Best Wishes to our July 23 Princesses

Wishing you better health and best outcome for your hysterectomy to our members with upcoming surgeries! We will see in you the Recovering from Hysterectomy (Post-op) Forum when you are home and recovering from your hysterectomy:

Tess17, Lynalla, Lintyloo, 4iamblonde, LOIS LORRAINE, Etombasco, Bikelove, VaguelyHere, AimeeBD, Bumana, eliritz, dnbneshelton, Bwagoner6, Pixies3, Maryjane60, fairywings, Ashley_dawn04, coffyr, Gloworm34, bluesb4, Flabfit5, lmbc, Mrsdority, Rclick, Wildorchidlibra, WishIknewmore, SNS, cleighc, Shelci2f, Joannalee, Bmweng, happyleo, N8V8709, corina25, TayBoo, DavysMa


Don't forget to pamper the princess and take care of yourself!



Note: We've created a thread for you in the Recovering from Hysterectomy forum based on your hysterectomy date for you to update your progress. However, if you have a question or need for support, be sure and post your own thread to receive support replies.

Another important note: Be a part of our circle of support! Please plan to return to the pre-op forum to answer questions for our pre-op sisters! The pre-op gals need your experience to help them as they plan for their upcoming surgery.

Once you are home and settled back in, consider upgrading your membership. Learn more about it here: Upgrade Information

I am sending you and best wishes for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery as you head off to the hospital.

I will be joining you in the Post Op Forum in the weekly Recovery Progress thread for members having surgery between July 20-26. I will be there to offer support and encouragement on your recovery journey. Look for it at the top of the Post-Op Forum after your surgery.

A few things I found very useful for my initial recovery:

• Stool softener
• Gas X
• Chewing gum (helps with gas)
• Peppermint tea
• Ginger Ale
• Moist wipes rather than toilet tissue
• Heating pad
• Small pillow (to hold against tummy when coughing or sneezing, also protects against “pounces” from small animals!) and also a Body pillow
• Chapstick
• Notepad and pen (for keeping track of medications)

Here are a couple of links you may find helpful:

• Mr. Hystersisters This is a place for our loved ones to learn how to best support us.
• Abbreviations A guide to the abbreviations used on the site.

In order for us to provide you with best support, it is very helpful if you fill in your surgery date, type, and whether you are planning to remove your ovaries. Here is the link to your Member Survey.

Deep breaths, you can do this! The nerves can be really overwhelming. Try to keep busy, clean the house, cook and freeze meals, and get outside and enjoy your family. Take quiet time for yourself, enjoy a bath and stock up on movies and books for your recovery.

Remember rule #1 is to "Pamper the Princess"!

Thank you all so much. The 23rd is my date. Trying to keep busy and not freak out. Not worried so much about the hysterectomy, more so the results of pathology and the unknown of whether I need further treatment. Scared.

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Originally Posted by DaisyAmy Thank you all so much. The 23rd is my date. Trying to keep busy and not freak out. Not worried so much about the hysterectomy, more so the results of pathology and the unknown of whether I need further treatment. Scared.

Waiting for pathology is very difficult. Has your doctor told you when you may expect to get the pathology results? It helps to have a timeframe. I received mine at my 6 week post op appointment, so it can take a while for some of us.

Sweetie, we are here for you!

Think calming thoughts, go for a walk, take a bath, listen to music or read. Do whatever is relaxing and soothing for you. Ask your family for extra hugs, and share how you feel. You may wish to journal your hysterectomy journey - sometimes it helps to get the thoughts down on paper.

6 weeks? Wow, that's a long time! You are a trooper! My gyn onc said he should be able to tell me on my follow up appt (31st).

Thank you for your kindness. This is an amazing group.

Although I had pre-cancer, I wasn't terribly concerned about my pathology report. My results were probably in sooner, but I didn't call to ask and with my GYN no news is good news! I'm glad you don't need to wait long for your's.

Before you know it you'll be safely on the Other Side!

So the day has finally arrived. Good luck to all those having surgery today, including me, yikes! Slightly terrified right now. Take care everyone, wishing us all a straightforward surgery and speedy recovery xx

Best wishes to all of us. Praying for successful surgeries with smooth recoveries and good pathology reports! Xxoo