I had a total hysterectomy in May of 2022. I went in preparing for a vaginal removal. Came out of surgery and found out they had to cut me open. I had never had children so my cervix had never been dilated. Initially, the doctor believed my fibroid was about 10cm. It ended up being 12cm and would not fit coming out. I kind of had a feeling that was going to happen. My healing process sucked. I was in the hospital overnight and went home the next day. Looking back, I should have stayed another night. It was a two hour drive from the hospital to my home. I struggled the first week I was home. I ended up going commando because I couldn’t wear anything with my incision where it was. I’m so thankful my husband had a walker for me to use. I’m glad I did it. My period pain was way worse than the surgery. I feel way better now that it’s been a year and a half since my surgery. Best thing I ever did. I told my sister and mother that the next time they go to the grocery store to pick up a grapefruit and imagine toting that in your uterus. They did and were like “Holy shit…no wonder why she was in pain all the time!” Thank God you are cancer-free!
I am glad you were feeling better in this video. We definitely are all different. I got out of surgery and No pain! My biggest discomfort was feeling gassy and bloated! I had to push myself to rest and relax. I was up and going with no medication after the third day. I read and see all these videos of different experience woman have gone through and feel truly blessed for my recovery. Sending positive vibes to all woman❤
Things I Wish I Knew Before My Hysterectomy: that my ovaries were going to die after 5 years post-op anyway, which caused me premature menopause (feels like cr@p tbh) and that I was going to get osteoporosis and other terrible symptoms as a result of that.
She is so right - everyone’s outcome is a little different for so many reasons so just go in prepared for the worst , yet stay hopeful . I’m so glad she is doing better now
I went in prepared for the pain from hell. I came out with no surgery pain. The only pain I had was the god awful gas pains. But I’d take those gas pains over the pain I had with the fibroids.
I am 10 weeks post ops and my recovery was hard and miserable that first 5 or 6 weeks. I definitely think they minimize the pain and recovery of this surgery.
Sorry to hear that this was a struggle for you. On the positive side for those who are reading this, I had a hysterectomy 3 months ago and was surprised at how good I felt. I was back to work after 2 weeks, and I would say I felt pretty good after just one week. That said, I felt so good after the first week that I was surprised I wasn't completely healed by the 6-week mark. I wasn't, and I am still not 100% the same, but as she said, everyone is different.
I asked questions and was still not made aware of a lot. My doc only told me where he would likely cut and told me I'd be able to climb 3 flights of stairs at my sister's apartment complex when I said I'd wait til after I moved to get it done- glad I listened to myself cuz that was a wildly unrealistic claim. I didn't go thru all this (9 days into recovery so far), but I was definitely not well informed outside of my own PERSONAL research. I expected a lot, but I'm very unhappy with how much I'm finding out post-op. If you are preparing for a hysterectomy go into medical researcher mode and look up as many videos and online articles as you can for what to do both well before, the day of, and after the surgery. If you are against blood transfusions, get that in order well before the surgery (request a S-407 from your HLC rep or the secretary beforehand) and be aware albumin is used in certain applications of bloodless treatments so do your research. An invaluable tip was to keep a small pillow both at home (coughing, sneezing, comfort) and in the car to hold on your midsection on the day of your surgery (between your seat belt and your incisions) but I'd add to that to keep it in there for whenever you're a passenger in it afterwards. I was driven somewhere yday and the roads were super rough- mind you I have a bellybutton incision which is, to me, the worst place to have to heal... I regretted forgetting my pillow - it helps to brace for things like that.
I live alone and it's been very difficult. I had a total vaginal hysterectomy robotically assisted on June 12th of this year. I was fine for 9 days. The hydrocodene pills helped well with the pain but I developed some kind of UTI infection. My vaginal area became so itchy and swollen. Nothing normally used for a UTI worked. I called my surgeon and her nurse told me to go to ER for a urine test. (unreal!!) Eventually, it normalized. However, on the 19 th day, the pain became unbearable mostly when I had to have bowel movement. I assumed it was because I was becoming so constipated. My surgeon said it was probably due to the Hydrocodone medication. She was right but I had to then choose between the pain from the hysterectomy or the pain from being constipated. The bottom line is this, it's now 5 1/2 weeks post surgery and I am really disgusted with the postoperative advice that I got. I know everybody is different because the different types of surgery they get or how much was actually removed but there has to be some basic advice which I was not given. Three of my friends who had a hysterectomy similar to mine told me that after 4 weeks they were fine. They went back to their normal way of life except they were careful wait they lifted. I actually had a couple of people tell me that I exaggerating my pain and exhaustion. next week is my final post-operative appointment so I hope everything's fine and I can start building up my pelvic floor so I don't have any prolapses. 😢
I am sorry to hear about your hysterectomy experience. I will go for that surgery on 19 June next month and after watching your video, I hope I would be able to cope with the pain. It will be my first major surgery. I can see that you are a strong person, you are doing great after all the pains you endure!
Please do your research and explore other options if you can. I just had a Sonata for fibroids. Before having my children, I had a laparoscopic myomectomy for huge fibroids outside the uterus. Four years later at age 25, I had another laparoscopy for endometriosis. I had four babies with no fertility treatments. I am now experiencing perimenopausal symptoms at 43. I opted to have a Sonata to treat uterine fibroids. I'm one mth post op, and my cycle is already improving (less bleeding). Everyonr does not respond the same way to a hysterectomy. I fought before kids and aftet to keep my uterus. Do your research... All the best.
Thanks for sharing your experience it makes me feel so much better, i also had an hysterectomy abdominal, I had no idea I had an idea I had a large fibroids about 13cm too, until it made my uterus fall and impact my bladder. I had surgery within a month. I’m 4 weeks post surgery and I’m still so uncomfortable and find it hard to sit up still.. Was feeling like I should be doing better until seeing your experience as everyone else seems to being so well at this stage. 😊
My uterus was affecting my bladder too. I couldn’t make it to the bathroom before I’d end up peeing myself quite often. I’m just thankful it didn’t happen while I was at work.
Thank you so much for making this! I’m scheduled for a partial hysterectomy.. they’re leaving my ovaries but I feel like I should get a 2nd opinion. I’m scared 😭
Im 7 days post op abdominal hysterectomy for fibroids. I think your surgery was massive and complex. My uterus was enlarged, but doesnt sound as bad as yours. I woke up in agony, and i had iv morphine already running. My uterus was stuck down and thats evident due to the bruising, im black and blue, and weird numbness. I think youve been amazing, and its certainly more painful than i thought, but it is getting better. So glad you are a year on now! I cant wait to be pain free. Xxx
I just had an emergency hysterectomy a week and 4 days ago after I UFE procedure. Thank you I'm trying to figure out the healing process. And this has been helpful. ❤
They should have given you the option of an epidural that is left in for a few days after surgery. You don’t need as much pain medication that way because it goes right to the area. They back it down after the surgery so you can walk with it in. I had 5 abdominal surgeries and 4 of them I had the epidural it was so much better that way.
My experience with the gas pain, is to walk the more you walk and gas X and take anis tea, my last surgery my stomach paralize that nothing help with pain not even walking.
I’m having my c section hysterectomy in a couple of months for fibroids. I’m curious if previously having children makes the healing experience less intense?
Thank you soooo much! I had my hysterectomy 20 days ago... my pain has just started being uncomfortable. Before that no medicine helped. And I've gotten insomnia from the hysterectomy.
I’m 6 days post ops and I refuse to take narcotics so my surgeon prescribed ibuprofen 800 ml and I don’t even take that because the pain is so bad I don’t even feel the meds my legs get numbed my belly is numb but it hurts so bad at the same time plus my lower back hurts it’s just very painful and I can’t wait to thee end of this process because the pain is real there’s literally no comfort spot position I’ve bought pillows wedges everything I can think of and nothing helps 😫
i dont want a Hysterectomy. I dont know what to do as i have a huge outside uterus fibrode and i have Adenomyosis. I just want the fibrode out asap. And i want them to leave my uterus alone. but idk what is going to happen becuase the pain I am in is so bad now. I am in peri menopause . no kids wont have kids i dont want any. But i dont want to loose my organ that helps me in life. it sucks
Ask you doctor about a partial hysterectomy and keep your ovaries if possible everyone's journey is different but for me I had a total hysterectomy and kept my ovaries via DaVinci Robot 20 days post op and other than 1 incision on the far left is all healed up, worse part was getting up those first 3 to 5 days after surgery you really gotta use your leg and arm muscles so not to use ur tummy muscles to get up outta bed
I am 44 years old, I keeping my uterus, I have having the fibroid removed. I don’t have any kids , iIts one big one . My uterus is fine , I was told because I am older, my chances are lower to get pregnant 🤰.
Hi. 13th day after surgery. I came home and developed the worst UTI and got tested repeatedly to finally have the right medication. How do you know if the pain is normal or needs to be addressed. There are strange nerves which tingle and cuts which hurt. I had a da vinci robotic hysterectomy but still in pain. Thank you for your sharing.
My aunt had cancer had a 14 hour surgery and she had no pain she didn’t even used her pain pills, then years later she had her gall bladder remove and the same no pain but me I was in a lot pain I had 9 surgeries, and now i am having a hysterectomy in 3 weeks i am so worried already because i already know how I get dizzy, weak and in pain.
Thanks for this video , my fibroids is causing me problems and I have few but I can not get a straight answer from doctors so I’m now looking at other options .
I was diagnosed with all the same things. A laparoscopic myomectomy helped before kids. I had a Sonata on 4/24/24, and I'm just finishing my first cycle post op. It is SO much bettet already. Ask your doc about laparoscopic myomectomy for fibroids. They can also clean up your endometriosis and remove the cysts at the same time. The Sonata does not involve incisions, but it only addresses fibroids.
My wife had a hysterectomy about 10 days ago. She is worried because she is spotting, could you give me your opinion on it. Did this happen to you? Thank you for your time. She is worried and it is starting to worry me.
Same here, I'll be 4 years post op this year but I'm not the same person before this surgery...I had full hysterectomy except my cervix. I started losing collagen but with a help of different vitamins and minerals presribed by my Dr and doing some research I feel better now and I'm on hrt. But I still miss that person before the surgey with a glowing skin 😢 now I look older than my age mates.
I had a total hysterectomy on August 22nd 2024. I felt good post op day 1 and i feel good each day but still taking it easy !! Best decision ever!!
I had a total hysterectomy in May of 2022. I went in preparing for a vaginal removal. Came out of surgery and found out they had to cut me open. I had never had children so my cervix had never been dilated. Initially, the doctor believed my fibroid was about 10cm. It ended up being 12cm and would not fit coming out. I kind of had a feeling that was going to happen. My healing process sucked. I was in the hospital overnight and went home the next day. Looking back, I should have stayed another night. It was a two hour drive from the hospital to my home. I struggled the first week I was home. I ended up going commando because I couldn’t wear anything with my incision where it was. I’m so thankful my husband had a walker for me to use. I’m glad I did it. My period pain was way worse than the surgery. I feel way better now that it’s been a year and a half since my surgery. Best thing I ever did.
I told my sister and mother that the next time they go to the grocery store to pick up a grapefruit and imagine toting that in your uterus. They did and were like “Holy shit…no wonder why she was in pain all the time!”
Thank God you are cancer-free!
I am glad you were feeling better in this video. We definitely are all different. I got out of surgery and No pain! My biggest discomfort was feeling gassy and bloated! I had to push myself to rest and relax. I was up and going with no medication after the third day. I read and see all these videos of different experience woman have gone through and feel truly blessed for my recovery.
Sending positive vibes to all woman❤
Things I Wish I Knew Before My Hysterectomy: that my ovaries were going to die after 5 years post-op anyway, which caused me premature menopause (feels like cr@p tbh) and that I was going to get osteoporosis and other terrible symptoms as a result of that.
Same here. 😔
I’m so sorry. Were you offered HRT for this?
I’m getting mine in 3 weeks and I’m terrified
@@yelhsaibar8807how you feel now? I am getting mine soon too 🫢
Don't do it... research.and try other options
She is so right - everyone’s outcome is a little different for so many reasons so just go in prepared for the worst , yet stay hopeful . I’m so glad she is doing better now
I went in prepared for the pain from hell. I came out with no surgery pain. The only pain I had was the god awful gas pains. But I’d take those gas pains over the pain I had with the fibroids.
I am 10 weeks post ops and my recovery was hard and miserable that first 5 or 6 weeks. I definitely think they minimize the pain and recovery of this surgery.
Sorry to hear that this was a struggle for you. On the positive side for those who are reading this, I had a hysterectomy 3 months ago and was surprised at how good I felt. I was back to work after 2 weeks, and I would say I felt pretty good after just one week. That said, I felt so good after the first week that I was surprised I wasn't completely healed by the 6-week mark. I wasn't, and I am still not 100% the same, but as she said, everyone is different.
I had mine 2 weeks ago, still feeling pain and fatigue. God created us all different when it comes to our healing. I love your channel and you 🌹
The pain is intense. Thank you for sharing.
I asked questions and was still not made aware of a lot. My doc only told me where he would likely cut and told me I'd be able to climb 3 flights of stairs at my sister's apartment complex when I said I'd wait til after I moved to get it done- glad I listened to myself cuz that was a wildly unrealistic claim. I didn't go thru all this (9 days into recovery so far), but I was definitely not well informed outside of my own PERSONAL research. I expected a lot, but I'm very unhappy with how much I'm finding out post-op. If you are preparing for a hysterectomy go into medical researcher mode and look up as many videos and online articles as you can for what to do both well before, the day of, and after the surgery. If you are against blood transfusions, get that in order well before the surgery (request a S-407 from your HLC rep or the secretary beforehand) and be aware albumin is used in certain applications of bloodless treatments so do your research. An invaluable tip was to keep a small pillow both at home (coughing, sneezing, comfort) and in the car to hold on your midsection on the day of your surgery (between your seat belt and your incisions) but I'd add to that to keep it in there for whenever you're a passenger in it afterwards. I was driven somewhere yday and the roads were super rough- mind you I have a bellybutton incision which is, to me, the worst place to have to heal... I regretted forgetting my pillow - it helps to brace for things like that.
Thank you.
@@T_Nice Really helpful, thank you.
I live alone and it's been very difficult. I had a total vaginal hysterectomy robotically assisted on June 12th of this year. I was fine for 9 days. The hydrocodene pills helped well with the pain but I developed some kind of UTI infection. My
vaginal area became so itchy and swollen. Nothing normally used for a UTI worked. I called my surgeon and her nurse told me to go to ER for a urine test. (unreal!!) Eventually, it normalized. However, on the 19 th day, the pain became unbearable mostly when I had to have bowel movement. I assumed it was because I was becoming so constipated. My surgeon said it was probably due to the Hydrocodone medication. She was right but I had to then choose between the pain from the hysterectomy or the pain from being constipated.
The bottom line is this, it's now 5 1/2 weeks post surgery and I am really disgusted with the postoperative advice that I got. I know everybody is different because the different types of surgery they get or how much was actually removed but there has to be some basic advice which I was not given. Three of my friends who had a hysterectomy similar to mine told me that after 4 weeks they were fine. They went back to their normal way of life except they were careful wait they lifted. I actually had a couple of people tell me that I exaggerating my pain and exhaustion. next week is my final post-operative appointment so I hope everything's fine and I can start building up my pelvic floor so I don't have any prolapses. 😢
I am sorry to hear about your hysterectomy experience. I will go for that surgery on 19 June next month and after watching your video, I hope I would be able to cope with the pain. It will be my first major surgery. I can see that you are a strong person, you are doing great after all the pains you endure!
Please do your research and explore other options if you can. I just had a Sonata for fibroids. Before having my children, I had a laparoscopic myomectomy for huge fibroids outside the uterus. Four years later at age 25, I had another laparoscopy for endometriosis. I had four babies with no fertility treatments. I am now experiencing perimenopausal symptoms at 43. I opted to have a Sonata to treat uterine fibroids. I'm one mth post op, and my cycle is already improving (less bleeding). Everyonr does not respond the same way to a hysterectomy. I fought before kids and aftet to keep my uterus. Do your research... All the best.
@@NaturallyLluvme Thank you for your advise. Unfortunately, Sonata treatment is not available in my country.
How did you go? I am 15 days post open abdo hystorectomy still in agony @@RosaLindaTours
Thanks for sharing your experience it makes me feel so much better, i also had an hysterectomy abdominal, I had no idea I had an idea I had a large fibroids about 13cm too, until it made my uterus fall and impact my bladder. I had surgery within a month. I’m 4 weeks post surgery and I’m still so uncomfortable and find it hard to sit up still.. Was feeling like I should be doing better until seeing your experience as everyone else seems to being so well at this stage. 😊
My uterus was affecting my bladder too. I couldn’t make it to the bathroom before I’d end up peeing myself quite often. I’m just thankful it didn’t happen while I was at work.
Thank you so much for making this! I’m scheduled for a partial hysterectomy.. they’re leaving my ovaries but I feel like I should get a 2nd opinion. I’m scared 😭
Research and try a less invasive procedure first. I've had a myomectomy (before kids) and a Sonata (after kids) for fibriids.
Im 7 days post op abdominal hysterectomy for fibroids. I think your surgery was massive and complex. My uterus was enlarged, but doesnt sound as bad as yours.
I woke up in agony, and i had iv morphine already running.
My uterus was stuck down and thats evident due to the bruising, im black and blue, and weird numbness.
I think youve been amazing, and its certainly more painful than i thought, but it is getting better. So glad you are a year on now! I cant wait to be pain free. Xxx
I got a rash too. I was taking OxyContin and went down to tramadol. I thought the rash was from the surgery dye.
Wow I'm glad your surgery was successful🙏🏽 How are you feeling now? Are you back to work?
I appreciate this so much! Thank you and I’m glad you’re doing well!
I just had an emergency hysterectomy a week and 4 days ago after I UFE procedure. Thank you I'm trying to figure out the healing process. And this has been helpful. ❤
We love you very much, cheer up, we will send you some support, some of your wishes, a hug from Spain 🤗
Thank you so much!❤ I’m glad things are finally getting better
They should have given you the option of an epidural that is left in for a few days after surgery. You don’t need as much pain medication that way because it goes right to the area. They back it down after the surgery so you can walk with it in. I had 5 abdominal surgeries and 4 of them I had the epidural it was so much better that way.
So true..3 weeks post op and that initial pain killer was the best decision I made.
My experience with the gas pain, is to walk the more you walk and gas X and take anis tea, my last surgery my stomach paralize that nothing help with pain not even walking.
I’m having my c section hysterectomy in a couple of months for fibroids. I’m curious if previously having children makes the healing experience less intense?
Please make another video of the tools after surgery. I’m one of those that need a horizontal surgery and I have other health issues.
Thank you soooo much! I had my hysterectomy 20 days ago... my pain has just started being uncomfortable. Before that no medicine helped. And I've gotten insomnia from the hysterectomy.
The insomnia is REAL!! I just posted my year update! It was intense for me.
I’m 6 days post ops and I refuse to take narcotics so my surgeon prescribed ibuprofen 800 ml and I don’t even take that because the pain is so bad I don’t even feel the meds my legs get numbed my belly is numb but it hurts so bad at the same time plus my lower back hurts it’s just very painful and I can’t wait to thee end of this process because the pain is real there’s literally no comfort spot position I’ve bought pillows wedges everything I can think of and nothing helps 😫
Hi. How are you doing now?
Thank you for being open ❤
I know that it’s gonna be hard but im doing this so that I can be a proper mother and have the life I deserve with my family ❤
i dont want a Hysterectomy. I dont know what to do as i have a huge outside uterus fibrode and i have Adenomyosis. I just want the fibrode out asap. And i want them to leave my uterus alone. but idk what is going to happen becuase the pain I am in is so bad now. I am in peri menopause . no kids wont have kids i dont want any. But i dont want to loose my organ that helps me in life. it sucks
Ask you doctor about a partial hysterectomy and keep your ovaries if possible everyone's journey is different but for me I had a total hysterectomy and kept my ovaries via DaVinci Robot 20 days post op and other than 1 incision on the far left is all healed up, worse part was getting up those first 3 to 5 days after surgery you really gotta use your leg and arm muscles so not to use ur tummy muscles to get up outta bed
I am 44 years old, I keeping my uterus, I have having the fibroid removed. I don’t have any kids , iIts one big one .
My uterus is fine , I was told because I am older, my chances are lower to get pregnant 🤰.
Hi. 13th day after surgery. I came home and developed the worst UTI and got tested repeatedly to finally have the right medication. How do you know if the pain is normal or needs to be addressed. There are strange nerves which tingle and cuts which hurt.
I had a da vinci robotic hysterectomy but still in pain. Thank you for your sharing.
My aunt had cancer had a 14 hour surgery and she had no pain she didn’t even used her pain pills, then years later she had her gall bladder remove and the same no pain but me I was in a lot pain I had 9 surgeries, and now i am having a hysterectomy in 3 weeks i am so worried already because i already know how I get dizzy, weak and in pain.
Blessing to you.
Hopefully you’ll have someone who will be able to help you for the first week. That’s the most important to me
Thanks for this video , my fibroids is causing me problems and I have few but I can not get a straight answer from doctors so I’m now looking at other options .
I had a myomectomy before kids and just had a Sonata. I can share more if you'd like.
My doctor told me that my fibrous is as big as if I was pregnant of 8 month baby and I’m so scared
That gas pain is no joke 😢
I'm curious if you heard ALL these things, or did you do any research of your own??
Thank you so much I struggle with fibroids and cyst on ovaries im getting ready for hysterectomy perhaps good to know what to expect
I was diagnosed with all the same things. A laparoscopic myomectomy helped before kids. I had a Sonata on 4/24/24, and I'm just finishing my first cycle post op. It is SO much bettet already. Ask your doc about laparoscopic myomectomy for fibroids. They can also clean up your endometriosis and remove the cysts at the same time. The Sonata does not involve incisions, but it only addresses fibroids.
Gas X has been my bestfriend through this process
My wife had a hysterectomy about 10 days ago. She is worried because she is spotting, could you give me your opinion on it. Did this happen to you? Thank you for your time. She is worried and it is starting to worry me.
By the way, she took gas x as well. Lol
I had mine on the 22nd of May. I’m still spotting. I’ve been told it could last up to 6wks. I’m sick of it lol
Thank you, I saw another video and the MD said spotting or light bleeding up to 8wks. Thank you again for your time. Hopefully you feel better.
Is there any pelvic organ prolapse issues afterhysterectomy?
I just had my hysterectomy 7/17/24
How has your process been? How long did your surgery take? I 🙏🏾 all is great!!!
Where exactly u put the heating pad
Beliven half what you hear all what you're see
What type of incision did you have and type of hysterectomy total, partial, supercervical, laparoscopic or abdominal?
Abdominal full hysterectomy. I still have my ovaries. Tubes, uterus, and cervix are kaput!
Did they take your fallopian tubes and cervix?
They have to take your fallopian tunes because they are extensions of the uterus.
@@lemir3559
That's not true my next neighbor .. had her uterus removed and left her Fallopian tubes and cervix .
@@lemir3559 No, the do not have to take the tubes.
Do an update on a kiss make up tutorial since you’re an older woman now and not some young kid
How big was your uterus
The size of a 7 month pregnancy. I don’t remember the measurements.
i hate my life after this
Why?
😢 same here. Nobody believes that this surgery actually affects all our body and mental health 😢
@@aracelis0658 how please share
Same here, I'll be 4 years post op this year but I'm not the same person before this surgery...I had full hysterectomy except my cervix. I started losing collagen but with a help of different vitamins and minerals presribed by my Dr and doing some research I feel better now and I'm on hrt. But I still miss that person before the surgey with a glowing skin 😢 now I look older than my age mates.
Quacks don't tell you the after affect s ...heart disease.osteoprorosis.and all the rest of it.. dirty sob...don't forget the hot flashes.
How are you feeling today?
I just posted an update!
Instant menopause 😮