Are You New to HysterSisters? This Tutorial Page Is For You!

We want you to make the most of your time at hystersisters.com so we've put this page of helpful tips and information together for you. The internet can be overwhelming! Take your time and read instructions carefully along the way. We've tried to make sure that each area of the site is as friendly as possible to navigate. Take a deep breath. It may look overwhelming but you can manage it easily. One step at a time.

Note: You must *click* the link in the email we send to you for your membership to be activated. Use your correct email address or this process won't work! Once you've registered and finalized, log into the message boards

A few reminders from the guidelines:

-Because we are not medical professionals, we ask that you understand that medical advice is not allowed and to reference only your experience. -We also ask that you do not register using a username that refers to the name of "mom" and that if you have children that you do not add them to your signature which follows every post on the message board. Feel free to add your children to your biography (found in your profile.) -We will edit or remove posts that do not follow site guidelines. -We will move posts to appropriate forums when they are posted in the wrong forums. This is to make sure you get the best replies based on our experience 7+ years online. Be sure and make yourself aware of all the guidelines.

To post a new message (thread), after clicking into a forum category of your choice (ie. Pre-op) and click on New Topic. Follow the simple instructions to post your questions or comments. Or if you would like to reply to a thread after reading it, click on New REPLY
Look for these buttons:


As the guidelines state, we will move, remove, edit posts to make sure they are in the correct category and appropriate for the hystersisters.com site. Thank you for your cooperation!

If you would like to be notified when someone replies to your post, you can "subscribe to thread" which is at the top of each post or you can "edit options" in your profile to receive email notifications of replies.

You can also update your surgery date, update your bio, and lots more! Check it out.

If you are scheduled for a hysterectomy or recently had one, this information has been gathered and prepared for you. The HysterSisters call these "Checkpoints" as there are specific points along your surgery timeline where information might be more important to you. We have a checkpoint for each step along the way.

To receive your Hysterectomy Checkpoints via email:

Register at the HysterSisters website. (Register)

Add your surgery date to your profile. (Edit Profile)

Check "Receive Checkpoints" from Hystersisters.com. (Edit Options)

If you don't want to receive email Checkpoints, you can always access them through the link at the top of every page of our website if you are a registered member: Checkpoints

You must be a registered member to download this book. Not a member? Join now!

Make sure you have Acrobat Reader on your computer in order to be able to read the e-book. If you don't have Acrobat Reader, click here to download it.

Read more about the FREE e-book: Click here.

Receive your first member badge by filling out the member survey!

Receive a discount coupon for a single purchase over $15.00 in the Hyster Sisters Store when you complete your survey.

Its our way of thanking you for taking the extra time to fill out your member survey while we continue to find ways to help you, our member.

1. Click on the SEARCH button at the top-right of any website page if you are a registered member.
2. Where it says "Search By Keyword" enter a few terms specific to what you're looking for.
3. Press the "Perform Search" button near the bottom of the page and wait for the results to appear.
4. Finally, click on the title of the thread you want to read.
5. To return to the list of search results, use your browser's Back button.

You'll find the latest posts from our busiest forums, a list of Hysterectomy Articles for Pre-Op, Post-Op, Hormone Questions and actual Surgery Stories (Princess Stories) by our members.

You'll also find our famous "Bedtime Stories for Hyster Sisters" for a grin or two.

1.You will find the link to the FAQ on the top of every page of the website under "Help and Info"
2. And we've provided the Hyster Sisters "Contact Us" at the top of every website page, in the left hand corner. Use this form when you need additional help that is not answered in the FAQ.

We ask that you check out the FAQ before you contact us.

In our store you'll find wonderful, Oooh-la-la merchandise: Nightshirt Cover-up, T-Shirts, Mugs, Princess packages, Tummy Pillow/Totebags, Notecards, the lovely Hyster Sisters Crown and lots more great stuff.

We've packaged some of the merchandise into value packages for a savings on our best-selling items.

We've added great surgical aids just for hystersisters (Swelly Belly Band and Easy Grabber) along with great hormone therapy resource books. Check them out!

If you've noticed the added graphics by members names on our message boards, these are one of the benefits of being a Crown Jewel. Read how you can be a Crown Jewel too!

Our list of Crown Jewels is always available for you to see the list of the members who have chosen to subscribe to the hystersisters as a Crown Jewel, a Ruby or a Diamond to help keep this website free.

Your email address is hidden from view, even from other members. Even if someone emails you through your Hystersisters email link, your email is protected from view. To reply to the member, return to the Hyster Sisters website and click on their profile email link to continue to maintain your email privacy.

We do not suggest giving out your phone number or address in Private Messages nor email and request that you do not post hospital names in your public posts. Although we like to think that everyone on the internet is safe, we would like to err on the side of caution.

Additionally, your purchases in the Hyster Sisters Store is secured and encrypted, providing you a safe environment for your online shopping transactions.

Most importantly, we are glad you have found us and we look forward to meeting you on the message boards! As a website that is dedicated to women to women support we welcome you with open arms.