Hello all, im new here, i am 55 a very much loved nanna to 5, after post menopause bleed i had hysteroscopy with 3 week wait, told its atypical hyperplasia with a 30-50% risk that at hysterectomy uterus may have cancer, I was shocked.
Im terrified of surgery, I have never had anaesthetic or surgery before, just 3 normal deliveries in my early 20's.
I have wonderful family support which im grateful for and ongoing therapist for GAD and a PTSD trauma.
The consultant said would be robotic surgery or her doing it, think both keyhole style i wasn't taking it all in.
Hi Lovednanny
Welcome to the Womb group.
I am sorry to hear that you have had some bleeding and this has shown some atypical hyperplasia. I can understand that it is worrying to be told that there may be some cancer present.
I do understand that it is scary to be told that you need surgery. I remember being told that although having a hysterectomy is a massive thing for us, for the doctors performing the surgery, it is a very routine operation and they do several a day. It is normal for the surgery to be done via keyhole where it is medically possible and this normally leads to a more straightforward recovery. Mine was in 2022. I was in hospital for 1 night. I had little pain and recovered quickly. Having your family around you will really help.
Having an anaesthetic can be worrying but before surgery you will have a separate appointment and will be thoroughly checked to make sure that an anaesthetic is safe for you. Everything is checked- BMI, blood pressure, ECG etc.
I know that this is a worrying time and if it would help to talk things through please do give the Support Line a call. They are there from 8am-8pm daily. The number is below.
I wish you well for your surgery and if there is anything you want to ask about or need, please do let us know.
Jane
