Need experiences for how recovered I might be @ 6 months

I'm hoping that all of you sisters that have already made the journey can give me in sight into how I can expect to feel 6 months post.

I'm planning on having a TAH in August. In February I'm getting married and going to Hawaii for 3 weeks. Excatly 6 months to heal up. Will that be long enough? I'm trying to decide if I shoudl try and post pone surgery until after my wedding-moon.


Thank you!

Hi Tracie,

I didn't have a TAH, but after my TVH I was feeling pretty close to normal at 6 months. Of course, that's me. I had a twinge here and there, my energy level returned and I was doing well.

I'm sure someone who had a TAH will be along to give you some input!

Best wishes for a good surgery and Congratulations on you upcoming wedding!

s

Deb

Hi, I had a tah/bso about 3 years ago. At 6 months post op I felt pretty good. I was back to my normal life ( & it's pretty active). I did sometimes get a bit tired and have to rest some.

I think that whether or not you postpone your surgery is a personal decision - but I would just procede as scheduled. Hawaii sounds great to me. If you do still get tired - the beach sounds like a wonderful place to rest

Best wishes.

s

I'm at 7 months now, and the six month mark was when I finally felt like I was "me" again and I could see all the benefits of the hyst. I feel great! I did, and still do, get a little tired easily (which could be from alot of things), and the occasional twinge, but all in all I feel great. It's hard to give advice on this one, because every sister is different. But I was doing really good at six months. Back to normal, pretty much! Congrats on your wedding and I hope you have fun in Hawaii!
~Christina

Hi Traciem,

Congratulations on your wedding and I'm sure you'll enjoy the honeymoon .... Hawaii!! ... how lovely!

I had a TAH/vertical incision Feb. 28, which means I'm almost four months post-op. Everyone heals differently but I felt back-to-normal with my energy levels back in gear at about three months post-op.

The only remaining evidence is (1) the scar and (2) the occassional very tiny twinge.

So I think you should be fine.

Best wishes for your future, both post-op and post-wedlock.

Keep well,
IslandScribe

Six months after my tah/bso I was feeling pretty good. DH and I met up with some friends in the British Virgin Islands and we sailed for a week. It was the one of the best vacations we have ever had. We didn't want to leave. The only problem I had when I got back was "sea legs". For awhile I still felt like I was on that sailboat!

As said, we are all different, but Hawaii sounds like a very relaxing place to be six months post op. I'd go for it!!!

I'm meeting with the Doc on Tuesday. I'm going to get it done and over with!

Thanks so much - you all really helped me feel I am making the right decision!

Im nearing 10months from my tah, and I've travelled to disneyland at 6 months for a week ,and alaska for a week via cruise. I had no problems with either, and I walked my butt off from morn till midnight at disney, went on every single ride, no problems. I feel fantastic.

If you have the surgery now, than you won't have to worry about having a period while in paradise, and it wouldn't interfer in your honeymoon night either. Just an added bonus

Congratulations! I agree - go for it! I am not qute 4 mo yet, but given how I am feeling now, heck yeah! I'd go to Hawaii right now if I could! LOL My boyfriend and I are going on a cruise in October with several couples, which will by my 7th mo post op...I can hardly wait! Best of luck on your upcoming surgery and recovery! Enjoy Hawaii!