From the article: What You Should Know About Hysterectomy
If you've had a hysterectomy, how has your life changed since the procedure? Have you gained weight? Do you now experience mood swings? Do you have hot flashes or night sweats you never had before? Share the good and the bad about life after hysterectomy. Share Your Story
Hysterectomy in 79- now 56
- I've been going thru what they call surgical menopause for 14yrs. My doc had me on pharma HRG's for over 20 yrs w/ little to no side effects except when I tried to take myself off them. Now taking a natural form of Hormone that is pretty much doing nothing for me because the flashes are horrible. I currently flash about every 40 minutes & it's embarrassing as I am in customer service at a lg company. My mood swings are minimal, but I have no sex drive. It is not enjoyable at all. My husband of over 20 yrs is understanding & supportive, but I feel like I'm not keeping him happy & certainly not keeping myself happy. I am not attacted to anyone sexually. I'd love to know just how much longer I will have to endure the flashes? Oh...btw....I saw someone mention thinning hair...OMG...I have to be a magician with my hair every morning to hide the thinning in the back. All this aside...I am basically a happy, independent woman that has a wonderful family and great friends.
- —Guest Katherine
Hysterectomy, 3 years ago
- I had a wonderful NY Doctor,my recovery was quick,I only had one bad 5 minute hot flash, thats it Girls! one flash. however, I gain a quick 26 lbs. Help! some one told me to do a 5 day body cleansing.is that true...
- —Guest Ronnie
Hysterectomy 10/9/09
- I am almost 6 weeks post-op. I had the worst constipation you could ever imagine, I thought I was going to die. The first 4 weeks were the worst. I have been having wet dreams (wake up in the middle of orgasm) several times as I have not had sex in about 2 months. I am scared to have sex, I am a lesbian though, but still scared to approach it again. I am extremely depressed lately, mostly b/c of being out of work and losing my paycheck. This was the worst pain, hardest thing I have ever been through and I have given birth 4 times, had my gallbladder out in 1992. It hasn't been easy. I go for my 6 week check up in 2 days. I assume I will go on ERT soon. I am tired all of the time, have no desire to do anything or go anywhere. I feel like I am worthless most days. I had to have the surgery or I would have died so I had no choice. I can only hope things will improve and I will feel better like everyone keeps telling me will happen. *sigh*
- —Guest Julier0cks
Hysterectomy
- I am getting ready to have a hysterectomy and you all are scaring the CRAP out of me!!!!
- —Guest Amy
Name withheld
- My doctor did not share the correct information with me prior to my hysterectomy. I specifically asked her about sex and she said it would be normal. It IS NOT normal. I have no libido. I have hot sweats that increase horribly without high doses of hormones which makes me decline to stop taking them. I am hot pretty much all the time. I cannot lay close to my husband because I feel like I am radiating heat. These are not hot flashes. This is just body heat. I can become very upset very quickly. I have insomnia without taking Lexapro. I have gained a lot of weight. I have developed eczema on my arms and legs. Not sure this has to do with the surgery, but got it shortly after surgery and had never had anything similar before. My suggestion, if you can make it without a hysterectomy, my suggestion is to do so. Become as informed as possible.
- —dcanvil
Matela
- I had a hysterectomy,cervix removed but ovaries left, and bladder repair 41/2 mths. ago, at the time of a c section for my 3rd. baby, due to a very agressive type of placenta previa. It was very depressing at first to know I had no choice and my life was in danger. I feel fine now, although fighting very hard to not get "angry' or 'sad' since I feel as if my body is now broken somehow. I am very sad that I do not and will not have any type of discharge anymore= therefore no more lubrication=so even when using KY gel, it is still very painful .My vagina feels completely disconnected from the rest of my body, I am seriously wondering if I will ever enjoy sex again...
- —Guest Matela
Hysterectomy 3 Weeks Ago
- your story sounds abit like mine. I had my op last week and other than getting bad constipation and soreness from the TVT to hold up my bladder I feel ok. When did you start driving and swimming again after your op?
- —Guest Lisa
recovery after full hyst
- My op was one week ago. The ebook happy hyst preared me for the operation. the post period is more confusing. Lots of pain. Got off the heavy duty meds quickly. Extra Strenght Tylenol helps alot. Not really sure what I am suppose to be doing. I think my interest in sex is higher, my sadness is more, my good moments are treasured. This takes a toughness that I was not ready to muster. I do think it is not what happens to us but how we respond to it that matters. I look for ways to deepen my spiritual life. I want to improve my primary relationships. I sensitive to other feelings of loss from the past and seem to be trying to reintergrate those experiences. The role of my partner is huge in my recovery, his attitude supportive, urging, demanding, serving, loving , helps me keep going. the pace of recovery seems sloooooooooooow. I am most woried about regaining my capacity to lift, etc.
- —Jindex
3 days post abdominal hysterectomy
- Had to have abdominal due to large fibroid. I looked 6 months pregnant. Was TERRIFIED of surgery in general, read all the sites, and did it. Day after was great pain, but what a difference a day made. Feel GREAT now! Only soreness no pain!!! Had uterus and cervix out and only on 800 mg of ibuprofren. Healing very well. Praise God! Best to all of you!
- —sunisle
i cant gain no more weight !!!!!!!!!
- iam a36 year old single mom of 5 3 with adhd and myself deals with depresstion i had afull hysterectomy done i have hot flashes i was also given estrgen i took it for about 2 months and thought i can deal without but as of today i just took it i have gained over20 pounds in 4 months and still gaining and its all around the middle area and hips i crave for sweats bad ieat in my sleep i cant live like this i was reading a sight tht says the reason why weight is gained is because theres no overies and hormones to fight off the fat glain anymore so now i tak my estrogen which i hope will give me hormones i need to sloww down the fat cells thats taking over my body! and sex it it whatever i youst to have a high sex drive but now i dont but i no my fiance needs it so once we have for play i get in the mood.
- —srong
Hysterectomy 2 weeks Ago & Hating Life
- I had a complete Hysterectomy 2 weeks ago including ovaries and my life has been miserable. I'd had 3 c-sections before so just considered it would be similar to them...WRONG!!! I am not the same person, the endometriosis and horrific migranes were more able to be dealt with than these effects....night sweats, hot flashes, freezing but sweating? feeling like you have the flu but you don't? I always fix myself up and put my make up on. I haven't done that for weeks! I went home the day after surgery to my 5 kids! something I would normally do...big mistake!!! I am mess, I hate my husband and my kids and me for that matter!!! I'm scared and I have no idea what my future holds and I'm only 37 with lots of responsibilities ahead of me...all i know is if one more person says it will be better tomorrow I'm gonna SCREAM!!!!! HRT versus Bioidenticals???? It's all so confusing.
- —Guest Amy
Hysterectomy 4 weeks
- I had a hysterectomy 4 weeks ago (everything removed). I am recovery fine, before the orperation i was already in premenopause so now it is nothing new. I have gain weight but I wiil soon start my walk in wish I hope to loss the weight and go back to my normal life. I am trusting God with my life and all the other symtoms if they ocurr. And I pray that God will give all of us the strength for he made the boby.
- —Guest Guest Agnes
4 week recovery
- Im not in my 4th week of recovery this has been the best thing I could have done for myself and husband. No more blood thank goodness for that I have been fortunate I have not had any trouble. I have been wanting to have sex since the day I got out of the hospital my sex drive is alot higher than before I can not wait. Friends who have had this surgery have said it has been the best thing they have done and one of my friends had her's 15 years ago and she is enjoying sex alot more than before, so ladies its not as bad as some of these people say they may have other problems but, if you need a hysterectomy go get you one best thing I could have every done too bad I didnt get it sooner.
- —Guest Chell889
Hysterectomy 10/07
- I had a total hysterectomy for fibroid tumors and my dr. thought some of my symptoms may be possible link to ovarian cancer. I went on HRT 6 weeks after sugery and just got off recently, thought leg pain might have been associated w/ side effects of HRT, which it was not. Still use vaginal cream. But have very little if any sex drive. I also like many others have a very good husband, who does his best to support me. But I really miss the feeling of desire and often times question my decision. I have lost 15 pds. since surgery. I exercise, diet, do yoga and try to keep a positive attitude. But I do miss my sexual desire and would like to know what I can do to get it back!
- —Guest Mary
a year after
- i had my total hysterectomy in october,2008. just 42 years old and mother of 3. I delayed the procedure for a year,but had no choice.painful sex, too much bleeding. the operation tho was very fine,minimal pain for 3 days. My doc put me on HRT, but after 3 months,got allergic reactions to it.My friends encourage me to eat fruits,veges,milk.and I am growing bigger,tho the sex part was great!No more pain like before. They say it would be dry, but I am definitely WET!amazing to my doc too! just take vit e and primrose oil. No mood swings,memory gap.Hot flushes can be easily solve with airconditioning.My goal now is to reduce my hi carb diet and exercise. Life is great after my hysterectomy!
- —Guest alma l. abrasaldo
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