Hysterectomy video 7. Week 4 recovery

I’m not sure if it’s hormone related but have definitely felt some changes in mood, emotional and mental state. Akin to menopause symptoms, the ones I had pre HRT, wondering if I’d I need to up my oestrogen dosage. I had my ovaries conserved so shouldn’t be surgical menopause. However there’s a good chance my hormones may be fluctuation post op. Of course I have no idea as like I’ve stated before no one gave me any advice on menopause/HRT pre or post operation although asked many people. Watch this space.

Hysterectomy video 6. Day 9 recovery

Not had allot to report so left it a few days until now. 

Hysterectomy video 5. Recovery day 4

Today I definitely feel I’ve turned a corner! 😀

Hysterectomy video 4. Day 3 recovery

Here’s the latest on my hysterectomy story!

Hysterectomy video 3. Post op 48hrs

I’ve now made it home and am laid up in bed hopefully to start my recovery! I’ll continue with the video diary during my recovery.

Hysterectomy video 2. Post op 24hrs

7.00am
I had my surgery yesterday at 12.15 and was taken up to the ward about 2.15pm. I was sick up to 11.00pm, when we finally found an anti-sickness drug that worked. Not a pretty sight as you can imagine. Once I felt better I told the nurse I was going to use my HRT oestrogen gel and she advised not to until I spoke to dr today. I explained I’d used it for nearly three yrs so intended on using it and I did. From what I’ve experienced so far, I don’t see the point waiting to talk to a dr when they seem totally ill informed and disinterested in discussing menopause and HRT it fully.

Hysterectomy Video Diary 1. Pre op

PLEASE RETWEET TO RAISE AWARENESS!
I decided to keep a video diary to record how my hysterectomy effects my menopause. I’m having my ovaries and cervix kept, so it’s removal of womb only. I’m already in n peri menopause and taking HRT. The effect of surgery on menopause  has not been discussed in depth, it’s been touched on very briefly. I had two consultations pre surgery one of which I requested to discuss menopause and HRT. It had still not been addressed fully to which I’m astounded.

Presently my HRT is managing my many menopause symptoms well both physically and mentally. Follow my diary to see how/if my menopause is effected and how menopause and HRT is dealt with post surgery.