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Hi popsysmum,

I was given very similar pre operative result, stage 1a/b, I had my appointment with consultant on 1st September and had my operation last Thursday. I completely understand your fear, there couldn’t have been anyone more terrified than me, and it’s normal fear, everything is fast moving and surreal. The consultant said I had had everything removed as planned, a total hysterectomy bilateral salpingo ooepherectomy, an absolute mouthful but basically everything removed! I was in Thursday at  7am, went to theatre at 9am, back in ward at 12.45 and left hospital for home the next day at 12.15! Amazing when you think in and out in a day, back in the day my mum was in hospital 2 weeks! My hospital use the enhanced recovery program, which apparently prepares you for coming home before you go for your procedure, and it obviously works. I’m taking it easy now, not in any bad pain, twingy-yes, lots of tummy wind!- get some peppermint tea in and take some with you, it’s amazing! Honestly Popsysmum, if I can help with any of your fear, or help in any way just message me. Before my operation, I was helped so much with my anxiety and fear by everyone on this site, it definitely helped me, so whatever questions or fear you may have just ask. Sending lots of love for your appointment today,- you’ll be fine, love Emm xx

Hi I can't add much more to what Emmpea has said. I was stage 1B after hysterectomy with a 4cm tumour. After I had just 3 x brachytherapy sessions.

Come back and let us know how it goes.

Big hugs, Barb xx

Thank you he said it was contained but just beginning to grow into muscle wall I have to have the incision in lower abdomen as I'm too narrow for the keyhole op as they take it out through, its because I've not had children, so in for 3 days a wed to sat job then I will be able to look after myself, may need radiotherapy after don't know yet, but he said it will be a cure, possibly 3_4 weeks time on urgent list the sooner its gone the better, I won't know what to do with myself in for 3 days I'll take my kindle & small notebook computer that has games on to keep me occupied, can't stand peppermint but if you recommend it I'll try!  Meanwhile going to have a couple days at our caravan before bring it home for the winter, the season closes oct 31st so done quite well, should have seen doc sooner, can't turn clock back just got to go forwards now

I’m glad you’re getting sorted. It’s daunting, it’s a frightening word, but just take comfort as I am from the really positive outcomes of all the ladies on here who are further down the recovery path than we are. The lady in the next bed had an open hysterectomy & she was absolutely fine, she just had to stay an extra day, but was up and about & said she felt well. You do right going off, distraction is just what you need, and a change of scenery will do you good. You will soon have it over and done with popsysmum, take comfort from the fact that endometrial cancer is slow growing, so don’t double think on what you could of/should of done, it’s just torment, and not what you need. I’m sending lots of positive hugs to you, and always here to off load if you need to. Love Emm xx

Hi thanks for the reassuring words good to hear about the other lady who had open surgery same as I'm having, the Dr apparently is a top surgeon and was very kind and confident, I feel better today knowing I can see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, but feel tears coming as I write this, its good to talk with like minded people xxx

Oh, popsysmum, anytime you need a chat or have any question mark at the end of your head full of thoughts, I’m here to try and help. My head was so full, I kept saying I’m so glad no one can hear what I’m thinking, or they’d think I’d gone completely loopylou! You will be in very competent hands, write anything down you think of to ask the consultant. They are hurdles we need to get over, and we all need an helping hand! My mind is now whirring as to what the result will be and if I will need further treatment, but that’s at least 6 weeks away, so I’m trying to concentrate on the now and healing and resting. Support has definitely been such a comfort for me, and if I can offer that to you to help allay any worries please don’t hesitate to message. Love Emm xx

Thanks im keeping busy now going to defrost freezer then got to collect the dogs flea and worm treatments so that should occupy the morning lol, thank you again Em xx

Dear Em hope you continue with the healing process and thank you for making time for me, good luck xxx