pros and con of a hysterectomy

[Prettythings1]

hi all I’ve been told I’m going to be put on the waiting list. It could be years before I get one for a hysterectomy.

I want to know the pros and cons in your opinion was it worth it for those I’ve had one

personally, I am desperate for one week as I’ve had enough of the ProStap injections

I desperately want some kind of life back

I have two children under the age of seven both at School, thankfully which will help with the recovery. What is that like?

[Moon_maiden]

Hi

My experience is likely going to be different as I was 51, but so glad I did. The pelvic pain went away and even if it does return occasionally I can reduce that with Diclofenac. I’m still left with abdominal pain, no idea yet if linked or not.

If you do I’d suggest taking calcium and magnesium supplement to help your bones.

Have you spoken to your GP about it?

[Prettythings1 in reply to Moon_maiden]

no i can barly get to see my gp

[Moon_maiden in reply to Prettythings1]

This is the sort of thing they should be helping with advice, keep trying. 🤞

[Rocket14]

Hiya,

I had a full hysterectomy 4 months ago, after years of pain. I'm 55. I had mine in done in a robotic theatre due to the damage I have (due to endometriosis etc.)I was home after 3 hours after coming out of theatre.

Recovery is tough at times. I still get some pain but no where near the level of before. Not sure if endometriosis will come back as it was everywhere inside my body its a waiting game.

Having the hysterectomy is the best thing I have done. I'm starting to get my life back, I'm off painkillers, previously I was taking tramadol. I'm starting to walk again, I love going for walks in woods etc. I could hardly walk a mile before the pain hit. Now post op it's 5 miles but I don't push myself. It pain comes I stop, turn around and rest up.

I'm on HRT and I have put on weight which I'm unhappy with, so I will see what spring brings. I may come off it look for alternatives to with menopause.

All I can say it seems to have worked for me. Friends, family and colleagues have all said I look so much better now and they all witnessed how bad I got. I feel better in myself. I glad I had it done.

Xx

[Prettythings1 in reply to Rocket14]

that’s amazing. I’m so pleased you’re getting your life back now and are feeling better.

I have put on so much weight with this ProStep injection but can’t take HRT

I started slimming world I’ve lost 5 1/2 pounds in five weeks

it’s slow going, but I’m gonna stick with it

[Westminster1]

Hi, I had a total hysterectomy 12 months ago at 39 years old.

I was only on the waiting list for 6 months, I tried to go private with the same nhs doctor that worked for a private hospital part time, unfortunately he said he would need back up from other surgeons as the endo was on my bowel and bladder, everything was stuck together, and it would of cost 20k-30k.

I was an absolute mess and was one of the unfortunate ones who was in constant pain no matter what time of month it was, I used to cry to my husband that a dog wouldn’t be left in agony like I was, I couldn’t see any light at the end of the tunnel, my husband couldn’t stand to see me how I was and made it his mission to get me my operation.

I couldn’t get another appointment at hospital due to cancelled clinic’s because of covid, so booked in privately again, my Surgeon seen how bad I was and said he will place me at the top of his nhs list, 3 months later I had my operation.

I was up and about quiet quickly, I could feel the difference already, but quiet quickly new pains appeared, not as bad but bad enough, apparently the endo pain was masking my other issue with my bladder & bowel, that we didn’t know about.

So my answer would be yes definitely have the operation to help with endo, but remember going in to your operation that it may help or may not like me, it’s not a cure.

I hope this helps in some way. 💕

[Prettythings1 in reply to Westminster1]

thank you so much for replying

[vic777]

Hi I'm 6 weeks post op having had a hysterectomy, endometriosis excision, and some bowel removed. I was in theatre 8-9 hours with two surgeons and stayed in hospital 4 days. I've just commenced driving and I'm moving around better but still very swollen and sore on my right side.

Prior to the op I was on prostap, that was actually great for me but you can't stay on it long term.

I'm yet to see the effects of my surgery as the prostap is still in my system.

I'm hoping and praying that the endo does not return.

Hope you find what's right for you x

[Prettythings1 in reply to vic777]

wishing you a speedy recovery and hope that you see an improvement. Thank you for replying. X