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Our Hysterectomy Stories
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HysterSisters
Abdominal Hysterectomy Stories

An abdominal hysterectomy is abdominal surgery for the removal of the uterus. If your doctor has mentioned an abdominal hysterectomy, a horizontal incision or vertical incision will be made in the abdomen.

Most Recently Submitted Abdominal Hysterectomy Story

TAH Feb 17, 2010
Submitted by Goldybelle

Feb 2009 I received my monthly gift that lasted for approx 10 months. Nothing heavy but just always there. So when I went in for my yearly checkup, I casually mentioned it to my ob/gyn thinking this was just part of menopause (I'm 52). And she, just as casually told me that 'no - this is not normal'. My pap test came back normal, the endometrial biopsy did not. I then had a D&C and that also came back abnormal. My ob/gyn docter suggested that I should have a hysterectomy - and not wait til summer (bummer).

On Feb 17th I had a hysterectomy. I was surprised about how easy it was to walk up and down the hospital halls on Feb 18th. Little did I know it was all the pain medicine I was on. I went home on the 20th without too many aches and pains and even walked up and down the driveway.

Everything went okay til 1 1/2 weeks later. I started feeling pretty miserable during the evening (temp 101+) and I had a flood from the incision which was pretty scarey. I was able to keep the temp under control with ibuprofen and went to the dr on Monday. She tested me for a bladder infection (came back postivie) and told me the flood was actually tissue fluid that needed to come out - whew!

Today, I'm feeling much better. I still have a small opening in my incision but it's no longer leaking like it was. I feel like maybe I'll be able to go for a walk soon without worrying about having any more floods.

The report came back from the pathologist and it turns out I had stage 1a uterine cancer. Thank goodness I listened to my ob/gyn.

I'm very thankful to the hystersisters sight. I looked at it before my surgery just to get some insight into what to expect and now I've been using it to get my questions answered - it really helps to know that all the things I've been going through has happened to someone else also and it's normal!!

Browse More Abdominal Hysterectomy Stories

TAH Feb 17, 2010 - submitted by Goldybelle

The Hystery of my TAH - Novel - submitted by wisesagicap

TAH 19 month ago... My new awakening. - submitted by BunnyNuetron

TAH - Jan 22, 2010 - Doing Great! - submitted by Nahanni

TAH - Best Decision Ever! - submitted by February 3 Free

TAH/BSO on Feb. 11, 2010...still in pain - submitted by v8euphoria

TAH in July 2009 - submitted by steffilump

TAH - January 25th, feeling great ! - submitted by arabelle

My TAH story - submitted by lrb467

My Road to TAH - submitted by Angel Bee

Supracervical Hysterectomy - submitted by alian25

TAH and surprise hernia surgery - submitted by Lvfrogs

adventures of complication girl - TAH - submitted by danablue

2 weeks post op - submitted by allisono

3 months behind me and I'm doing GREAT - submitted by calismiles

7 days post op - submitted by juliearn

TAH/BSO totally vindicated! (long story) - submitted by chayton

LAVH changed mid-op to TAH, Finally Home From The Castle - submitted by Tortuga

My Supracervical abdominal hysterectomy story - submitted by summerof75

Total abdominal radical hysterectomy/BSO - submitted by dshadow1963

TAH, BSO, Appendectomy, omentectomy - Trick or Treat (long story) - submitted by Catperson

2 yrs Today -Great! - submitted by imdragon

Abd Hysterectomy Aug 2009 - submitted by S_African Lady

Tah/bso 12/18/2009 - submitted by EnglishIvy

TAH Dec 15 - My Story & Doing Well - submitted by Storm12

My TAH with Abdominoplasty - submitted by FF197

TAH - emergency - submitted by NessaAnne71

Planned LAVH ended with Abdominal - submitted by lilsis74

Way easier than expected! - submitted by december14

TAH- My Story, Tips Pre-Post Op - submitted by ssam1966

My Periods Controlled My Life! - submitted by EightWeeksOff

Abdominal hysterectomy - submitted by Flasetta

Take advantage of the advice on Hystersisters - submitted by Jelicat8

TAH / BSO; 3 months later, still lots of questions... - submitted by she-geek

So far, so good - submitted by Bionika

SAH-Good results so far - submitted by fishfinder

TAH 4 years ago - submitted by Cat78

Total Abdominal Hysterectomy - submitted by osur4me

Tah/bso - submitted by Charmaine

TAH at 39, severe anemia, no blood transfusion.. - submitted by fdoug514

4 things to take to hospital and why - submitted by Onthebrightside

TAH 13.11.09 First Day Home - submitted by missmatakana

1 week since Tah/bso - submitted by hysteraskopy

TAH/RSO (kids briefly mentioned) - submitted by SouthernGlitter

Not impressed with hospital - submitted by FibroidsBGone

TAH--Not a big deal - submitted by lil'bit

Hysterectomy now 5 weeks Post Op - submitted by jen1973

TAh/bso hystersisters believer(thanks) - submitted by pevans

Halloween Hysterectomy - submitted by cynth11

The story behind my TAH... (children mentionned) - submitted by redhead65

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HysterSisters
Vaginal Hysterectomy Stories

A vaginal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure done through the vagina, removing the uterus and cervix. If your doctor has mentioned a vaginal hysterectomy there will not be an incision in the abdomen.

Most Recently Submitted Vaginal Hysterectomy Story

doing great
Submitted by love is a verb

I am 4 days post-op now. I am so encouraged about the results of my lavh. I am 43 years old and already rejoicing in my decision. After suffering with painful irregular periods my whole life, my doctor finally suggested lavh as an alternative to the continual discomfort.

Being a Christian I give credit first and foremost the the Lord Jesus Christ for bringing me through with such flying colors. However, I do want to also give credit to the gifts given by the LORD to my doctor. Researching your doctor and perhaps talking to other health care professionals about his reputation is of utmost importance. Over and over while I was in the hospital I heard that my doctors patients do so much better than the patients of other doctors. I can say I have had many laparoscopies and had horrible gas pains, but with my lavh I did not experience the first gas pain. I was in the recovery room for not much longer than a half an hour and back to my hospital room by noon. I was home the next day by noon. I have been blessed with just discomfort that was eased by sleeping on the couch and propping up. No real pain

I am so thankful and expect a wonderful recovery and a great new lease on life with NO PERIODS!!!!!! I have been blessed with a successful surgery. Be encouraged, pray, and research your physician.

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doing great - submitted by love is a verb

TVH cystocele rectocele TOT perinography adenomyosis kept ovaries - submitted by lala267

My UK Total VH Story - submitted by dizzyb23

Positive TVH Story from Post Op!!! - submitted by Suzanne5

Four Days Post Op, LAVH (Mentions Child!) - submitted by Hysterwhat?

TVH Post Op Day 3 - submitted by SFCWIFE412

LAVH - So glad I did it! - submitted by melissa7e

Had the option of General anesthesia or Saddle block - submitted by Senia

Adventures of an older lady- fistula & vaginal lavage - submitted by brands

Best Surgery I have ever had - submitted by DBig

Didn't Want to, but it was necessary - submitted by dontwantto

TVH 2 weeks post op so glad I did it - submitted by sherry00-1

My LAVH,Salpingo-OophorectomyTransvaginal sling story - submitted by denise45372

LAVH/BSO - A feel good story - submitted by bajajab

My LAVH Surgery - 3 days post-op - submitted by nschmid

Very pleased with the process and outcome - submitted by klpfnp

TVH 18 days Post-op - submitted by Elleigh12102009

12/15/09 TVAH 1 week into post op recovery - submitted by mzelle

Totally relieved!! - submitted by xyience02

My TVAH Story - submitted by mississippigal

My hysterectomy experience was not a bad one - submitted by Mountaingal5

My Road to an LAVH....Happy Ending! - submitted by suzzi

I am the Beautiful Woman my Wonderful Husband has always known I've been - submitted by suzzi

heres the thing... - submitted by holly4069

TVH - It Will All be OK! (mentions children) - submitted by EllarySuz

My Road to an LAVH....Happy Ending! - submitted by suzzi

LAVH/BSO I acted like such a big baby. - submitted by HDStreetGlide

LAVH Dec 3rd 2009 - submitted by suzzi

LAVH Surgery - submitted by Tygger2

Survived my LAVH/BSO - submitted by Shelbug65

TVH-BSO 11-19-09 way easier than expected! - submitted by fyrelight74

LAVH - my story. - submitted by InlineSk8er

TVH-What's the big deal? - submitted by schwan

4 days post op from LAVH - submitted by amys1

LAVH Story - submitted by bobbydoo

Tvh (oct 30,2009) - submitted by djd832001

LAVH/BSO 10-21-09--VERY LONG & Descriptive - submitted by darceyd

2 wks post LAVH doing well - submitted by profpa

Total LAVH/LSO October 5th - submitted by back2normal2009

Lavh - 9 days post op - belly sleepers - submitted by 722tiger

LAVH Oct 5, 2009 - submitted by Shanispaz

LAVH October 5 - submitted by mehitabel74

Had LAVH on Sept 24, 2009..I'm doing Fine! - submitted by kjluster

LAVH on Aug 4, 2009 6 weeks post op - submitted by rabianco2

LAVH- 6 days post op - submitted by Deelish Dish

Surgery 9/24 LAVH - Scared! - submitted by donnab454

Recovering from TVH Plus rectocele - submitted by youngones

New and Nervous - submitted by maaikewd

TVH Bladder Sling 9/9/09 - submitted by hysterbunny

Wow! Only 36 hrs. post-op and I feel MAHVELOUS! :) - submitted by MissFire

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HysterSisters
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Stories

The laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove your uterus.

Most Recently Submitted Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Story

Laparoscopic Total Hyst. - 3 weeks out
Submitted by smander

I went in to get the Essure procedure and possible endrometral ablation... had really heavy periods, cramping and clotting. At 49 - no more babies. Turns out my uterus was 3x normal - and had really large fibroids (many > 7cm). Uterus was too large for ablation - and the speed in which they'd grown was alarming. (Annual exam 5 months prior, didn't show enlarged uterus)
So, we went with Laparoscopic Total Hysterctomy - taking cervix - leaving both ovaries. Although they did remove a large cyst on one of them.
Surgery was smooth. Doc also inserted a "cue ball" type numbing pump that I carried around in a fanny pack for 2 days. It put manacaine into the surgery area. That is the bomb! I never needed narcotic pain meds. Pain level never got above about a 3-4. I did take it easy and laid around and slept/read for 2 full days. Decided it's still major surgery -- and just because you're not in the hospital, doesn't mean you don't need to heal.

The most pain came from gas and getting the intenstines to work again! That did take about 5-6 days to work out completely.

The good news - I had been in a long loveless - sexless marriage -- and now am in a wonderful, loving and active relationship --- I was very concerned about losing that desire and drive. Granted -- I'm not off the 6 week ban of sex -- but a girl knows when it's not gone. :-) The ability for arousal is still there -- and the lubrication level seems to be normal.

I do believe part of it is letting your body heal right after surgery, get the rest before and after. Eat well and exercise when you're off limitations!! Kegels are a MUST -- and keep your abdominal muscles strong. I did both regularly prior to surgery and I think it made it easier.

Laparscopic is the way to go. Make sure your OB is experienced in the procedure. I could have gone back to work 3 days after surgery. (I did some work from home, since it was Friday and I'd already taken it off!) I was doing situps 1 week postop (after I got clearance from doc!!) I did pass up going skiing 2.5 weeks post-op, but decided I didn't want to risk it. I'm an aggressive skier and falling scared me!

Mental is part of the game. Make your decision and don't look back. Keep your thoughts positive and don't give the negative any energy. Decide that everything IS going to be fantastic - and believe it. I had wonderful support and I think that's important. Being reminded that you are a fantastic woman -- even without your uterus -- helps!! It's just an organ-- and doesn't define who you are!!!


Browse More Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Stories

Laparoscopic Total Hyst. - 3 weeks out - submitted by smander

LSH on January 14: 6 weeks post-surgery today! - submitted by flavorlady

My story - submitted by minervaelena

So glad I had LSH ! - submitted by chickflick

LSH due to fibroids and adenomyosis - submitted by pinksand

LSH Jan 26 - submitted by bxcbm

4 Days Post-Op LSH Report - submitted by phanatic

TLH - so far so good! - submitted by Penny1964

Just got home - so glad to have been told about this site (TLH) - submitted by Jackie2010

LSH and doing great! - submitted by breezy1221

Five days post-op LSH, and doing ok - submitted by NCIssues

My last 3 months of 2009....(TLH) - submitted by iamtink

My story - TLH - submitted by Stoli76

TLH on 11/19 - submitted by mrsmack315

My LSH experience - submitted by kishey

4 Days Post Op LSH -Day Surgery - submitted by Tortellini

One month post-op & feeling great! - submitted by Winkey

Lsh - 10/1/09 - submitted by rsh1922

LSH and BSO Sept. 2009 - submitted by bridgfdk

Emergency Hysterectomy LSH - submitted by Jeni E

so cool! - submitted by justmeinwv

Lsh - 8/19/09 - submitted by seabreezelivin

LSH Story -- large uterus, experienced surgeon, good outcomes so far - submitted by LoriAusTex

TLH 8/10. Recovery going really well! - submitted by 34inPA

TLH 8/5/09--2 days post op! - submitted by Kelly_R

One year anniversary on LSH - submitted by scgilb

LSH was a great decision for me - submitted by nylbor

Laproscopic is THE WAY!!! A Happy Experience (TLH) - submitted by Redtullips

TLH 6/30 home same day - submitted by nanpne

TLH 5/2009 w/bladder surgery too. - submitted by BumUterus2009

Tlh/bso - submitted by BAHC

LSH, RSO on 5/26/09 - submitted by BlueSkies&Sun

LSH Surgery and feeling better already - submitted by rolling

TLH 1 Week Post Op - submitted by SoCalAngel

LSH with A & P repairs- - submitted by portlandsis

Lsh 5/5 - i feel awesome! - submitted by Stickers

My Laproscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy - submitted by yorkieluver

Waited so long now finally did it ! (TLH) - submitted by bussygrl

LSH done on 4/15/09. Feeling pretty good :) - submitted by JMRod1208

8 days post LSH - submitted by julia1214

I did it! I'm now 3 days post-op (LSH) - submitted by havefaith09

TLH/BSO 6 weeks so far so good - submitted by Hysterrific

TLH, BRCA Positive - submitted by zoey1227

Nordic Skiing 4 weeks post-op - LSH - submitted by picturesque

Total Laparascopic Hysterectomy, kept right ovary - submitted by kmunchkin13

laparoscopic supracervical hyst - submitted by happy&relieved

I did it! - submitted by CourtneyC

LSH - went great! - submitted by dehedy

My Story TLH with BSO and Cystoscopy - submitted by Paintedlady

My LSH-BSO experience - submitted by Gianna57

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HysterSisters
Robot-Assisted da Vinci® Hysterectomy Stories

The Robot-Assisted Hysterectomy is a surgery done through the use of a surgical robotic device guided and aided by a surgeon.

Most Recently Submitted Robot-Assisted da Vinci® Hysterectomy Story

DVH and doing fairly well
Submitted by karmypoet

I had my DVH on Tuesday and came home yesterday. I can't say I'm feeling fantastic (I had multiple adhesions - ovaries attached to my intestines, etc.) but I am doing okay with Percocet and Motrin. I've learned to just take it slow and let my DH and my dogs take care of me! I had a fantastic surgeon and nursing staff at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Will keep you posted as I improve.


Browse More Robot-Assisted da Vinci® Hysterectomy Stories

DVH and doing fairly well - submitted by karmypoet

Da Vinci post op day 2 - submitted by spooked

Da Vinci Hysterectomy - submitted by hakosama

10 days post successful Da Vinci surgery - submitted by tiger14

2 wks post daVinci RAH - submitted by sunsportchic

My Amazing Christmas Gift (dVH 12/23/09) - submitted by Kristy28

Hysterectomy Done, Starting Radiation - submitted by bleednomore

Da Vinci Surgery on 12/23/2009 - submitted by margeritar

DaVinci Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer - submitted by GaPatty

LSH DaVinci feeling good. - submitted by trayne91

Feeling BETTER THAN EVER after DVH! - submitted by WordSurgeon

de vinci success story - submitted by angelfan

DaVinci Nightmare - submitted by daytona102

DaVinci hyst. 2 days ago.... - submitted by SurgsoonTX

Da Vinci at 40 - submitted by need4solution

Better Than I Thought - submitted by sgreb

So Easy - submitted by forbjz

Partial hysterectomy via da vinchi robot - submitted by cecegrimm

4 weeks post-op RALH - submitted by under30

so glad i did it - submitted by brmgfan

LAVH - My story 2 weeks after surgery - submitted by BMW2002

Thank you, HysterSisters for Da Vinci info! - submitted by miesner

Simply Amazing, So Happy I Did It - submitted by luckydogs

From Hawaii: 4 days post-op, da vinci hysterctomy - submitted by Hawaii_2009

TLH - turned into some TVH with DaVinci - submitted by odragon

dVH/TLH-BSO with Cystocle repair (LONG) - submitted by IamGeeky

DVAH 11/5 with removal of cervix and Ovaries - submitted by Maggers

DaVinci Robotic Hysterectomy....My Story - submitted by AprilW2222

Feeling quite useless - submitted by love da vinci

Complete RALHP:Kept Ovaries - submitted by Kushiro

dVLSH Oct. 5 (heavy menstrual bleeding)- great results! - submitted by sunnydays42

daVinci laparoscopic complete hysterectomy with bilteral BSO - submitted by zenyatta5

Two days Post Op RALH - Long - submitted by Tiredoffibroid

12 Days Post DaVinci Surgery (Long) - submitted by Bobbeleh

post-op Robotic/LAVH, hemorrhoidectomy, anal fissure repair - submitted by real

Surgery 9/16/09 - submitted by KarenInKY

Davinci Procedure on 09/02 Feeling Awesome - submitted by mycookiebaker

Post-Op RALH, Days 1-6 (long post) - submitted by EvaDC2009

Just home from RALH - submitted by debg60

Da Vinci Surgery Story - submitted by dbroido

2 weeks into recovery - submitted by dmlocke65

Two days post-op from da Vinci (RALH) - submitted by jc1978

Truly amazing minimal pain da vinci tah/bso - submitted by BJNC

Relieved and Very Blessed to have had a successful DaVinci Supracervial Hysterectomy - submitted by lumpygus

DaVinci Robotic Assisted Surgery on Monday 7/20 -- I am home!! - submitted by IWannaBPainFree

DaVinci Surgery Friday Home & Feeling Great Saturday - submitted by Peacehill

Exactly One Month after surgery! - submitted by ocalagal63

4 weeks post op with fistula - submitted by MEK02

bladder problems - submitted by flower00

DaVinci biggest fan - submitted by jkgentry

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