https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:17:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2922555 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:53:49 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2922555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crisark: Were you able to pickup your kids after your surgery? My doctor said I can’t lift over 10 pounds for 6 weeks. WTF </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2922499 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:44:05 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2922499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know they say not to post phone numbers on here, but you can text me if you want 541-337-7724.... I’ll just edit this out later </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2922498 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:43:19 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2922498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crisark: I feel like I’ve read somewhere that hormone replacement therapy can cause breast cancer.. did your OBGYN mention that at all? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2922497 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:42:23 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2922497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crisark: how old were you at the time? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2922496 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:35:25 +0000 Crisark 2922496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: Thats essentially what I ended up needing it for too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2922495 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 19:47:34 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2922495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crisark: it’s needed for my stage 4 endometriosis , but it’s not mandatory... know what I mean? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2922494 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 19:38:47 +0000 Crisark 2922494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: Hi! I feel absolutely wonderful now. Completely healed. I've been on hormone therapy since I woke up from surgery. My mental health is actually so much better and more controlled.<br /> I had both ovaries, my cervix and my uterus removed. It was laparoscopic vaginal hysterectomy. I'd had my tubes removed about 4 years ago or they would have been removed too.<br /> I definitely recommend it if it's needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2922493 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:31:40 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2922493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crisark: also, did you have your ovaries removed as well and was your surgery laparoscopic? How long was your recovery? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2922447 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 23:33:32 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2922447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crisark: hi! I’m wondering how you’re feeling now and if you’re glad you had the hysterectomy. Also, how did your pathology reports come back? Have you noticed any change in your mental health as far as depression and anxiety? I have both now and my psychiatrist said they’d improve with hysterectomy but everything I read online says the exact opposite!</p> <p>ETA: I see you also commented on my post. Thank you! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2919002 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:19:06 +0000 Crisark 2919002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSCB: Hi! I was not aware at all that I had endometriosis. So it was a huge shock. I felt good yesterday and absolutely over did it. I'm paying for that today. Hoping for the pathology report soon. It's all very overwhelming. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2919001 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:59:16 +0000 MrsSCB 2919001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crisark: I hope you're feeling OK today, and that everything is benign! Did you know you had endometriosis before this, or is this the first time you were told that? One of my good friends has endo, I know it can be miserable. I'm so sorry, I know this must be an overwhelming experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2918985 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 09:11:32 +0000 Crisark 2918985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@muffinsmuffins: @pastemoo: Hi ladies! Today is day 3 post Hysterectomy. I'm feeling more like me today. I had a rough day/night yesterday but thankfully so far today is better.<br /> The Dr was able to perform it all laparoscopic/vaginally. However everything had to come out. So thrust into menopause I was. They've already started me on hormones to combat it.<br /> What was found though was Stage 3 endometriosis as well as cyst's on essentially everything. So all things were sent to pathology to check for cancers.<br /> Time for some more medicine and a nap. Thank you all again so much for checking in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2918956 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 19:49:03 +0000 pastemoo 2918956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crisark: Oh wow! Speedy recovery to you!<br /> How are you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2918951 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 19:35:10 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2918951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crisark: wow! How are you feeling? Hope you have a smooth recovery :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2918924 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 03:08:56 +0000 Crisark 2918924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@muffinsmuffins: So he remembers his mom having a terrible time healing. And his parents fighting more likely bc of the hormones. Thankfully things have changed so much since his mom had hers.<br /> @pastemoo: I had the endometrial ablation I believe. I had my hysterectomy yesterday. They did have to remove my ovaries. Said everything had some kind of fibroid or mass on them. She didn't have to bikini cut me though. All laparoscopic/vaginal thankfully. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2918909 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:50:54 +0000 pastemoo 2918909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crisark: Have you asked about uterine artery ablation? that's a surgery sparing "surgery."</p> <p>What kind of ablation did you have before? Was it this, or the endometrial one? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2918799 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:59:05 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2918799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crisark: I was randomly googling last night after replying to your post and came across several support type groups for husbands of those who have had hysterectomy. At first I was rolling my eyes like WTF the man needs support after his wife went though the damn surgery?!? But now I think I understand it’s more the hormonal changes and whatnot that affect the relationship. What does your husband remember from that time? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2918789 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 22:15:45 +0000 Crisark 2918789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@foodiebee: @muffinsmuffins: @Mrs. Champagne: thank you all for commenting!! I appreciate the positivity. I will absolutely come back and update. And I will check that blog out! I also found the website Hystersisters which I'm trying to navigate as well. My husband is really really worried it's going to change 'us'. He has terrible childhood memories of his mother and her hysterectomy and recovery. I've tried to ease his worries and remind him that that was 30yrs ago. But now he's got me worried something with change within 'us' and I'm grateful for our relationship. I don't want anything like that to change. So for sure have a bunch of things going through my head. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2918786 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:37:03 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2918786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crisark: sorry you’re going through this! What are the masses? Hope everything goes smoothly!</p> <p>She isn’t my favourite IGer to follow, but @mixandmatchmama is young and blogged about her hysterectomy in detail! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2918785 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:56:46 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2918785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m still waiting on the final verdict but I may also be heading for a hysterectomy next year due to 2 years of fibroids that just keep getting out of control. I’m only 35. I’ve tried it all and I want a solution but it is a weird feeling. I haven’t been pregnant, my wife gave birth to our kids and we are 10000% not having anymore kids. But as I’ve been thinking about the possibility, I am feeling sad about it in a way. That part of me will (potentially) be gone forever. I’m still not sure that will be the way it goes but my gyn is referring me to a surgeon for complex cases due to locations and sizes of these fibroids. So I understand your feelings and they are valid. I hope your outcome is good and your recovery is smooth. Update if you feel comfortable as I would love to hear your experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2918781 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:13:03 +0000 foodiebee 2918781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A friend of mine had to have everything removed at 35 for medical reasons. Menopause did hit her, but she's been able to do pretty well with it. Fingers crossed for you that you have a similar experience and all goes well! I think having lots of emotions about something like that is entirely normal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2918770 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 02:40:43 +0000 Crisark 2918770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: Thank you. It does make me feel better hearing of positive experiences. :happy:<br /> @JCCovi: Thank you for that bc any story I can hear that tells of positive experiences makes my anxiety just a little less. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2918768 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 23:32:47 +0000 JCCovi 2918768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My situation is different because I have to have mine out as preventative measures due to a genetic disorder. I am allowed to wait until I’m done having kids but will need everything out in the next couple years, no later than 35.</p> <p>No advice, just that I understand the fear and it’s completely rational. Many women in my family have gotten it done and some have had absolutely no side effects from menopause so there is some hope. I can’t imagine how much harder it is to have it sprung on you though! Hugs ❤️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2918766 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 22:05:04 +0000 winter_wonder 2918766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crisark: I'm sorry. This is a lot to take in and think about. I hav :heart: e a close friend who had a hysterectomy at 34. Her menopause symptoms were mild and she has said the transition has been fine for her. I hope things go well for you too :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-suddenly-youre-prepping-for-a-hysterectomy#post-2918758 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 19:11:45 +0000 Crisark 2918758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So it has been a loooong time since I've posted. However I've lurked the whole time 😏<br /> But after two months of repeated 'UTI's, I was able to have an internal ultrasound and discovered that I hadn't been suffering from UTI's at all but rather I've had a baseball sized mass within my uterine wall, a golf ball sized mass in my cervix and masses on at least one of my ovaries likely two years.<br /> I know possibly two years bc two years ago this past March I had a uterine ablation and at that time my ultrasound was normal.<br /> So, after waiting more than a week with no idea how to interpret my ultrasound results, I met with my Gynecologist who immediately said we needed to get things out of there.<br /> She said 'it can't kill you if it's in a jar' and while I laughed bc she's right and I love her and her bedside manner. I'm still not feeling any better about it three weeks after making the decision to have a Hysterectomy.<br /> Now I was already 100% done having children, I mean I had my tubes removed four years ago and then two years ago had my ablation. So making babies wasn't a thing for me anymore. But once I knew I would be removing possibly all of the parts of me that made and housed all three of my daughters, I just haven't made peace with it.<br /> We have a running joke that I'm having my baby condominium removed. And joking around about how angry my uterus is so it's gotta go.<br /> But. I'm only 38. I just don't feel old enough.<br /> And if we aren't able to leave one of my ovaries I'll immediately be thrown into menopause. That in itself is terrifying.<br /> But no matter how I still feel about it, I'm scheduled for surgery in one week. </p> <p>I'm not entirely sure anyone will be active on these boards that are or have been in this part of their reproductive life. But if you are or have experience how did you cope? How did you heal? How have you dealt with menopause? I guess I just want to know I'm not alone in this at this age. </p>