto my ovaries depending on what the biopsy says tomorrow. And a tiny fibroid was found at my last ultrasound, 2 cm. Thanks for the videos. You’ve eased my mind I think I can go sleep now.

Thank u for sharing. I just got my surgery on 14 th of this month still recovering but I feel much better. I still have a long way to go. So let’s see how it turns out. Only my lord knows but I know that he will heal me. Like he healed u. Stay strong and god bless u always.

@WELCOMETOMYCURLS. Hi Renee - I found your videos after being told that I needed surgery. My pathology report came back as precancerous so I had a total hysterectomy as well. I agree - leaving the ovaries, tubes, and cervix can all lead to cancer after the fact. Plus, for me, being post-menopausal made it an easy decision. Once everything was removed, however, the pathology came back as Stage 1B in the uterus. While the cervix was noted as nonmalignant, who is to say that some cancer cells didn't get into an area not put under the microscope. So I am now biding my time and healing before I see the Radiology specialist. I am coming up on 3 weeks post-op tomorrow. I can't thank you enough for being brave and speaking out and taking us on this journey with you. Although everyone reacts differently, you have helped me understand what I went through, what I am currently experiencing, and what I can expect in the future. You are awesome! Thank you! ❤

I love all your videos. And thanks for updating us. Glad you are doing well! Ihad a full hysterectomy 5 months ago. It’s nice to not have a period however I have a slight prolapse now which I mostly feel when I cough or after a bowel movement. I also have what feels like menstrual cramps that come and go which my doctors can’t seem to figure out, even after having a ct scan and blood work. No ovaries. No uterus. Makes no sense. I also have pain below belly button at times so I’m guessing scar tissue. I also still have hot flashes with estrogen patch and I gained 10 pounds after surgery despite eating healthy and walking several times a week. It hasn’t been easy transition or recovery for me but mentally I feel better than I ever have in my entire life. No depression. Energy. Clarity. Focus. I’m a much better person because of the hysterectomy over all and I recommend to anyone that’s tired of having heavy periods and dealing with fibroids and such. I am still healing and hoping by the end of the year my physical ailments will have disappeared by then as well as some of this weight. Doc recommended testosterone compounded cream so I am going to be starting that next week. I’m hoping it will help with the issues I’ve been having. There are a lot of benefits to taking it along with estrogen patch. So we shall see….

in next month i will have open surgery . Dr will remove my hysterectomy, fallopian tubes due of fibroids size 18cm . Thank you very much for your sharing . I felt much better after i have watched your video.

Renee thank you so much for these videos. I am now 4 weeks post surgery (exactly the same as yours) and all of these videos have been amazing, I went into this feeling so much more positive. Apparently when I came round after the anaesthetic the first thing I asked was if I could start my HRT 🤣. So glad you are doing so well xxxxx

I have a hysterectomy scheduled in about a month and taking it all out and I’m petrified. I am 57 have many fibroids and endometriosis. Your videos however have made such a difference in my being able to be brave enough to go through with it. Thank you.

Your right its a brave step. Thnks for sharing..

You look great !! I am 3 wks post op. Partial Hysterectomy posterior anterior vaginal and bladder repair with a Burch mesh I’m walking slowly but am recovering nicely. I’m feeling pain when urinating but I’m sure that’s from the mesh. I had given birth 5 yrs ago and my baby was stuck in my canal …trying to push him out. That reshaped some things down there. The doctor lifted my bladder etc and made repairs. I’m just happy that I did it. I still have my ovaries but had cyst removal Fibroids endometriosis… Intercourse was painful. In nut shell I am just happy not to be hurting. Not rushing anything The people in my home are going to have to work through this and take on the household duties

That is the key “listening to your body “ regardless of how long it has been. I am 15 month post opt with a total hysterectomy. I gave myself a year to heal and I needed the full year although I was totally healed in 8 weeks. That was according the doctor but I listened to my body. I’m still trying to see which vitamins and supplements give me the best energy . Every now and then my energy leaves me but b 12 seems to help. I had a successful surgery

Thank you for sharing your journey

Thank you Renee..my surgery will be at the end of next month . Thank you for sharing your journey with us 🙏

Dear Renee. Had the same surgery last week and just stumbled upon your video. Beeing unsure if it was right to get my ovaries removed I would like to thank you for your honesty, it eased my mind. Going to get some estrogen at my doctors appointment next week and taking it slow from this point onward. Thank you

I am praying my surgery gives me all your positives too. To have my legs stop cramping would be incredible