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08/20/2018 By Donna 11 Comments

3 Months after my Hysterectomy

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3 Months after my Hysterectomy

3 Months after my Hysterectomy

It’s hard to believe it’s been just over 3 months since I had my surgery.  I honestly feel so good. I didn’t even realize how much pain I was putting up with. It is so nice to feel normal again.

Recovery has gone very smoothly and I think a lot of it had to do with the team at my surgeon’s office, Oakdale Obgyn.  They have a physical therapist and a nutritionist on staff and I met with both.  I have learned to not only eat better to feel better overall, but also how to eat to balance my hormones. I know that has a lot to do with how I feel.

I am fully off restrictions and the main thing that I notice is the exhaustion. After working all day I’m pretty exhausted. I can lay down for a nap on Sunday afternoons for about an hour or two and still need to go to bed early. From talking to the doctor and others who have had a hysterectomy this seems pretty normal.

3 Months after my Hysterectomy

At the State Fair with my husband. It was a super hot day.

I’ve also seen their physical therapist. We worked on breathing first which sounds silly, but it made a big deal. It helped strengthen my belly as it healed. We also did pelvic floor therapy which I believe made a huge difference. I will say that it was awkward.  You’re working on your pelvic floor. I am not sure what I was thinking we’d do and I got weird.  Like uncomfortable and weird. I am so thankful that my therapist is kind and patient. She worked with me and once I got over it I was fine and it really helped.

3 Months after my Hysterectomy

One thing I was worried about was intimacy.  Plain and simple I was scared. I knew it was all psychological, but it didn’t change the fact that the fear was there.  I was terrified everything would fall out of me. I know it sounds silly, but it was a real fear. The therapy really helped with everything and I’m happy to tell you I got over the fear and my insides did not fall out.

And there’s some bonuses to the process. The biggest is that I don’t have that time of the month anymore and it’s pretty fantastic.  Another bonus is that my skin is more clear and my headaches have lessened. I think those two are a combination of the surgery and diet change, but I’ll take it!

After all is said and done I’m really thankful I had the surgery. Life is good and I love not living in pain.

 

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  1. Beverly Pierce says

    06/14/2022 at 9:42 pm

    I am just now at 3 month post surgery. The swelly belly is still so there and the lack of energy and lack of breathing are as well. I am actually relieved to know it’s normal. It stinks but hey I’m not crazy. Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m sure there will be lots of women helped by your story.

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  2. Christine Hofilena says

    08/08/2021 at 5:54 am

    Thank you for sharing your story. I am going into 3 months post surgery myself and blessed to say that it was a good overall recovery. I agree with you 100% on not having monthly period and other positive things that comes with it… God Bless!!
    Christine

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  3. [email protected] says

    03/19/2019 at 12:20 pm

    Love your positive attitude throughout, and especially the smiles in the pictures!

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    • Donna says

      03/19/2019 at 6:31 pm

      Thank you!

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  4. Dana Rodriguez says

    03/19/2019 at 12:13 pm

    I am so glad you feel better and not in pain anymore! That is fantastic!

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    • Donna says

      03/19/2019 at 6:31 pm

      Thank you, me too! I didn’t even realize how much pain I was putting up with. Very thankful for feeling better 🙂

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  5. James Robert says

    02/19/2019 at 12:38 pm

    I have heard from others who have had a hysterectomy including my mother who had the same issues with being tired out and not having the energy for awhile after. Hope you are 100% healed soon.

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    • Donna says

      02/19/2019 at 5:59 pm

      May will be one year. I am feeling so much better!

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  6. Jeni F says

    08/21/2018 at 7:08 pm

    Thank you for sharing your story with us. I’m happy to hear you are continuing to heal and feel less pain. Love you!

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  7. Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids says

    08/20/2018 at 11:04 am

    So happy to hear an update from you! I’m glad you’re feeling better and back at living life to your fullest!

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    • Donna says

      08/20/2018 at 7:31 pm

      Thank you! It feels so good to feel good 🙂

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