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08/20/2018 By Donna 10 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. 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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  2. [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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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