Hi I have my RH booked for Monday 13/1, am feeling anxious about it but kind of want it done now as it’s hanging over me and just want to start moving forward with recovery. I am 61 and went through menopause at 46, all meno symptoms mostly gone by mid 50’s. So as they’ll be removing everything how likely is it I’ll get a return of meno symptoms? I thought I would be ok but apparently the ovaries still produce small amounts of oestrogen for years so is this something else I’ll have to deal with? Interested in other post meno ladies experiences x thanks x
Hi Seffie
Just popping on to wish you all the best for your upcoming surgery. I hope it goes smoothly for you and your recovery goes well.
My radical hysterectomy was abandoned while I was on the operating table 5 years ago this week, but I did have my ovaries removed as part of my larger surgery a few weeks later. I was 57 at the time, and had gone through the menopause with no issues at around 52. After my surgery I had no menopause symptoms at all, thankfully. With a radical hysterectomy taking everything, I hope you find you are not troubled by any meno symptoms as you recover. Take things easy!
Sarah xx
My advice would be to you and anyone else would be don’t let yourself get constipated! The bowel doesn’t like being manhandled during the op and it can take time to start working properly again.
It’s very useful to put your feet up on a little stool when you’re going to the loo, ans it puts you in a more natural position to make things easier, and don’t strain. Also, I found it better to take stool softeners rather than laxatives as they are kinder to you. Constipation was my biggest issue and I wish I had taken stool softeners earlier. Even though I didn’t have anything removed in my attempted RH, I still had a large open abdominal incision and I was so scared of bursting my staples! Peppermint tea was good to stop a windy tummy too.
Sarah xx
