Hello lovelies, I’m out the other side and home after surgery Thursday. It’s all went well and was keyhole with removal vaginally. My care afterwards was appalling, so much so I came home last night as there was no way I was being left on my own in...
It’s so hard to believe that my op was in 2017 and now 5 years later well, i have been officially discharged from regular check ups with the gynae team, although still telephone reviews due to on going other issues that they want to be kept aware of,...
I had my surgery on Wednesday, quite bloated passing some gas , it’s now Sunday and No bowel movement, I am eating well and taking a stool softener every day. What are you ladies experiences with how long does it take to have a bowel movement?? Is this...
Hello everyone, I've just received a letter this morning for my Pre-Assessment Anaesthetics appointment, due on Thursday 6th October. Can anyone tell me what is the usual expected time in between this and the actual operation? I have a two-night break...
Me again I know I need to wait for the histology results but what is next, what happens in the next few weeks? Also should I be starting HRT? I’m 42. thanks x
Please has anyone has vaginal packing, they are removing it tomorrow, is it going to be really painful? It’s so uncomfortable right now and painful
I am bit fed up and emotional over the last few days and would love tips for cheering myself up. TBSO three weeks ago for stage 1a. Histology due 5th October at post op check. Had an intermittent headache for a few days that is making me a bit nauseous...
Hello ladies, My surgery is this Thursday. Not sure yet if it will be keyhole or open, they will decide at the time. I’m a larger lady, aged 42. I’ve gone through the helpful list of what to pack. Anything else I need to prepare? I’ve arranged childcare...
My original surgery date was Nov, bumped up for Oct3. Just got a call for an cancellation, now surgery is tomorrow feeling very nervous and scared as this happened so fast. I feel like I have not enough time to prepare. So much paperwork to read before...
Dear all, Hope you are doing ok. Such a friendly lot of ladies here. I am recovering from the 4th cycle of paclitaxel/ carboplatin and wanted to asked you who are doing chemo of your experience. I have felt hungry all the time during the last couple...
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