I’m on day 5 after total hysterectomy done via robotics. Still waiting on labs for endometrial cancer diagnosis and whether it was fully contained and removed with surgery. I am feeling much better than expected but still very emotional. Praying we caught the cancer early.

I am almost 2 weeks post-op, radical hysterectomy with cervix, uterus, both fallopian tubes, and 1 ovary removed. I am still having achy, bad cramp pain in my bellybutton and below, with sporadic sharp pains! I find it very hard to even sit. I had my surgery laprascopic and everything removed vaginally. Thank you for your videos and to all the warriors who are sharing their stories. Many in my life don't understand how serious ofva surgery this was and how painful it can be for some of us. I was feeling so frustrated because I am still in pain, until I came here. So, I will try to allow my healing process to happen and feel less scared. I always feel like my lower abdominal and pelvic muscles are tight and always engaged. So thank you for explaining everything ❤️ means do much.

2 days post op and my stomach does feel tight… moving slow but thankful it’s over! Time to heal ❤

It’s been 7 days after i had my robotic hysterectomy. I had my fallopian tubes and uterus removed I feel fine i took shower after 2 days, making my own breakfast . 🥰

Total is 1 week post op, robotic with laparoscopic removed vaginally. Cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes and both ovaries all gone. I’m achy in my abdomen, better each day, and feel empty there. I’ve been able to walk 30 mins once daily since day 4 post op. Fatigued more at night, sleeping 8-10 hrs, but each night sleeping on side with pillow support feels better. So thankful for the content.

I’m post menopausal for over twenty years. I’m 70 and started spotting about a year ago. Finally went to gynecologist for ultrasound. I had a very small cancerous polyp with small pus around it. I couldn’t understand why they wanted to take everything out.. uterus, tubes, ovaries and 10 lymph. I had never had surgery before. I had anesthesia for the ultrasound and for surgery. In the recovery, ask if I was awake, I started speaking in tongues(Holy Spirit.. gift.. comforter) and asked 3 of them if they were saved. My surgery was Feb 28. It’s been a little over 8 weeks now and went for my post visit on 16th of April. Dr said a little slower healing. Take it easy 2-3 more weeks. I would say to anyone that might read this comment, be sure and visit your dr if you have something unusual going on. Praise the Lord I don’t have any further treatment except dr checkups, but had I gone a year ago, I probably would not have had to go through the surgery. God bless!

Thank you for this video. I'm 7 days post-surgery and I feel better each day. I still have some minor abdominal pain, but I've stopped taking the powerful pain meds and just using low-dose acetaminophen. Thanks for the deep abdominal breathing tips. I'm hopeful that it will make a difference. Good luck to everyone in their recovery process. Take time to heal properly and listen to your body. ❤❤❤

Im about to have a hysterectomy in a few days and im freaking out i cant stay away from google or youtube.. thank you for making this video

So happy I found you. Had a full hysterectomy 12 weeks ago. Waited 12 weeks for intercourse severe pain immediately after not during. Sorry for TMI but I ended up in the emergency room with severe stabbing pain. Now they’re telling me I need to see a physical therapist to work on my pelvic area. Why are doctors not telling their patients this??! 😢 So happy I found you wish I found you earlier. Thanks for all the great information. 💓

I had mine 10 days ago and haven't felt any pain yet. I was cooking and cleaning right after coming home from hospital. I did Have aches from constipation

I’m 7 weeks past surgery and doing great. The story ended well, though with a surprise. After all pathology work was done, not only did I have uterine cancer but also fallopian cancer that was undiagnosed until surgery and pathology work. Ovaries and lymph nodes were clear. Usually fallopian cancers are not detected until stage 3 or 4 when it’s really serious. I am extremely blessed by God to have found the cancers early and surgery was all that was needed. I also am working with a great hormone doctor that is very supportive of resuming HRT therapy post cancer in the proper balance and with close monitoring. Life is good!

I had total lap hysterectomy before one month and now I am 80% okay I am 57 years old..now planning to join my office from next week

I’m 5 days in and there’s still a lot pain around the incision area but emotionally I’m ok and hopefully for total recovery soon. Thanks to all the brave women sharing their experiences here. I feel strong and hopeful.❤

Incredible pains am 1 week in today May God heal us all❤️

Thanks doctor. I am nervous for my upcoming surgery.

My surgery is next Tuesday. Also having bladder sling. I'm scared of EVERYTHING!

I'm 50 and 11 days post full abdominal hysterectomy (still have my ovaries!) due to a very large fibroid but there were some complications with the surgery as I had a lot of scar tissue from a previous C-section, my bladder was stuck somewhere it shouldn't have been and they found adenomyosis in my uterus (which I didn't know about previously but makes SO much sense!) I'm doing well, very mobile and the pain is manageable now. The first day I wanted to die, really I though I'd never survive the pain and I'd never be 'normal' again! They took the catheter out early the morning after the surgery, got me up and put of bed, showered and mobile 😳 looking back I think it was too soon as I was almost completely incapacitated with pain but I'm not a doctor 🤷 Day 2 was marginally better but still in a world of pain...It was INCREDIBLY hot in the hospital and I had no appetite at all... Then day 3 hit and I suddenly felt a bit better, apart from my bowel and bladder 🙁 I screamed when a doctor touched my abdomen 😳 so they sent me for a CT scan which showed some liquid in my lungs and a LOT of inflammation in my lower stomach area. I was started on intravenous antibiotics just in case of infection. Day 4 I was up and about more, feeling good, still a bit wobbly and in pain but ready to leave hospital the next day! Day 5 I left hospital with a prescription for pain meds, stool softener and 5 days of oral antibiotics. I also had a very busy day as I had a 3 hour drive to my parent's house where I came for recovery, I ended up exhausted but glad to be home! Day 6 the extreme pain in my bowel in the morning started when I needed to go for a BM 😳 Day 7 my original dressing came off (a pico 7 compression bandage) which was an amazing blessing, the wound was almost 100% healed on the outside, still a lot of pain and tenderness. Day 8 I noticed that a lot of the bloating was gone, even my Mum said I looked like I lost a stone (14 lb) overnight! Day 9 I weighed myself just to see and I had acrually lost 10.5 lb between the surgery, bloat and not having an appetite in hospital! 😳 Day 10 I went for a 20 minute walk with my dog though I have been very mobile anyway in general. My biggest issues now are the extreme tiredness and the excruciating pain in my bowel and bladder whenever I have a BM ☹️ It is almost unbearable 🙁 I'm told it 'just needs to settle' and to 'give it time' but it's really awful and I don't hear anyone else talking about it?! 🤷🤷 Love, healing and blessings to all 💚💚

Pelvic floor therapy was great but ultimately i had to have a hysterectomy. 7 days post op and im doing good. I was up the same day

Thank you for reassuring that the 6 weeks isn't enough for MANY! I'm 2 months after and I started feeling disappointed I still feel so much discomfort and pain because I hoped I could start exercise for core muscles and pelvic floor soon. my doctor told me no exercise for another 2 months. Just walking a lot. Im going to follow your advice on deep BREATHING. I feel there's a lot of stress and trauma after the surgery to be released ( even my gut was traumatised for over a month, it shut down, and though now it started working it's making noises and feels discomfort even after drinking green tea). Thank you for sharing❤

Had CS and Hysterectomy 2 weeks ago... recovering and hopeful for better days ahead... ❤

This was very helpful. I didn’t have any support from my doctor after the surgery. I wasn’t told what I needed to do afterwards or what I had to work on. It’ll be 3 yrs in Oct since I had my hysterectomy. I had a complication during the surgery that they perforated my bladder and they didn’t correct it properly. I had to have a second surgery to correct that. I’ve been searching for any information that would help me since my bladder was properly corrected. Still today I have the pouch that I can’t get rid of no matter what I do. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us.

Had mines done 6 days ago ..Had to be cut took out my uterus & 11 fibroids everything else was left in & I’m feeling great no pain..was up walking the same day was home the next day ..still doing great thank God ..pain was never an issue after surgery took pain medicine for 2 days no more after that ..the only thing that had me was the gas pain .that went away after I used the suppository’s

6 weeks post op. I was told NONE of this, just that I'm "good to go." I feel I need to work on my core before going back to heavy lifting. Thank you for this video!

Thanks for information ❤Its been less than 24 hours since my surgery and boy oh boy I’m excited to get through these phases!

OMG Have been seen by 4 gyn drs and not one suggested or referred to a Pelvic Floor PT! Thank you for getting this information out to those of us in need. Will be in for a robotic laparoscopic hysterectomy to remove 10cm cysts which attached to ovaries and fallopians - Thankful that youtube videos have altered me to the PT options. The videos have defined the issues I have been experiencing, now on to the repair ahead.

Had renal/bladder US for nephrology appt. A left ovary cyst was noted. So the blood labs done and now just waiting for those results. Gynecologist stated I’m having surgery- just depends on what’s the outcome. I’m glad there are sites to become the self proactive patient and have my questions ready July 29th. I lost my veteran buddy whom I cared for 10 yrs on May 6th. How I wish I had his hand to hold during this unexpected challenge. But I’m getting my ducks in order! Love to all who post here. ❤

I’m 25 and at 8 weeks post op. I’m having pelvic pain and pressure. Getting pelvic exam tomorrow. Hope there’s no infection or abscess

It's too much painful with anesthesia I can't describe my pain my Hesteryoscopy done yesterday and now I m suffering with high fever in they took piece from my uterus and doctor said to Masha Allah u r healthy no mess seen no fibroids seen no infection seen. So plz pray for me

3 weeks after full hydterectomy, doing well but I have a cough!

I just had my vaginal hysterectomy 5 days ago. They took everything out except for my ovaries. Its Painful when coughing, sneezing, laughing and yelling still.

I'll go in 10 days for a cervical cancer and incidentally they've found a friendly fibroid that was first in cystic degeneration and now in necrosis and calcification a month later with all my dietary and herbal self-improvements. Greatly reduced my edema. But now that I know a little dying rock is what has kept my uterus company and not pregnant, I am at peace with the removal of my cervix, uterus and fallopian tubes. I went all the way through DABDA. Now I'm just keeping up my tea, my vitamin E succinate and heat therapy to minimize the tumor and stay busy and positive. Going for an IV infusion of vitamin C to see how it feels. 10 days!

I had a robotic surgery on 3/15 to remove my uterus, cervix, tubes and ovaries thru my vagina d/t uterine cancer. I’m 60, obese and not in shape, but I’m walking outside twice a day. Pooping has been tough. So I’ve been drinking lots of water and a small glass of prune juice in the morning, eating fruits and veggies, and taking Benefiber and Colace. No urine leakage so far, but the urgency to pee has increased periodically. Im afraid of any prolapse, so thank you for your tips!

Just had my sub total hysterectomy 9 days ago. The pain has been excruciating. Feeling a lot of pressure and pain during bowel movement or when emptying bladder. My lower abdomen feels tender/sore to the touch.

Had a hysterectomy yesterday. Couldn’t understand why I felt the urge to pee out of nowhere and almost didn’t make it to the restroom each time, now I know why. Thanks for the info.

I had mine 3 weeks ago due to an endometrial tumor. Everything was taken out through my abdomen and I still have quite a bit of pain.

Thank you I'm 72 and just had a complete hysterectomy The DaVinci today is my 4th day thank you for the❤

It’s 5 weeks since my vertical cut, total hysterectomy. Still cannot sit up normally. I am mostly either laying down on a lounge chair or standing up. I don’t think I can do any kinda exercise aside from a minute of walking for another 3 months. And the hot flashes wake me up 3-4 times a night. If I don’t get HRT, I am pretty sure I’ll have a much shorter life because of the bad sleep. I don’t regret the operation one bit since I was at a point where I had no choice.

My aunt had her hysterectomy 3 weeks ago. She's been experiencing gas pains and 2 occasions she was vomiting. What's the best things to eat after a hysterectomy? And what not to eat?

After 15 days, I feel those urges to go to the bathroom more. It is very unpleasent. I dont like to be this way. I miss having my uterus. It was removed as a precaution but ended up not really needed to be removed 😞 well I have to be thankfull the mass in one of my overies was benign. Now I have to deal with not having my averies cervix and uteres. I hope this bladder problem goes away. Thank you for helpful videos.

Thank you for sharing such important information. 😊

3 days out from my surgery i have a lot of lower back pain, abdominal pain. Hurts a lot to pee.

Going on 3 weeks now. Had a prolaps . Still have swelling and also doing a little more bleeding not sure if that's normal

I just had a robotic hysterectomy four days ago and still in pain. I’m able to walk around the house for 5 minutes top before getting tired and in pain. I actually feel bad for being in pain since so many people I have talked to don’t think it’s a painful surgery because I don’t have a big scar 😢

Thank you so much for your sharing knowledge 🙏

I got hysterectomy last 27 days before pl guide excercise for core and gluet and even for thighs.

How do you get rid of abdominal blowding? 48 hrs post surgery and I feel 5 months pregnant. I've done lots of walking...not much help. What else can I do?

I had a total open abdominal hysterectomy and sanpalingo oopherectomy two weeks ago and it has thrown me into early menopause and I’m miserable

I hope I saw this before I have a total hysterectomy laparoscopic vaginal surgery.im's an 8 weeks now. My lower back, it's still really hurt me every day I walk 45 minutes...

Dr. Dawn, thanks for your time, the video is very helpful!

It would be great if you could give a timeline for these exercises, I had a total hysterectomy 4 days ago., still have a lot of pain, and do not know if I should start exercising the pelvic floor or if I should wait and how long?

I am a complete different person. I did not know I had uterine polyps and I processed with a hysterectomy without knowing what really was it 😔. It is heartbreaking that some physicians will not be honest about our health 💔 After 7 months I still cry, I need my uterus 😢

Second day after total hysterectomy. The abdominal pain is too much. And emotional am not okay...

In regards to what you talked about having the urgency to urinate or having the twinge, that makes me very nervous as I have had kidney stones and that’s typically how it feels when it’s coming on that makes me really nervous

3 weeks p/o. Had a total abdominal hysterectomy, uterus, both ovaries, fallopian tubes & cervix removed. Stage 4 Endometriosis. Didn't know about the awful numb and tender apron pouch that hangs over the 6 inch incision. I have been walking 20-40 minutes a day which is one of the best you can do for healing.

After my hysterectomy i have nerve damage around my belly button. And where the insions are. What can I do to regain my feelings. Im postop 6 weeks.

I'm 40 and had a c section, hysterectomy, bladder reconstruction, and main artery all on one day due to placenta percreta. Placenta grew through my uterus and attached to my bladder n artery. Lost 10 liters blood and was on ventilator. Had a few procedures and hospital stays since with infections in kidneys...bladder and had abcess fluid removed and had tubes put in.

Thank you for the detailed explanation! I am 2 wks post op sub. Laparoscopic hysterectomy. I got an infection 2 days after surgery and they had to do emergency surgery leading to me appendix being removed! I’m fine with only some minimal pain in my lower right side! I started spotting about 4 days ago like a lite cycle. Sometimes there are clumps in the toilet! Is this normal and for how long do you bleed!

I have my hysterectomy done

6 weeks post op laparoscopic with assisted vaginal hysterectomy. I’m returning to work snd it’s very heavy lifting and on my feet all shift. Doctor said no lifting over 20 pounds for another month but that’s my job . What exercises can I do to help me not hurt myself. He said I’d be back to normal after 3 months post op but I’m not confident in my body able to lift like I used to it’s scary.

Hi Good morning mam My mother uterus surgery done in which endometrial cancer grade1 stage pt1b occur in which we remove uterus ovaries cervix and both fallopian tubes but not removed lymph nodes is there any problem ?

Im done my total hysterectomy operation. .

I just had a hysterectomy two weeks ago up doing some stuff but pelvic area still feels a bit tender.

I am week 3 on a radical robotic hysterectomy. Im feeling a pressure from the cuff or like theres something inside me. Is this normal? I have not bled since the surgery

I’m pre surgical and I’m wondering if there are any exercises I can do to strengthen my pelvic floor to improve my surgical outcome?

Day 8 post hysterectomy. Only ovaries remain. It's the serious pain when passing gas or when pooping. When I wake up to go pee, I feel the pressure on the bladder increase and my focus is to get to toilet without any accident. 😢

Pain after 30 years of hysterectomy, how can I help myself

can going up and down ur stairs effect ur cut I had a total hysterectomy cuz after six weeks my cut is still sending puss is it normal

I'm scheduled for a total hysterectomy vaginally assisted. I'm concerned of prolapse down the road because I lift weights. What is the risk after recovery?

1 day post op and I am in so much pain can not move at all when I use the restroom it burn so bad any tips

Maam after 5 months i m having pain in lower abdomen. May u pls tell me y

2 weeks post abdominal hysterectomy and my hips hurt a lot when I walk and my thighs hurt when laying down. Still sleeping on the couch….

Am six weeks since my hysterectomy. It has been a journey. Now having lots of hot flashes

How soon after surgery can I start doing pelvic floor exercises?

I can’t find the link to Your program. I am very interested.

What if you have precancerous fibriods? Should you get your tubes removed?

I had a radical hysterectomy… it took one year to be able to do what I did before surgery… without getting what I call a bladder spasm … it felt essentially like a classic period pain. …. I was never told to,do,pelvic floor exercises… how strange is that… one question… it’s now almost 3 years since the operation… if if sit with my feet up on a low stool at the computer…. It triggers the same spasm …which requires lying down with knees up under pillow…and pain meds… I asked my oncologist about it the other day at my 6 month visit and he dismissed it out of hand. I am not sure why I am still experiencing pain for that one activity… so should I still be expecting pain so many years later… it was a vaginal surgery…

I have chronic constipation l need hystrectomy how can l

me TAHBSO last 1 mo.ago

Hi Dawn, may i have your opinion, please? I'm 54 and basically fine with the heavy bleeding/fibroid and the low energy. Is it safer for my health to get hysterectomy or wait to end periods naturally?

I'm 8 days pre-surgery. My original issue is a prolapsed bladder.

Had a total open abdominal hysterectomy Where are y’all located?

Both my

They want to do a hysterectomy wife should she keep her cervix?

Pt

I wish for once someone could possibly do a positive video for women. Instead of the list of problems you could have.

Prolapse can happen??? Truth is, prolapse WILL happen. Pelvic floor exercises can only do so much, as the problem comes from above - the intestines cant help but fill the gap, and press down on bowel and bladder

Thank you so much 👍🌷🙏 I just wondering witch is good for losing belly?