6 month hysterversary today!

WOW..hardly seems that it could already be 6 months. But that it is. I have to say it is one of the best things that has ever been done to me. It was truly slow in the beginning, but steady. I have had no set backs, minimal menopausal symptoms (some crying jags and a few minor hot flashes), I healed extremel well, my body is not nearly as exhausted as it was for some time and I just plain feel so much FREER! No worries about accidents staining my clothes or suddenly having one of those horrible gushing periods that caused anemia (and my fear I would bleed to death!). I can plan things in advance knowing I can do them now. I realize now how very sick I was. I had been stuggling along, working full-time on a NEW job at that point and doing the best I could. Oh sure, I knew there were problems, but I had a job to do! So glad it was done. My brain fog comes and goes...more gone now than it was...but I can live with that. After all next Tuesday is my 50th birthday! I still need to lose a lot of weight to get my blood sugar and blood pressure under control and I could use more money (most of us could!), and more time for pleasure...etc, etc. etc. But I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel of doom I had been in. Finances are better, I feel like I am gaining more time as I regain my energy level, spring is here and the grass is green and I can walk and possibly even RUN through it all! I am going to look at my birthday as a new beginning and work towards a better life. Healthier, with energy to get things done instead of just leaving them, spending more time enjoying myself with my husband and my critters (6 cats and one wonderful dog...who may even get a new companion one day). I have learned a lot about myself these past 6 months, grown to appreciate my life and accept the things I have and those I never had. I accept that God put me here for a reason and even if I have not found exactly what that reason is, I know He will help me everyday. And has! I truly feel reborn these days. My outlook on life has changed. Not so much because I had endometrial cancer as I knew it was a relatively "curable" type of cancer, but because I took the time to access what was important to me and see how much I have in my life to appreciate. I have likely lived over half my life already, but I assure you the next half is going to be the best ever! I will make sure of that! To those of you just starting recovery...or even to those just awaiting surgery...there is hope out there. And while you never know the problems that may arise and you doubt your own strength to handle them...YOU CAN! You are strong women, even though feeling very weak and vulnerable right now. The strength you find to struggle through is within you and you will find it when you need it. My thoughts are with all of you! Keep the faith in yourself...you can and will do it..and the end results will all be worth it. Hopefully, you will have an easy journey of it. Mine was mostly easy, but there were and still are times that are hard. I just won't give up now! Hugs to all of you! Sorry this is so long, but hope it helps some of you in your down times....

Hang in there!

Starlight, it's funny, I didn't even realize I had my six-month anniversary 'til I read your post. It really is amazing that such a short time ago we were newbies asking questions and wondering if we'd ever feel normal again.
I didn't have time to prepare for my surgery. I was never one who suffered with any problems associated with my period other than migraines. I woke up one day with pain, a few days later went to ER, had a few tests, got scheduled for a few more tests and BAM, no more uterus, no more ovaries. And sometimes when I read the pre-op posts I'm thankful that I didn't have much time to dwell on the what ifs. Just having to deal with the here and now was enough. And you know what, you may not know exactly how you got through it, but you just do. And if I didn't have this huge scar on my belly I could almost believe it was just a bad dream. I never would have imagined how wonderful I feel after only six months.
I'm so happy to hear that you're doing so well. And I hope these posts help the others so new to this surgery know that there is a light at the end of that long tunnel. I never would have imagined that having this surgery would have changed my life the way that it did, but in a postive way. It has changed my outlook on life and how I view things in my own life. It has made me appreciate all the good things I have in my life.
So have a Happy, Happy Birthday!!! Go out and enjoy your day. Live it up. You deserve it.

Lisa

Thanks Lisa...I know the changes are amazing! I celebrated a bit early (and as an anniversary present) and upgraded my membership here! This place is more wonderful than words! Thanks for the early birthday greetings!!! I am taking off from work at 2 pm the day before as the circus is in town and hubby wants to take me there!!!! Should be fun acting like a kid at 50!!!! I'll remember it for sure!

I didn't realize that tomorrow is my 6th month anniversary until I read the post either. I don't visit this site very much anymore. My recovery has been going very smoothly. Congratulations to both of you on a great recovery and Happy Birthday Starlight541!

I also have just had the six-monthiversary. It is interesting that the six-month date was on Friday the 13th, as was my surgery. I am not superstitious, and was glad to get it over with, regardless of the "unlucky" date.

I have recovered very well, and have managed to continue my walking and diet program. My BP is acceptable, and I feel good most of the time.

I'm glad to hear that the rest of you are also doing so well. Happy Birthday, Starlight!

I am 3 weeks post op and it is so great to hear how you are all doing...it really encourages me...thank you!