Health

The reluctant patient! – Karen’s Story

June 13, 2012

I was totally against having a hysterectomy. Even though my family was complete, it was something I didn’t want. Even on the morning of the operation, if the consultant had said we’d found something new to try, I would have packed up and come home.

Now I’m through it and I am 100% better for it! I have more energy, feel happier and no longer have heavy, draining periods for weeks at a time.

The only thing I have to sort out is my night sweats and hot flushes, but I am trying various herbal remedies to try and sort these out. I am now very happy and am glad I went through this major op that has allowed me to get my life back on track. It is a very complicated operation, but, for me, it is one of the best things that has ever happened!

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Other people’s stories help women feel less isolated. They show that they aren’t going mad, missing the point or stupid.

Coping with IBS and hysterectomy

July 8, 2018

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common bowel condition that can affect up to a quarter of the population — and is twice as prevalent in women than men. In addition to the many women who already have IBS prior to surgery, 3% of women develop it after their hysterectomy, according to a 2008 study. Common symptoms…

Heavy Periods – Steph’s Story

March 2, 2013

After suffering from many painful mouth abscesses in January last year, my dentist suggested I get a blood test done as there was nothing wrong with my teeth and she couldn’t see a reason for them to keep re-occurring.

The tale of a worrier – Louise’s story

January 7, 2019

I am a worrier (a phrase that you will see later became relevant !) – it’s in my nature, so you can imagine what something as significant as a sub-total abdominal hysterectomy did to the worrying part of my brain. Having said that, I was relatively calm (for me) in the weeks leading up to…

1 week post op full hysterectomy and feeling good – Linda’s Story

May 14, 2014

Hi all. It’s 9 days since I had my full hysterectomy op (uterus and cervix) removal for prolapsed uterus. The symptoms pre op were really frustrating as although I didn’t have pain or bleeding and my monthly cycle was regular, I constantly felt like my womb was falling and it restricted my day to day…

Preparing for hysterectomy with strength training

September 13, 2018

Strength training before surgery isn’t a new concept, most surgeons for hip or knee replacements will advise a 6 week plan before surgery to help with the recovery. So why should we ignore this advice for a hysterectomy?

One week on – Lynn’s Story

September 11, 2014

Well, its one week on since my hysterectomy, two days in hospital then discharged and feel not too bad – better than I thought I would.

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