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My Positive Hysterectomy Story - Surgery Experience, Tips & First Month Recovery
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- Опубликовано: 17 авг 2024
- This is my positive hysterectomy story to give you hope and cover everything you need to know before and after your surgery. I had a total laparoscopic hysterectomy to remove my very large uterus that was full of fibroids.
In this video I share:
0:00 - Getting The Right Mindset
2:20 - My Story & My Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
6:17 - The Whole Hysterectomy Experience: Hospital, Anesthetic, Emotions
8:40 - Waking Up: Pain, Moving Around, Sleeping In Hospital
17:11 - Recovery At Home: What I Can & Can't Do
20:48 - A Few More Recovery Essentials & My Incision
It's a long video but I really wanted it to be helpful if you are having your own hysterectomy. Ask me questions in the comments. I am happy to help!
Learn more about my post-surgery training program to help you safely return to exercise: femalefitnesss...
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People often ask too why they are constipated after hysterectomy “The anesthesia used during your hysterectomy also paralyzes your bowel movement. Your bowel movements become irregular due to it recovering from the anesthesia. Cramping, constipation, and irregular bowel movement are all common for women to experience after their procedure” if you must get a hysterectomy maybe clean yourself out a few days before so not much builds up …. It’s crazy they say not to push after a hysterectomy then the actual operation causes constipation … clean yourself out prior like a few days then after the surgery eat light and high fiber foods only ! And drink plenty of water :) and walk when you can without pushing yourself :) don’t stay in bed ! Walk slow but move
When you say clean yourself out a few days before..what do you mean? eating a clean diet?
My surgery is in 4 days. Already starting to prepare.
@@LorrainecatsGood luck beautiful
I had my abdominal hysterectomy days ago!❤️ came out with very little pain.
Pain level was about a 3 but the nausea I felt the full affect.
After resting I was awake, still very little pain so I was encouraged to walk.
By the second day still very little pain and walking more in the morning.
By 4pm my doctor was impressed at how well I was doing so they released me. I didn’t need a wheel chair I walked out of the hospital meeting my daughter.
Today is my 4th day home and I’m walking more, still resting a lot but I haven’t had the need for the prescription meds I’ve just needed ibuprofen, gas ex, stool softeners and lots and lots of water.
Best decision of my life!
I had two huge fibroids I still have my ovaries…
A month before surgery I was doing 100 squats per day I don’t know if this helped my recovery but I’m feeling wonderful!
Hi. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I'm sure many other ladies will find it helpful. I am about 6 months out now and wondering how I ever managed with all my fibroids so hopefully you just continue to feel better too! xo
I’m 2 weeks after the op I’m in so much pain the pain feels like contractions to be honest but I think it’s just gas I’m glad yours was a breeze
Did you have a partial or total
I'm sure your fitness helped
We have to wait for months to get into a doctor, then more months to get surgery scheduled.
I just wanted to add here a note about the post operation shoulder and back pain. The main reason that happens after surgery are small air bubbles inside left over (especially from laparoscopic) as they sit right under the diaphragm until reabsorbed into body. The irritated diaphragm has referred pain, usually to the right shoulder. This is what the doctors told me after my surgery.
Thanks! That's helpful!
Very, very helpful. I thought they had beat me up or dropped me. 😂
I had surgery less than a week ago to avoid the pain you need to rest in L position not flat out , it will improve the gas
I wonder if you could request medical massage ?
@teresarojas8182 thanks. Didn't know that
Same here my cervix tubes utreas got removed. It was pre cancer stage cervical. Hope I get better soon and wish luck to rest of the women. Keep hope be positive
Getting ready to have a total hysterectomy very nervous because they said the cervix too, how did this go for you?
I SECOND THIS - I am on week 2 post op from surgery, i did a load of laundry + made a delicious stew on day 5, and it realllllly set back my healing, I felt like the standing for that prolonged period of time really derailed a bit of progress.
I’m still paying for it a bit today, and like I said it’s day 14.
My doc told me I would know if I did too much because I'd end up tired and sore. That may be a sign you've overdone it. Get some rest and maybe do a little less next time you get up and test how you feel. xo
I'm only 2 weeks out from surgery and I went trick-or-treating with my kids for 2 hours after week one. Huge mistake! I spent the next two days on the couch with tons of pain.
Thank you! Because of your story, I am going to call my doctor to schedule one. He offered me one a few months back and I have been terrified of going forward, but I can't live like this anymore. I am also 49 years old. He would also do it laparoscopically. My symptoms are exactly like you! And I was told it's like I am four to 5 months pregnant. I thought I was getting fat on my lower belly, but it's literally just my uterus. It's pushing on all my organs and causing so much pain and so many different symptoms. I chronically have anemia, and sometimes that gets so bad it causes tachycardia and heart palpitations which last for days until I can get enough iron back into me. I can't keep a train of thought due to the anemia most of the time and other times I am too dizzy to drive, clean, work, or even go outside. I have always been very active, but this is turning into a ripple effect.
Wow! Sending you a very big hug. Thank you for sharing your story and I'm so honoured that my videos can help you. It's a personal decision that you have to weigh up. Like you I struggled for so long hoping that I could manage it. I can't believe how much better I feel now about 1.5 years later so I very much hope the same for you. xoxo
@@MelanieDurettehi me too fibroids need surgery. Did you ever get swallon lymph noid in private area? I have one now I think it's fibroid related.
@@annapaulineogrady9184 I didn't get any swelling. Hope you get it all figured out. xo
Thanks for telling your story. My surgery is in two weeks, so I'll be waiting for your nutrition tips! Glad you've done so well. You look amazing for 4 weeks out.
Hi Catherine. I hope your surgery goes really well! I had to refilm the nutrition video so I'm about a week away from it being ready. If you want my notes, you are welcome to private message me through my website or on Facebook or Instagram and I will send them to you. I am more than happy to help!
@@MelanieDurette That's so generous of you! I'll message you through your website a little later. Thanks a million.
Hi all, my hysterectomy is after 15 days, just wish everything goes well 🤞🤞
Thank you so much for this video. I am having the same operation in 2 days for cervical cancer. I've never had an op before so I am very nervous. Your video has helped me so much. You are very brave and I wish you all the best with your future recovery xxx
Sending you a big hug. I hope your surgery goes well and helps you feel better not just physically but mentally too. Worrying about cancer would take it toll for sure. xoxo
Thank you for sharing, I found my self somehow like you, I'm a group fitness instructor, in the San Antonio City, and I trutly believe it is a totally recovery, I had a hysterectomy surgery leaving my ovaries, and since the time I woke up from the surgery I started drinking a lot of water my mouth was very dry, but it helped tremendously, I never had a problem with going to the bathroom nor constipation, never had back pain or gas problems, started walking at the hospital, nurses were surprised, I really never felt any pain, just having on mind will have to take it easy, I just had a big surgery, today its my 6th day, and just taking it day by day, I really feel like doing exercise allready but will rather wait until I'm realese by my Doctor, I really recommend get some research but not negative stories, they really don't mean u will go thru them, I was surprised how I'm recuperating, do ur best, trust in God, everything will be good, its my best wishes, we are strong, u are stronger then what u think you are, and remember life its beautiful, we need to be healthy for the ones we 😍 love. Thank you.
Thanks so much for sharing your story Karla. I agree 100% about trying to focus on the positive. I hope you continue to feel much better. xo
Melanie, thank you so much for your very helpful informative video, it was so refreshing. You look fantastic 4 weeks post surgery. I'm going to have an abdominal hysterectomy in May for v big fibroids, am nervous about the surgery but will prepare will before hand. I refuse to look at negative videos, I know every woman is different but your video was very supportive.
Hi Leah. I think that's very wise. When I had my surgery I figured there was no point listening to the negative stories because I couldn't control the outcome but I could control my mindset - at least a bit! If you have big fibroids I can only imagine you'll be so pleased. I am three months out today and I can't believe how much more energy and life I have now! I really hope yours goes well. xo
I'm so happy for you. I hope you can finally get relief from chronic iron deficiency! ♥️
Thanks so much Jodi. I am only 7 weeks post surgery and I've already noticed a big difference in my stamina!
I am from India 🇮🇳 yesterday i had the same surgery. I am feeling better. I have no shoulder and back pain. I had also gone to a private hospital. My surgeon is a very good one. She made me feel so comfortable. In fact, all the OT staff was making me comfortable. All the care, food, medicines were done by the hospital. I had a bowel movement the next morning. I didn't bring any pillow etc to the hospital but slept very well.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Great to hear it went well and hopefully you start to feel much better soon!
Thank you for sharing your story. I jst had my surgery 8 days ago. It was nice to hear some positive story during recovery from surgery. Thanks again and May God watch over us 🙏!
Thank for your message and wishing you a fast recovery and more positive future once you feel better. xo
love positive stories !
I put my operation on hold ! Literally the day before ! My biggest advice would be for people needing only the uterus removed is to only have the uterus removed.
My dr said he only does total hysterectomies and said bonus you won’t ever have cervical cancer if I take both out.
However I only needed / wanted the uterus out for thick lining, fibroids. If you only get the uterus out you do not need a cervical cuff !
Now a cervical cuff although rare can open regardless of the type of surgery you have robotic or by hand however by hand has stronger knots. .
Please do not google pics of what it looks like when the intestines come through the vagina ! This can happen weeks month even 10 15 40 years after. It’s life threatening in many cases.
Keep in mind the robotic surgeries have a weaker hold because the robotic claw knots are NOT has strong as human hand knots.
So if you suffer with constipation for example you can’t ever bare down … not only weeks after but Indefinitely and even more so when elderly.
A woman’s opened 40 years after and she was 85
Also a strong cough can open it too.
If you have a cuff do not panic! Just be aware that if you have pain or anything odd when using the rest room or after a hard cough or anytime, go to ER asap don’t ignore it. In most cases you can’t ignore it depending on if it’s a partial tear or full. It’s rare but knowing is safer then not knowing. As the old saying goes truth is the safest place to be.
Again how my dr explained to me he said think LONG and HARD before having a hysterectomy and even harder before doing a total one Vs a partial … there are 50 or more risks and this is only one of them and again risks are rare but no one told me that if I suffer with constipation that this is a real concern to be taken seriously.
You will have to really watch what you eat, eat tons of fiber or take fiber pill, and never strain. If you want and can avoid this risk only do a partial and find the surgeon who does partials !!
Yes you can still get cervical cancer if you leave in the cervix but you don’t take out organs that might get cancer down the road. just always have regular Pap tests.
And if you must have a cuff don’t have sex or lift or push for 8 weeks and really really make it so that you avoid getting constipated or cough hard ever. Be aware of what you are doing.
The point is to Be well informed.
I canceled mine and am finding a board certified surgeon to just take the uterus so I can push as needed :) I hope this at least helps someone make an informed decision :)
Or to know to not only be careful and easy for months but forever !
Thanks for sharing your experience. xo
Thank you
I asked surgeon about the cuff the prolapse etc and i was told that can also happen to us women whether we remove cervix or not
Despite what the original poster says, while prolapse is a risk it is not as common as they are trying to make it seem. Also, removing the cervix is not only a cancer prevention--I have fibroids and the uterine lining that lives on the cervix can continue to react to hormonal cues. Meaning, if you keep your cervix there is a chance of continued cramping, bleeding, and further fibroids growing. Prolapse can happen with or without vaginal cuff use, and the risk is different for every person. A strong and healthy pelvic floor and balanced diet focused on exercise and flexibility can all decrease prolapse risk.
Aww you read my mind! Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m so happy you’ve been doing well.
You are so welcome. I would love to hear how you do with yours. Take care. xo
Anesthesia itself doesn't cause back pain but other videos have said that they had severe back/shoulder pain due to how they pump you full of gas when doing laproscopic style surgeries. They have advised taking anti-gas meds right after surgery. I appreciate your video. I actually started balling when you talked about crying on way to surgery. I have had 16 surgeries in my life, including pretty intense kidney surgery and c-section. But this surgery is different in that I am having my uterus removed which is emotional for me and I'm having a hard time with. I'm 45 and done having kids and bit sure why I'm crying so much. I'm having total hysterectomy done next Friday and they are going in through my c-section scar. I do not qualify for labroscopic or robotic surgery due to have several fibroids, with one the size of a cantaloupe. I too am measuring 5 months pregnant. I'm having severe pain from the fibroids and the largest is sitting on my bladder. Your video helped so much.
Hi Jill. Thanks for sharing your experience. Hope this surgery is your last! I was the equivalent of 4 months pregnant and I think I was lucky I didn't wait much longer otherwise I may not have had the minimally invasive surgery either. Take time to grieve. It's really important to feel everything but then focus on all the positives. If you have big fibroids I bet your quality of life is really impacted. Hopefully it all goes well and you feel so much better and able to do so many more things. xo
I pray you are better now 🙏
I hope you had a good outcome with your procedure. I have multiple fibroids and they have told me that one is bigger than a babies head. My procedure is in three weeks and I’m pretty nervous about it. I’m here gathering information into hear other people’s stories. I hope you’re doing well and fully recovered.
Mel you're a bloody legend! This is such a fantastic video, and so wish there was something like this when I had my hysterectomy. Thank you for sharing and it's awesome to see you doing so well. Can't wait to catch up in person ❤
Thanks Sarah! I just tried to share all the information I wanted before I had mine! Looking forward to seeing you soon. 💪🤗
This video is so reassuring! I have severe white coat syndrome and as excited as I am to have my quality of life back I am also TERRIFIED I won't wake up from surgery so I'm going through the rollercoaster of emotion.
Hi Mandy I was pretty scared too but after talking to my anesthesiologist about the safety of it I felt better. Maybe you can talk to your team first which could help you feel less anxious.
Those are my exact feelings🥺
I wish you all the best.
i have been under anesthesia for shunt surgery. lol when i finally came to, blood was gushing out my arm from the IV and the nurse was holding down so tight. i was 3 at the time. i am 38 now awaiting hys surgery. happy to have no more periods earlier than old age!
What an awesome video Mel, great tips I wish I had seen something like this before I had had my hysterectomy very helpful. It's great to see you looking so fabulous 💕
Thanks Robyn! I watched quite a few videos in prep for my surgery and these are some of the things I wish I had heard too. So hopefully it helps others!
I'm in my 5th week after surgery. Because of the presence of cancer, everything was removed including some lymph nodes. Because of uterus prolapsus, they also worked on my bladder. Abdominal surgery because my uterus was too big. One fibroid was the size of a lemon. Huge scar from my belly button to my pubic bone. Catheter, staples and 5 days in the hospital. Post-op is tough. I had 2 kids by natural childbirth with hospital discharge the day after delivery. For me, the hysterectomy is harder to handle.
Happy to hear about the bowel movement thing, I was concerned about this because I have IBS -C so I'm not sure if it's going to happen at hospital! Thank you so much for this positive video!
Hi Erika. You're welcome! Make sure you also watch my video on nutrition before and after surgery because that's key for keeping your bowels moving. Take care. xo
I am only using Tylenol and ibprofin never a pain med and because blood clots can happen up to 3 months after surgery keep moving … if you take a long ride get out and walk and move every hour or so ❤
Oh my goodness I am super thrilled to find your videos. With you being into fitness they have been such a relief to watch. I have been panicking so much about my surgery in 9 days and how I will recover and when I can start training again! So its been a good insight. All your tips and advice are greatly appreciated. I am off to watch your other videos! Thank you so much :) I hope you are very well and back to full strength and thriving :)
So glad I can help! I have been told my many ladies that there's no info about weight training post surgery so I have a video planned on the topic. I'm hoping to have that out by the end of the month. Hope your surgery goes well. xo
Thank you for this. I am having my hysterectomy next week along with bladder surgery. Every bit of information helps!
Hi. I really hope your surgery goes well. I have an update coming soon - hopefully later this week!
How are you feeling?
Great video! My surgery is tomorrow. ❤
Hope it goes really well. xo
Thank you, I really needed to hear this ! I am about to get a hysterectomy and have been very nervous!
You're so welcome. Being nervous, anxious and scared is all part of it. It's such a big thing but just know you got this and stay focused on what it means for your life going forward. I'm so happy I had mine. Thinking of you!
Your videos have been so informative and helpful. I haven’t seen anyone giving such clear helpful information about these topics (food, exercise). My surgery is Monday. I appreciate it!
Thanks for your message! I hope your surgery and recovery goes well. xo
I love your story. You definitely made me feel comfortable about my surgery. Thank you so much! Sending prayers to you all the way from DE.
Hi Tiffany. It sounds like you haven't had yours yet so I hope it goes really well. Look after yourself and be patient with your recovery. As my doctor told me - a few months after you won't believe how good you feel. It certainly has been so in my case and I hope the same for you. xo
@@MelanieDurette Thank you so much! You almost brought tears to my eyes. I love the positive thoughts and energy. God bless you!
Thank you for this video.. I am 36 years old getting a hysterectomy next month
I am terrified
I know how scary it is. Hope my video helped and sending you a very big hug. You got this! xo
Me too. Super scared. I hope you are doing well💕
@@suzannel4407 everything went well! It’s been almost a month and I feel amazing..
@@suzannel4407 I feel amazing! I feel 💯 better.. I get some bloating but that’s it! I wish I would of did this years ago
@@rosalia4770 Do you still have bloating? Have you experienced any body changes?
Thanks for sharing your experience loved 🥰 it.Mine is done nearly four weeks now and recovering really well.I did my walk inside and on the driveway doing about 2500 steps most of the days.It is helpful video for who are having same operation.
You are so welcome. Thanks for sharing your experience. You have much to look forward to now! Be patient and gentle with yourself. xo
I loved this video
Nero is a legend 🐱
I have 2 cats Sebastian and Jack
I am day 2 out of surgery and related to some of your points
The night in hospital awful
Bed awful
Minimal care from nurses and patients yelling out in distress
The anesthetic is my problem and yesterday on arrive home I was just not myself awful down disorientated
This is lessening a lot today
The pain of incisions is bareable so I’ve come off pain meds as they make me anxious and bound up
I am doing slow laps around the house only and bed rest
Eating easy to digest food
I just want to feel mentally myself again and I’m
Not there yet
I’m 54 so a little older than you but I related and enjoyed your video very much especially the mentions of Nero 😻
Thanks so much for your message and I'm glad Nero could provide some relief. Hope your cats give you lots of love too. Take care and I'm sure you will start feeling more like yourself soon but just be patient. xo
I'm amazed how I feel two days in now no pain I feel great expect uncomfortable swelling Ok I feel blessed all story's I heard of horrible experiences.
Glad you found a positive story here! Verouschka's interview on my channel is also very positive. Make sure you watch that too!
Awww Nero (hope I spelled his name right) looks like my grancat!!! I was so happy to find a positive hysterectomy experience. I just had mine yesterday and I was just wondering whats in store for me. The horror stories had me scared, but I wanted an end to all my pain and bleeding. I feel better, so I hope to stay on that track
I had mine 2 weeks ago and I’m still in pain hope you’re doing better than
I hope you feel much better soon! xo
I just had mine on 5/20, left the hospital shortly after surgery. Recovery has been pretty smooth but now I'm dealing with pain in my buttocks when I pass gas, have a bowel movement, sometimes sit, laugh and cough. Followup appointment next week
I had a lot of weird pain in my back muscles for a few days so hopefully it all settles for you and it's nothing serious. xo
I had my laparoskopic hysterectomy (19/9-22) almost two weeks ago now. They arranged for me to stay overnight but I was so stubbornly insistent in going home that very same night that they discharged me. But on our way home I got extremey nauseous that I vomited heavily in the car. That I guess caused the wound by my navel to open-up which gradually caused the bleeding. I had tried to use t bandage the wound to stop the bleeding but it didn't work. Palely embarrassed by my stupidity, I called the hospital and told them what had happened and they asked me to dropped in. The operating doctor sewed the wound deeper this time.
Didn't have much pain post op, however, I have this poking/tingling feeling in my private area esp when I pee. Been trying to find articles or a mention in videos whether it's normal but couldn't find any. Recovery is going smoothly well, thank good Lord for that aside of course from a minor bowel movement difficulty from time to time though I take Laximyl everyday! But all in all I am grateful to the Lord God everything seems to be fine. Thank you for the video. ❤️
You're welcome Cheryl. I am glad I stayed at least one night but after that I was definitely read to go home. Hopefully recovery goes smoothly from here for you. Take care and be patient with yourself!
How are you feeling now? I refused my docs advice and didn’t do a hysterectomy because of the problems associated with this. I read about your issue. Hope you’re feeling better.
Just had my surgery 4 days ago and your video helped a lot in regard to your recovery. Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome. I'm glad I can help. Hope you are recovering well. xo
Heating pad is my best friend
I'm scheduled for a complete and total hysterectomy in 5 weeks, and the closer it gets the more nervous I am getting. I have endometriosis, PCOS, incredibly painful cycles and found out I have multiple uterine fibroids, one being three times the size of my uterus. I know it must be done, and my best option... so I am trying to watch as many videos and learn as many tips and tricks before and after. Do you have a list of must haves or things you would recommend post op? I am trying to make a list of items from pregnancy pillows/supplements and binders and everything in between. My husband is 9 months out from his last cancer treatment, and I want to be as independent as I can, as to not exhaust him as well. Thank you SO much for this video, I am SO glad you are doing so well, and hopefully you are thriving!
How are you feeling?
@Love Love I'm actually feeling really great! The first two weeks were rough, but not nearly as bad as I had thought I could have been. I am so thankful I watched as many RUclips videos as I did to get myself prepared! Emotionally still an up and down struggle, but I will get there. Thank you so much for asking!
How are you doing? Have you experienced any body changes or weight gain since your hysterectomy?
@rachelcoleman4693 SO I am doing alright... I definitely put on weight, and am struggling with my hormones and finding the happy place I need to be in. Both gynecologists I have seen since my procedure have blown my concerns and pains off, and made me feel even more worthless. I took for granted having a uterus and feeling like a woman and that I am worthy of love... it's amazing how different it feels, and how you are treated after you can no longer have children. Heartbreaking...
Having a total hysterectomy due to granulosa cell tumors, uterus,cervix ,fallopian tubes,& both ovaries,honestly scared , praying no spread, thank you for video
You're welcome, and I really hope your surgery is a success. xo
Very helpful! Thanks for all the great info! I will be having a total hysterectory in a couple of months and this video was so encouraging and allows me to prepare!!!
You are welcome. I hope it goes well and that you feel much better soon. xo
Thank you for sharing your experience. I will be going through this in a couple of weeks. A little anxious but I look forward to it
You are welcome. Hope it goes well for you. I know it's so scary but stay focused on the positives and take care of yourself. xo
Had my hysterectomy in July .. only thing I would add is pay attention to your bowel movement after the amnesia! I ended up back in the ER a week after surgery for an impacted bowel. Absolutely the worst pain and experience I’ve been through.
Sorry to hear that Bella. Thanks for sharing your experience. xo
May I ask did they provide you advice to prevent it?
Does that mean you couldn't go? ugh
@@doumkatekz yeah it means she didn't go so long it got backed up/too hard to get out on your own. Surgery is pretty common to have trouble with bm, add to that the painkillers which make it worse and then having your stomach kind of torn apart in that area and weak and I think it's probably very common with hysterectomies. I'm going to my Dr next week and hopefully getting approved. It's definitely something I'll want to have laxative type stuff on hand to combat.
@@lisag6795 stool softeners in general are most common I think.
Thank you very much for posting this and sharing your experience. I have one upcoming for similar reasons to yours and your video was very reassuring with practical tips too. I hope your continued recovery is everything you want and more! Best wishes.
Hi Lenore. Thanks for your message. If you are doing it for similar reasons, you'll be so pleased with how you feel afterwards. I'm just over 3 months post-surgery and I can't believe how much better I feel. I hope yours goes really well too. xo
I'm having abdominal hysterectomy a little over a week. Not looking forward to it, but know that it's best for me. Thanks for this video.
You're welcome. I hope it goes well. xo
Hope you are doing well. Xx
@@Julie-netball You are sweet. Doing okay. Follow-up appt tomorrow.
@@JS-gp4tc hope your follow up is good. Do you feel relieved it's done now. Xxx
@@Julie-netball Appt went well. Yes, I'm very relieved. My fibroids were growing too big and my periods were out of control. I was trying to wait it out to menopause, but realized I couldn't do another 3-4 years of my period every month with the anemia and anxiety. And a 6-month pregnant looking stomach. My period arrived 2 days (early!!) before the surgery and came down FULL BLAST as I was changing into my surgical gown. Unbelievable!! This reinforced my decision: TAKE THIS THING OUT. I'm taking plenty of time off and taking it easy, and I am happy I did it.
Great video packed with a lot of good information. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much. I'm glad you found it helpful!
Thank you so much, am going next Tuesday and I’ve been looking for positive stories ❤
You're welcome. I hope it goes really well. xo
How did it go?
Thank you for sharing your recovery story! (especially the details about movement during the first 4 weeks!)
You're very welcome!
Thank you for this, I’m getting mine next year, I’m scared but I have to get this done, all my symptoms are like yours
Just thank you. God bless
@@riajones9813 You’re welcome. ❤️
Thank you - I'm at the 3 week total hysterectomy point and doing well. Your video tips and recap of your experience was very helpful; thank you.
Hi Kelly. Really great to hear you are doing well. Thanks for sharing. xo
Thank you for sharing your positive experience through your hysterectomy.
Today was my consultation about the whole thing and here I am releasing all the tears while embracing the process. Self-Compassion is a must. 😢
I’m waiting for my surgery schedule due in 6 months or less.
I’ve been through the heavy pain and suffering for a decade too.
So, I’m prepping my mindset, emotions, and body while waiting.
I can only look forward to feeling free from the discomfort, pain, bleeding and prevent other issues.
The good news is…
My OB is so empathetic, understanding, not dismissive when it comes to asking questions about the whole procedure.
I’m doing my best by taking it one day at a time.
Take care everyone. ❤
Thanks for being here and sharing your experience. It's great you have an emphathetic doctor. In my experience that makes all the difference. I hope it goes well and that life on the other side is so much better for you. xo ps. Be sure to check out my other hysterectomy videos because they will help with mindset.
Thanks for this video. My surgery is next month, and I’m getting nervous. This gave me some ideas about how to prepare.
I just had the same surgey. I am super bruised I look like I have been beaten.Its bad I don t know what happened I had to stay 2 days in the hospital. I did my research and thought I had the best doctor in the area. My fibroid was the size of a cantaloupe so 18 week pregnancy. . My gas us awful so bloated week out still in pain from gas. I also had a hard time going pee . Wow so glad you didnt suffer like I did. I also had to have a blood transfusions and my blood pressure dropped to 50/30. Im so disappointed!
Hi Donna. I'm so sorry to hear that. Sounds like you had a very rough time. I have heard some ladies got bloated from the gas and I wonder why some do and some don't. I was lucky as I had no negative effects from it. My recovery has gone fairly well but some setbacks so make sure you take it easy and listen to your body over the next 6 months. Hopefully things get better for you now. One thing I can say for sure is not having heavy bleeding from a big fibroid like yours will surely be a relief when it all settles. xo
@@MelanieDurette Thank you. I suef hope so. I just hope the doctor didnt damage my bowels . I'm worried about everything now. I didn't wanna have this surgey but I had no choice and it took a lot for me to give in and do it now I'm not so sure about this. 😥
@@donnayoung4289 If what you were dealing with was so bad that you had no choice then you have to trust you'll be better in the long run. I had no choice either and I completely understand how anxious you must feel. My doc said it was very rare that they would damage the bowels so hopefully you are ok. Take care of yourself. xo
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@@MelanieDurette Did you have brusing up your side and back and Abdomen? I mean like dark purple?
I was on a liquid diet almost 3 days and had a catheter for 3 wks. I'm 5 wks post op. I had my rgt kidney removed. I still have pain my incision is 5 inches . And 4 other small holes. Make sure you get regular CT scans of all yr organs. I still have problems with my vocal chords.
Thank you so much for sharing your info/story. Looking at your web page and feeling inspired and not alone and hopeless, at least in this moment.
You are so welcome. I'm glad I could offer some hope because in my experience there is so much to look forward to after your surgery. ❤
@@MelanieDurette 🧡💪 I have your page bookmarked for after surgery, to enroll and get the program. Out of all the ones I've seen over the years, this one feels right. Thank you for your response.
@@Caspak01 I will be happy to help get you back on your feet and feeling better than ever. Hopefully you've also watched my video about nutrition before and after surgery to help with your recovery. Take care and hopefully hear from you soon. I'll be here when you are ready. xo
@@MelanieDurette Thank you so much. Yes I have several of your videos and playlists saved. 🧡
This was really great to watch, thank you for sharing! I'm having an identical procedure in two weeks!!!
I hope it goes well. Take care of yourself before and after. xo
I can not thank you enough for making this video. I have been severely anemic for 4 years. I take iron pills and get iron infusions and I still suffer. I feel a partial hysterectomy is my next step. Did your hysterectomy fix your iron deficiency?
Hi Brooke. I haven't actually tested my iron but I know it's so much better because I don't have the low iron symptoms anymore. My doctor said it would take about 6 months for my levels to normalize. The reason my iron was so low was my heavy bleeding and I am so thankful for how much different I feel and not having to deal with that anymore! When you are bleeding heavy you are constantly trying to catch up your iron so I'm sure you'll feel better. xo
@@MelanieDurette Thank you for responding! Heavy periods are to blame for my low iron. It's scary to think about surgery, and like you said in the video the anxiety is real. Of course low iron makes that anxiety so much worse. It's nice to hear your positive story, it really does help with decision making. ❤️
I just had a hysterectomy last Wednesday!
Hope your recovery is going well!
@@MelanieDurette hope and god bless you with best recovery to live the best life ahead
@@poojadhanesha4892 Thank you so much for your kind words. Best wishes to you too. xo
3 weeks post op. Everything except ovaries. Feeling good besides the random gas pains! I was bleeding so heavily for months before, I was very anemic. Almost passed out many times at work, hair was shedding like crazy from low iron. Needed an iron injection after surgery. So my main issue after surgery is still being extremely tired from low red blood cells.
Thanks for Sharing..... I got lots of Motivation from ur video ❤
You're welcome!
Wow I can’t believe how similar we are! I am right where you were right before surgery! You are describing my life the last year when it got so much worse! My surgery is Tuesday! God bless you for posting this video! It was a year ago but right on time for me!
Hi Tara. I'm so sorry to hear you are going through it but hopefully, like me, it gets much better after! I'm not sure if you've seen this video but here's another good one to watch that will give you hope: ruclips.net/video/zJIFvjnIsJ0/видео.html Sending you a big hug and I hope it goes very well. xo
Good luck on ur surgery!
I’m having mine on July, I’m having so much anxiety and a lot of women speak of horror stories and even tho I KNOW it’s the right thing, I can’t help but feel so afraid and shamed.
I am going to be having one as well. I can’t take the abnormal bleeding anymore so I can’t wait. I pray that God brings both of us through just fine
Hi. I'm sorry to hear how you are feeling. Being afraid is so normal. I don't think anyone should ever feel shame about a hysterectomy. No one really understands what you are going through except other women who've been there and if it's bad enough to want a hysterectomy - then there's no shame in it. I had no choice so I decided not to listen to the horror stories and try to keep myself in a positive frame of mind. I hope your surgery goes well and you can start to feel better. xo
I have to get one on Tuesday. Any update of how your experience was and how you feel now 10 months later afterwards? Thanks in advance. I need some comfort.
@@shehasfallen132 10 Months post op hysterectomy leaving only my ovaries. I feel amazing, I'm thankful that I have not had any set backs. Intimacy feels amazing, I have SO much energy that I don't know what to do with it. I'm a bartender and student (at 29) so I'm always on the move and let me tell you that, even after a 12 hr shift I'm able to trot up and down stairs without feeling like I am dying. I was able to walk 60 miles on a vacation trip around the city of New York with ease. Not to mention...NO MORE PERIODS! It literally feels like I have a life. I only have positive things to say. The best advise I can give you is to GIVE YOUR SELF TIME! no matter how good you feel, your body is healing and its a lengthy recovery process. So please be kind to yourself. The post op wait is SO WORTH IT!
Doctors always go for the less invasive procedure and this has been a huge mistake for me. It’s been almost 15 years suffering from fibroids, I had the embolizacion which help relief but it came back. Not I’m entering to menopause and had to take HRT and it is making those fibroid go back to life, I gained weight and look pregnant. Feeling bloated, swollen all over my body and incredibly anxious for food specially sweets. I would had save my best years left in good health if I would had had a good advice and get the hysterectomy done since the beginning
I had mine a week ago, the only problem was my blood pressure it was too low after the surgery for 4 hours, the nurse was scared for me, she was keep telling me when I ask for pain medicine, oh my God your blood pressure is so low that if I give you pain medicine I can kill you so I can't, so I stayed 4 hours with a really ugly pain until my blood pressure went up to 101 and the nurse was so happy, she said now I can give you some medicine, and until then they call my husband to come and see me to the recovery room, he was asking the nurses, whats going on with my wife, and they didn't told him anything about my blood pressure, wich I think was a mean thing to keep from him, but that was the only bad thing about my surgery, now I'm so happy and still recovering!!!
That sounds scary! I'm glad it all worked out and hopefully you can start recovering now and feel better. xo
Thank u this was very positive and informative 🙏🏽❤️
You're welcome. xo
Thanks for this, it's really reassuring
Thank you! I get a partial hysterectomy in a month.
Thank you so much for the video! I am getting mine in June next year! I am excited about it cause I have a lot of issues with mine. I am also eventually have gastric bypass as well so that will be good.
Thanks for your message. I hope you feel much better when you get everything done. xo
@@MelanieDurette thank you!
I’m getting one in June (was supposed to get it last year but waited til this year) thanks for the video. Recovery scares me a bit
Hi Alison. It scared me too but I have some other videos you can watch talking about life after the hysterectomy and recovery wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. Take care. xo
Thank you for this video my surgery is successful also im 1 month now.
You're welcome. Hope your recovery goes well!
I had my Total Hysterectomy last 2.10.23..well I can say I did pretty great but compared to yours.. your procedure and experience is way way better.
Hi Jean. I was very lucky! I'm glad yours went well though and hopefully you can start feel better soon.
@@MelanieDurette thanks and take care!
Did they remove everything including tubes, cervix and ovaries? And did you have laparoscopic robotic?
@@LoveLove-fx9hf hi.. initially laparoscopic but as per my Drs (2 OB Surgeons), they had to cut me open because my ovaries are way bigger and I have endometriosis (but I want to keep my ovaries) so they wanted to make sure it was okay to keep it (I also said if I couldn’t, then I would let it go)…. So I was able to keep it, that’s the good thing.
I am on my 2nd month now, no more menstruations but I have been ovulating i guess excluding the blood part - my Dr asked me to just observe for now but on my next visit I guess he will start giving me pills.
@@jeandadiz419 Thank you for sharing. ❤️ I just saw this. Did they remove cervix? How are you feeling now? Any bladder or relations issues?
thank you for this video.
You're welcome. ❤
Myomectomy is another option depends in each individual case. They dont take out your uterus. Im in schedule with the doctor whos going to do my surgery and will ask him if I can go for Myomectomy, because I dont want my uterus remove.
Thank you
You're welcome. xo
I’m so glad to view your vids on hysterectomy over and over to get ready for next month surgery, it can be very terrifying. I hope to have your comment on this concern, if it’s possible to have recovery in my home by myself? I’ll be resting in the hospital for 2 nights after the surgery… Doctor suggests me to have someone taking care of me at my home, unfortunately I live by myself. A friend who had hysterectomy recently commented that I can live by myself, I have to prepare things close to my bed and bathroom/toilet. Hope to also hear your comments, thank you! 🙏🏼❤️
Hi. Everyone is going to be different. I would have been ok by myself. Do lots of preparation so you don't have to move if you don't feel great. Hope it goes well. xo
Hi,I have my total hysterectomy last week.no pain ,but everyone is different. Next day after surgery am star walking little by little that help for pass gas,that is very important, you need to have everything on hand nothing on the floor you not going to be able to pick-up, next day in my house I made myself chicken soup, then rest.rest.rest. that help a lot .I cook for my even I have my husband and 2 teenager, but that help you to move you have to walk for circulation. Just full you refrigerator, Don't take anything heavy!!.underwear 2 more size over your belly. Leave staffs on the table if is necessary make yourself comfortable don't worry we are warriors, is 4 am and I can't sleep,so am reading all different experiences in this journey which is long and slow process to recovery, but we can do it. Very important water or hydration juice all over your house very important for avoid constipation. Good look. I hope everything go well.
@@ochun2005 Hi Maria, thank you so much for sharing your experience! I hope you’re feeling better everyday! 🙏🏼 Really appreciate your advice, I’m listing down what to prepare in my house and will rearrange all my stuffs at table level. Stocking up some foods for the first week. The underwear size is noted, thank you so much. 🙏🏼💙
I had lap robotic 6 days ago. I had a very positive time so far. Having to wear sweats now as it is freezing cold 🥶 where I live now. Thank you for videos.❤
You're welcome and I hope your recover goes very well. xo
Thank you for sharing
Melanie, thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m 3 weeks away from a hysterectomy surgery and love all you insights. I would to sign up for you recovery program, as well as any other pre-surgery support/suggestions you may have. I check your website and saw you have a few programs to choose from. Which would you recommend I sign up for? Thanks again for your amazing guidance!
Hi. If you'd like a program post-surgery you can sign up for my Online Training - Essentials program and I will give you my Comeback workout program which is the "recovery" program that has been done by myself and others like you. I don't have a nutrition program for before surgery but you can watch my other video on eating for surgery. It covers everything I did and should be helpful. I hope your surgery goes well. I know it's scary but hopefully you feel much better once you start recovering. xo p.s. This is the surgery nutrition video: ruclips.net/video/Ub2SieG5hgo/видео.html
Thanks for the video! I’m getting mine may 7th. But I wanted to let you know you actually do have a catheter whenever you go under general anesthesia. They probably removed it before you were “with it”
I had wondered about that. Thanks for your insight.
Hope your surgery goes well. 💕
That’s the first thing I felt when I woke up. It was PAINFUL! They asked if wanted it out, because I would have to get up and go to the bathroom myself.
I said … yes, get this thing out of me! 😂
Thank you so much
You're welcome!
Thank YOU 💕
Lot of fibs in my experience had worst time ever...catheter 3 days bleeding 3 months.and severe pain....a nurse sat with me 2 nights and on morphine for psin worse than childbirth... so that's my crap time .goid luck
Thanks for the video. I am also getting the same procedure done next month. A laparoscopic total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy and cystoscopy. So uterus, cervix and both tubes and something else. It's for years worth of high grade cervical dysplasia. Pre cancer. 3rd surgery. Already postmenopausal for yrs so I dont have that problem . Just starting to freak out is all.
Hi Tammy. It's hard not to freak out! Just imagine a life without all that worry about dysplasia and cancer. Hopefully this is a fresh start for you so you can put your precious energy onto other things. Take care. xo
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I'm trying to prepare for it and what all to take to the hospital for the overnight stay,and what I'll need at my side at home; and will I need gas ex and or something to make me have a bowel movement once I'm home. And clothes wise; do I need to wear clothes a size up for pants. My surgery is on the 19th of this month.
@@tammyfaloon9334 I probably overpacked. It's nice to know you are prepared - you'll feel better so just take everything! I didn't need anything to help with bowels, mine were fine (but make sure you watch my video on nutrition before and after surgery). I also didn't have to size up pants but I didn't have swelling. Maybe just very loose, soft pants is a good idea. You'll be ok. Big hugs! xo
@tammyfaloon9334 How did it go?
Hi Melanie, thank you so much for your video, I was suprised that your surgery didn't require a catheter. Would you be willing to share your surgeon and hospital as am going private as well but its hard to find a gynae, am going for a 2nd opinion as I wasn't happy for the first treatment plan being told a catheter is a must 😢. I'd really apprecaite it if you could help me seek help from the team that treated you.
Hey. Sorry for the delay responding. Can you private message me either through my website or Instagram? I will send it there. instagram.com/melaniedurette/
Thank you for making this! So many horror stories!
You're welcome. ❤
For me so far it honestly hasn't been that bad. Exhausting. Yes, ,but each day has gotten better. Had mine Friday, post op tomorrow.
@@chantalmurphy8882 Thanks for sharing! Hope your recovery goes well.
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your positive hysterectomy experience. Did you feel nauseous from the anesthesia?
You're welcome! I didn't feel nauseous but I think that's pretty common. I've heard it happen to others.
Thank you sharing! My partial hysterectomy is scheduled for Aug as outpatient. I have a 17 cm fibroid in my uterus. Would it be better to have as inpatient?
Hi. It's really up to you. I don't like staying in the hospital even for one night (and it was a private hospital!). However, it is really hard to get up and do too much so it is nice to stay in the hospital if you have responsibilities at home - like kids or pets.
The back- and shoulderpain are NOT caused by the anesthetic. During laparoscopic surgery they blow the abdomen with gas (carbon dioxide) to have a good view of all the organs. After surgery they release the gas via the portholes, however, there is always some gas that stays behind and will be absorbed by the body in the upcoming weeks. This gas travels up the abdomen and kind of irritates the diaphragm. This causes shoulderpain, backpain and sometimes even hiccups. You mentioned more than twice that your backaches were caused by the anesthetics, that’s why i feel the need to respond.
Hi. I don't think my tight back was caused by anaesthetic. I am prone to having tight back muscles and that is likely the reason it was so bad.
I regret my surgery. Had a vagina cuff also recently. . All these stories online hv made me so scared for my future life. Neva knew about shortening of vagina, scared about sex, prolapse, bowl movements. I regret it all. Can u pls gv updates on hw u are recovering. Thankyoux
Hi Deidre. I'm so sorry to hear you've had a bad experience. Everyone is different. I'm very pleased with how I feel and I don't have any side effects so far. I will film an update mid-June which will be my 6 month mark. Take care. xo
Hi, was just wondering how you’re doing now?
I currently have Adenomyosis, commonly mistaken for endometriosis. It is excruciating. The only cure for this is hysterectomy, so I’m now waiting for my hysterectomy, should be before the end of this year
How many days off needed for open myomectomy? How many day to heal etc to go back to work?
I’m happy for you
Hey Melanie, how long did it take for you before you could work on your core, like doing planks and sit-ups? You look great!
Hey. I never do sit ups anyway but my doc pretty much said not to do them (I think he meant for good...which is not a problem for me). Honestly I think I could have done planks safely within a few months but I don't train my core directly so I'm not sure when I would have felt comfortable doing them. Sorry if that's not more helpful! It's probably best to ask your doctor.
@@MelanieDurette aw thank you for getting back to me so soon! My surgery is on Wednesday and my situation sounds a lot like yours with the periods. We both are active and have healthy lifestyles so I really appreciated your RUclips series. I felt I identified with you a lot on my different levels too. I will ask my doctor for sure. Did your doctor happen to tell you why?
Thanks for sharing this great video! You look amazing! I’m one week post surgery. Due to a large fibroids, painful and heavy periods. Any tips on a good night sleep? I struggle at night to sleep. Everything hurts!😔😴
Hi. I didn't have too much trouble sleeping. I think I was so exhausted I slept hard! I used a hot water bottle though, it was nice to be able to snuggle up with it against my stomach during the night. Hope you start feeling better soon. xo
Your very lucky you had help I only have my mom but she doesn’t live with me
Isn't it unbelievable that they managed to take all of that out through something as tiny as a tummy button? What were your haemoglobin levels before the op?
I was just telling someone that exact thing the other day! You would barely be able to notice that I had a surgery unless you looked closely at my belly button. I'm not sure what my haemoglobin levels were. Ferritin was very, very low - usually around 6-9.
My uterus is 21 weeks. My hysterectomy is in 2 weeks
Sorry to hear that. I hope you feel so much better after your surgery. Take care of yourself. xo
Love your cat!!!❤
Thanks! He's my little sidekick so he makes an appearance in all my videos. 🥰
I’m 10 days post op and I’m coming along I’m taking 3 325 Tylenol I started on with the Motrin but it was upsetting my stomach