So wonderful to hear! I'm almost 3 months later myself so far healing very well thankfully and I also work a physical job so I get it!! Thank you for sharing very appreciated!!!
Thank you very much for sharing. I’ve watched all of your videos in preparation for my abdominal hysterectomy in 7 weeks. I’m 47 and have large fibroids as well. Everyone tells me not to watch RUclips videos but they calm me down especially when I find one that’s just like the surgery I will have. You look great and I hope to be hiking at 4 mths which would be April 2023!
Thanks for the positivity. I'm on a waiting list for hysterectomy and do find it a bit daunting. I don't have fibroids, just continual bleeding. I certainly look forward to being the other side of it and being able to regain my health. I take iron tablets daily. I could do with ramping up my activity and fitness level to help with healing when the time comes.
Thank you so much for your videos!! I am having a complete abdominal hysterectomy in 48 hours and this is what I have been searching for since I learned I needed the surgery. I am very fit and active and it's been discouraging how little information there is on recovery for women with high fitness levels going into surgery. I've watched so many recovery videos but many of those women have certain lifestyle variables that don't apply to me. While my surgeon has told me that he'd cancel my gym membership if I set foot in it before 8 weeks post op (he's on to me!!), it's very encouraging to see that it's possible to feel so well, less than 3 weeks post op. My main concern, other than complications of course, is significant amount of downtime, the unknown of how my body will bounce back, and the huge hit to my overall fitness level. Thank you for addressing all of these! I realize, as I say these things, that it may sound superficial to some, but fitness is a huge part of my life and overall wellbeing and I'm really worried that I won't be able to maintain that after surgery or that my capabilities will change somehow... just the unknown, I guess Thank you again!!
Barring any complications, your prior fitness will probably be a big advantage for you. My advice to you is listen to your body. It has a great deal of wisdom. Always take into consideration the advice from your surgeon as they know what they found on the inside of your body. Be kind and forgiving but know that you can return to all your activities with time and work. Good luck.
My daughter is having a hysterectomy soon and I have been worried sick over it . Your videos have given me a great piece of mind. Thank you for all that you did sharing your experience. Kurt
I just want to ask about HRT after hysterectomy, is it very important. My daughter will have a hysterectomy in 2 months maybe and she is only 46. Does she really need it
This is one of those things that you should 100% discuss with your doctor. Or your daughter should do that in this case. There is a lot of variables that go into making that decision. Whether or not the ovaries were maintain from the surgery or if they had to be removed. Whether one or both ovaries needed to be removed. The age of the patient. The symptoms that present after the removal of the ovaries. Certainly, this isn’t the appropriate environment to answer any sort of medical questions but hopefully that gives you a little bit of insight and you can get good advice from your/ her providers.
Thank you for this - i needed to hear it all! Im booked in for Dec for a hysterectomy at 34. My only worry is adhesions internally from healing - I have had huge issues with these in the past from a laparoscopy ( bowel obstruction occured and now my ovary is stuck to my bowel - so i get pulling pain and pain with BM). Any ideas on how to help internal adhesions post op ?
When you have been cleared by your surgeon to do so you could looking into a physical therapist that specializes in fascia work and pelvic health. They may be wonderful for you. Good luck.
It is a pretty long answer to give specifics on that. In short, it is a treatment for the connective tissue to help prevent scarring and adhesions. There’s many different ways that can be done with the hands and/or tools. I but should be done under care of a skilled provider.
So wonderful to hear! I'm almost 3 months later myself so far healing very well thankfully and I also work a physical job so I get it!! Thank you for sharing very appreciated!!!
So glad you are doing well. I wish you a full recovery
Thank you very much for sharing. I’ve watched all of your videos in preparation for my abdominal hysterectomy in 7 weeks. I’m 47 and have large fibroids as well. Everyone tells me not to watch RUclips videos but they calm me down especially when I find one that’s just like the surgery I will have. You look great and I hope to be hiking at 4 mths which would be April 2023!
I’m so glad that you found it helpful and that it helps you feel calm. Good luck with your surgery and I hope you have a speedy recovery
I watched all your videos, thank for sharing your journey. I will be waiting for the next video. I’m hoping to have done before the end of this year.
Good luck. I am so glad I did it. Honestly, I whisk I had done it sooner.
Thank you nice here what you say it will help me
Thanks for the positivity. I'm on a waiting list for hysterectomy and do find it a bit daunting. I don't have fibroids, just continual bleeding. I certainly look forward to being the other side of it and being able to regain my health. I take iron tablets daily. I could do with ramping up my activity and fitness level to help with healing when the time comes.
Good luck. I hope you have a speedy and low pain recovery
Thank you so much for your videos!! I am having a complete abdominal hysterectomy in 48 hours and this is what I have been searching for since I learned I needed the surgery. I am very fit and active and it's been discouraging how little information there is on recovery for women with high fitness levels going into surgery. I've watched so many recovery videos but many of those women have certain lifestyle variables that don't apply to me. While my surgeon has told me that he'd cancel my gym membership if I set foot in it before 8 weeks post op (he's on to me!!), it's very encouraging to see that it's possible to feel so well, less than 3 weeks post op. My main concern, other than complications of course, is significant amount of downtime, the unknown of how my body will bounce back, and the huge hit to my overall fitness level. Thank you for addressing all of these! I realize, as I say these things, that it may sound superficial to some, but fitness is a huge part of my life and overall wellbeing and I'm really worried that I won't be able to maintain that after surgery or that my capabilities will change somehow... just the unknown, I guess
Thank you again!!
Barring any complications, your prior fitness will probably be a big advantage for you. My advice to you is listen to your body. It has a great deal of wisdom. Always take into consideration the advice from your surgeon as they know what they found on the inside of your body. Be kind and forgiving but know that you can return to all your activities with time and work. Good luck.
My daughter is having a hysterectomy soon and I have been worried sick over it . Your videos have given me a great piece of mind. Thank you for all that you did sharing your experience. Kurt
I am so glad it has been helpful!
Thank you so much for these videos. It helped me prepare for the hysterectomy I had two days ago. I feel great and can't wait to be fully healed.
That is fantastic! You are so welcome.
Thank you for the information I will be getting my hysterectomy this coming Wednesday and was having anxiety!! Thanks ❤
Good luck!
This was super helpful, so good to see such a positive recovery. Xxx
I’m so pleased you found it helpful!
Thank you for posting! Due for my hysterectomy in 4 weeks and have been searching for person experiences! Very helpful.
I am so glad it was helpful. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Please tell me did you had your cervix out. I am doing hysterectomy in 3 weeks everything out.
Yes I did. The cervix is part of the uterus so is removed. My ovaries were retained.
I just want to ask about HRT after hysterectomy, is it very important. My daughter will have a hysterectomy in 2 months maybe and she is only 46. Does she really need it
This is one of those things that you should 100% discuss with your doctor. Or your daughter should do that in this case. There is a lot of variables that go into making that decision. Whether or not the ovaries were maintain from the surgery or if they had to be removed. Whether one or both ovaries needed to be removed. The age of the patient. The symptoms that present after the removal of the ovaries. Certainly, this isn’t the appropriate environment to answer any sort of medical questions but hopefully that gives you a little bit of insight and you can get good advice from your/ her providers.
Glad you are well! Thanks for the update!!
Thank you for this - i needed to hear it all! Im booked in for Dec for a hysterectomy at 34. My only worry is adhesions internally from healing - I have had huge issues with these in the past from a laparoscopy ( bowel obstruction occured and now my ovary is stuck to my bowel - so i get pulling pain and pain with BM). Any ideas on how to help internal adhesions post op ?
When you have been cleared by your surgeon to do so you could looking into a physical therapist that specializes in fascia work and pelvic health. They may be wonderful for you. Good luck.
@@nathanandtiffany thanks for this inf; I will have my hysterectomy next week; i have 2 fibroids, 18x16x10 cm & 10x7x9 cm
Castor oil packs can be useful!
Im having a hysterectomy in less than a month! Thank you sooo much for the info
You are so welcome!
Just curious - are you a runner? And if so, when did you start running again?
I would not say I’m a runner. I do some running. When I do it mostly on trails. About 3 months I could do everything.
Thank you 🙂@@nathanandtiffany
What kind of fascia treatments? This is my first time hearing of this. Thanks.
It is a pretty long answer to give specifics on that. In short, it is a treatment for the connective tissue to help prevent scarring and adhesions. There’s many different ways that can be done with the hands and/or tools. I but should be done under care of a skilled provider.
Thanks for sharing 💜👍🏾this was helpful!
I am so glad you found it helpful!
Thank you for sharing your experience!
You are so welcome. I hope it was helpful.