Hi
I am recovered from my hysterectomy 7 weeks ago I have been given all clear no further treatment needed I just wondered is it normal to feel down and teary following this operation my brain is telling me I should be bouncing happy coz my cancers all gone but I feel a bit lost/empty like it’s not even happened and quite down in the dumps some days even tearful for no reason
is it normal to feel like this because it’s all over
thanks in advance
Hi ZippyG,
Thanks for getting in touch during what must be a challenging time for you. My name is Hayley and I am one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists.
I see that you’ve joined our womb cancer forum and I hope that you’re finding the community supportive.
I am pleased to hear that your surgery has been successful and that you don’t have to have any further treatment. When treatment has finished, it is normal for people to experience a wide range of emotions. As you say, you would possibly expect to feel relieved and happy however, it can be normal for things to “catch up” with you. What is important to know is that there is no right or wrong way to be feeling.
Additionally, I wonder if you also had your ovaries removed during surgery, as many women have these removed at the same time as their womb. The ovaries are responsible for the production of hormones and if these were removed, there could also be a hormonal component to your feelings, as your body adjusts over the coming months.
Often women find they need additional support with how they’re feeling. You might find it helpful to have a conversation with your GP who could talk about some of the talking therapies that are available or discuss medications if they felt it was appropriate.
Similarly, some women find it helpful to chat with one of our advisors on the support line. We also run a free counselling service in partnership with BUPA, who can offer up to six sessions of one-to-one counselling to offer coping techniques and strategies ot manage how you’re feeling.
Some women find that chatting with others who have been in a similar position can be helpful such as our telephone buddies scheme or the womb cancer forum you’ve joined. Similarly you may find it helpful to contact your local Macmillan Support Centre and explore if there are any complementary therapies available to you.
Best wishes,
Hayley, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist
You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email
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