Aytipical Hyperplasia

Hi Y12

I am pleased to hear that you now have your date for surgery and it is not too far ahead.

It is understandable to feel nervous before such an operation. My hysterectomy in April 2022, was very straightforward, I had little pain, went home the following day and recovered quickly. It was a case of resting up, moving around when I could - I took short walks- but to make sure I wasn't overdoing it or lifting anything.

Is there anything in particular worrying you about the operation?

I will pop a couple of links with a bit more info in case it helps.

Hysterectomy - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Hysterectomy | Macmillan Cancer Support

Jane

Hi Y12

Sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. It’s really understandable to be worried about your hysterectomy. I have recently added a new post in this forum about my very positive hysterectomy experience. I too was very anxious and whilst we are all different, I am recovering really well. I can honestly say I’ve had no pain, just a bit of discomfort especially if I cough or laugh. It’s been under a week since my surgery and I keep forgetting I should be taking things easy. This waiting bit is the hardest, but trust the surgeons ( my surgeon said to me that doing a hysterectomy is as straightforward to her as me making beans on toast!) 

I set up a 2 week rota of visitors (I live alone) who are popping  in just for an hour or so each day to check I’m ok and to do any of the heavier jobs for me and I am enjoying their company and it gives a focus to the day.
I wish you all the best. Not long till your surgery is over and you can begin your recovery. X 

I too recently had a hysterectomy and am 7 weeks post op. I too had little pain and now feel 100% better. I had to have an iron infusion pre op as my levels dropped to 3.2 and a further infusion post op. They helped so much. It is definitely the waiting that is the hardest we all find that difficult, try to keep yourself busy. I am waiting on histology results now and finding that difficult but my surgeon and all the hospital team have been amazing xx

I'm nearly 4 weeks post op and was very anxious in the run up. The waiting is hard but I did find keeping myself occupied helped as did keeping moving - I walked around the block of I found I was getting too anxious. I was only in hospital for one night and am making progress every day. The nurse did emphasise not overdoing though! I found posting here really helpful with last minute questions or concerns and feeling prepared can help. Best wishes 

Thank you for listening. It’s the anaesthetic that I’m worried about as I’ve only ever been put under once and that was when I had my daughter 32 years ago and it was a mad rush so I didn’t have time to think about it x

Thank you for the advice. Luckily I work in a school so going back to work next week will keep me occupied and busy before the op. X

Thank you for the advice x

Thank you for the advice and I’m quite lucky that I have people who are going to look out for me after the op but I know I’m going to get restless x

You will be fine, I hadn't had a general anesthetic at all before and was really nervous but the nurses a d anythetitist were really good and looked after me. Please keep us informed how you get in xx

I walked to the operating theatre where I met the anaesthetist that I had seen earlier that morning. There were to assistants with him- i think the female was an HCA/Nurse. First thing that happened was a canula was put in the back of my hand with a tiny needle. Then I sat on the edge of the operating table and they put in an epidural- it took about 2 minutes. I had one of those finger tip monitors on my finger. The anaesthetist then said to lie down on the table and he was just going to give me something to relax- I was out in seconds. No pain, stress or anything. I woke up about 5 hours later. The same anaesthetist came to check on me and topped up my meds. I then went back to the ward- was pushed in my bed where I was greeted by an HCA who did obs and bought me a welcome cup of tea and something to eat. 

The whole anaesthetic process was calm, unrushed and fine. My last one was around 30 years previous so I did feel a bit anxious. It was all very smooth and they really do monitor you well