HYSTERECTOMY ROBOTIC MY EXPERIENCE

[@debbiewilliams9981]

I had the robotic hysterectomy exactly 6 weeks ago today. I have had no problems at all. No pain after surgery except maybe 1 day with few cramps but nothing major. I was already in post menopause so didnt have to take any hormones. Experience better than I expected.

[@Judykag]

That’s great!! I’m so happy it went well

[@peggylasalle5966]

So lucky I'm day 11 & still in pain my drs are like don't worry about it

[@SueK449]

I’m 62 and am scheduled to have my hysterectomy in October. No concerns about hormones at this point in my life, but still scared about the surgery. I had gained some weight in my 50s, and blew out both knees two years ago. Being mobility challenged makes weight loss sooo hard. The doctor told me they may be able to do the surgery robotically, but maybe not because of my weight. I keep hearing the key to recovery is walking…which is very hard for me. So a lot of apprehension. Thank you for your reassuring tone…hearing from older ladies is very comforting.

[@Judykag]

Sometimes it seems like life/healthcare is a vicious circle. Walk but you can’t ugh. But let me give you some hope here. If you can walk through your house or back and forth to the mailbox that is enough. Just say to yourself-I will get up and walk at ten and twelve and so forth. You will get enough in and as energy returns you can do more. Please don’t get down on yourself because you can and will do this. Let me know ow how you do❤️

[@SueK449]

Thank you for your kind response! I have been forcing myself to walk every day in preparation for my surgery next week. Very nervous about it but I have confidence in my doctor and have a very supportive husband. Thank you again for helping others by describing your experience. We are all in this together! ❤️

[@sarahogren3697]

Thank you for filming this. I am 46 with a 9cm fibroid and will be scheduled for hysterectomy shortly.

[@Judykag]

You’re welcome! I know you’re scared. Follow Drs orders explicitly and it will be ok🎈. If you think about it let me know how you do.

[@karerodriguez1704]

Thank you so much for your advice. My surgery is this next Wednesday on October 2 of 2024. Thank you and I’m going to follow everything you say knowing me I will do more than I supposed to. 🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️

[@Judykag]

I will be thinking of you

[@odym6090]

Thank you so much for making this video ! I’m thinking on doing it but I’m worried about what’s next .. your video is good and the way you explain is so calm and nice .. 😊

[@LizaZee]

Thank you Judy. I am facing this surgery as well. I’m concerned about recovery so thank you for your guidance (I’m 64).

[@Sherrie561]

At 60 I went for my Pap, and they happen to find a large mass which they thought was a fibroid. Had ultrasound and MRI everything showed benign and when they went in there, it was this humongous benign mass coming off my ovary adhered to everything in my abdominal cavity. Luckily they had decided to go in through my C-section scar, but she took everything because they did not want to take any chances and I am OK with that. I was already on estrogen for menopause. It’s just crazy with us. Women have to go through.

[@margaretsomerville2510]

Had similar experience and diagnosis at age 72! What a rollercoaster ride, will have surgery next month after 2 years of monitoring as the mass grew and the other ovary developed a cyst. Thank you for sharing your experience. I do look forward to a change in timing of toileting 24/7.

[@KrystalHarwood-z1b]

i had a benign fibroid at age 39 and it has been reported it has grown only a little from 15cms. but they are still suggesting having robotic. ive youtubed the machine. looks really cool lol.

[@shaylalatoya]

Thank you for sharing! I will be 40 in June 2023 and I have no children. I was diagnosed with adenomyosis. The pain i experience during my cycles is excruciating and i also have pain 1 week before and after my cycle. I loose a lot of blood and am severely anemic. Ive had to have 2 blood transfusions. The only thing that makes me hesitate about having a hysterectomy is not having a child. However I just dont see it in my future. I dont even have a boyfriend. Been single most of my life. I hate that im on the fence about this decision because of a hope to have a family one day. My pain is just so terrible.

[@Judykag]

I am so sorry 😞. I know it’s not my decision and it’s very personal but I can promise you would feel so much better.

[@kristimartinez7528]

Thanks for sharing Judy. It is important for women to understand these things. 🤗❤️

[@Judykag]

Hey guys! Something I didn’t mention was 9years later my ovaries became cancerous. FYI

[@Prairiesrock]

Yikes! How did you catch that? Were you having ultrasounds? I have the BRCA1 gene, and have regular ultrasounds, but I'm contemplating having my tubes and ovaries removed since pelvic ultrasounds don't always catch cancer early . I'm 64, so no reason not to really except I've never had surgery and I'm a big scairdy cat. Thanks and best wishes!

[@Judykag]

@@Prairiesrock I was having symptoms such as unrelenting fatigue and heartburn with bowel changes.

[@kristenhamilton7062]

Are you cancer free now?

[@Judykag]

That’s what they tell me 😄

[@kristenhamilton7062]

@@Judykag Prayers that they are right.

[@jeannienickel7]

I’m 63 & had full hysterectomy 4 weeks ago as preventative risks since receiving confirmation of Genetic disorder. My mom has had 5 cancers & have several relatives also having cancer and joined genetic clinic for diagnosis. My recovery is going well but certainly feel lazy. I’m glad I listened to my Dr. I only took pain meds for a few days, drank lots of water, fibre drinks, Gatorade & took CBD oil under my tongue as well as used essential oils on my tummy to reduce gas. I bought a support belt at medical supply store which really helped. I look fine on the outside so hard for people to accept I’m still in recovery at week 4! I really miss soaking in my tub and hope after appointment with surgeon coming up soon will give go ahead

[@Judykag]

I’m glad to hear you are doing well. There is an end to this. I have found people only understand what they have been through themselves. My daughter is having her surgery this month. Stay well

[@jeannienickel7]

@@Judykag thx for sharing & wishes for wellness

[@traciebarthel3319]

Hi Judy. I'm 52 and I just had this done 1 week ago. They removed everything including my ovaries. Recovery was definitely worse than I thought it would be which surprised me because I am an active and fit person.

[@Judykag]

It’s major surgery. Even though they call it a “procedure “. Ugh. Be good to yourself and patient. Let me know if you have anything you want to discuss.

[@Judykag]

@@valerinagalvina it took the full six weeks to fully feel like myself. The pain I was able to manage with Tylenol. It was painful but with knowing you improve a little each day it gives you hope,make sense? Follow Dr orders strictly and you will looking at this in the rear view mirror before you know it 👍

[@traciebarthel3319]

@@valerinagalvina stay on your pain medication even if you think you don't need it. If it's laproscopic I recommend no carbonated beverages for a week and drink peppermint tea. Take gas x and chew gum. These tips will help with the horrible gas pain that takes a week or so to leave your body. Don't feel bad if you can't urinate hours after the surgery. It takes a few hours and many trips to the bathroom to get things working again. Hystersisters is an amazing site with great advice that I still use even 3 months out.

[@dinapalkowski8146]

I'm having a laproscopic abdominal partial hysterectomy, leave in cervix. I have prolapsed uterus

[@Judykag]

@dinapalkowski8146 👍👍👍

[@evarodriguezalequin5705]

Thank you for posting video. I’m to have robotic surgery next month.

[@Judykag]

You will do great💕

[@evarodriguezalequin5705]

@@Judykag thank you

[@kjo9110]

When I went through menopause in my 50s, nearly 20 years ago, I experienced that same sadness and also some anger, even though I didn't plan to have any more babies. Now I'll be having a hysterectomy in the near future. Thank you for the heads-up about the emotional side of this experience.

[@Judykag]

You are welcome!

[@dawnw1294]

Hi Judy, I’m 49 and my doctor is really encouraging me to get a hysterectomy due to bleeding long periods of time and they are very painful and awful. I am scared out of my mind. Even though I’m not having anymore kids the finality to having this done scares me to death!

[@Judykag]

It’s natural to be scared. We think of all that can happen. And yes,I was done having babies but the deep and yet distant thought that that “gift” needed to be taken away was something I had to work with. But I promise you that after you will feel like a new woman. No more bleeding and worrying about bleeding. It becomes your whole existence. After you can focus on the good parts of life. It’s a personal decision and if you decide to you won’t even look back.❤️. Since this video my daughter had her hysterectomy. She is 41 and she did very well. Let me know how you do. (I encourage you to take your ovaries).

[@pchaynes]

I had a complete robotic hysterectomy the day before Thanksgiving. I went home the same day. I had minimal pain and I am now completely recovered. In hindsight, it was a very easy surgery but I had a good surgeon. I cannot speak to the psychological impact, I am 70 and obviously had no need for my uterus and ovaries any longer.

[@bornagainartist]

thank you so much for this video! I am scheduled to have my surgery tomorrow and have been anxious about it.

[@Judykag]

You are welcome, you will be in my thoughts. You will feel so much better. Just give it the six weeks and look forward to the holidays ❤️

[@thesuitcasevoyager3860]

How was your surgery?

[@bornagainartist]

@@thesuitcasevoyager3860 it went just fine. thank you for asking. pain was pretty minimal and I made sure to take it easy and rest. honestly the worst part was the few days of constipation after the surgery. that caused the most discomfort but b/c you and others discussed this likelihood I was prepared for that to happen and didn't freak out about it. thanks again!

[@favored81]

Thanks for talking about rest I need to learn this. I hope to have my date soon

[@purpleflower3839]

Good info thanks

[@kristenhamilton7062]

I appreciate you sharing your experience. Some good suggestions in there. My story is a little different…I’m looking for older women (60ish) who are about to have a total hysterectomy. My situation isn’t urgent and it’s more of a reassurance than anything. My mother passed away in Sept (2023) of Ovarian cancer. Her tumor was the size of a cantaloupe and she did not have any symptoms until just before the surgery. They discovered it because her white blood cell count was triple the normal. It was also just her time to go Home. I’ve been debating with myself “should I or not?” I bleed (still) from time to time but everything checks out normal. Ovarian cancer is hard to catch early so I am leaning toward getting in done. 1) it will give me reassurance and 2) it’ll force me to not do physical work after taking care of my mom estate (sifting through and selling her home) and then also downsizing our house, selling and moving to a smaller place in the same year. For someone that has a hard time not working, I think that will be challenging to not do anything for 6 weeks (my doctor said 10) so your comment about really following those orders was important for me to hear. Thank you for doing your video.

[@Judykag]

Best of luck to you! It would be a lot less to worry about. I wonder if your mom felt things and put it down to something else? Let me know how you do with everything. Be good to yourself 💗

[@kristenhamilton7062]

@@Judykag Not until just before surgery. The only other symptom she had was explosive bowel movements and she chalked it up to “age”. Thank you, surgery set for July 2nd.

[@AnsleyWalker]

i’m weird about pain meds too

[@judyb278]

I just found your channel. How ironic as my name is Judy and I had fibroids as well. I had my hysterectomy two days ago. Thank you for sharing your experience. The support group you speak of I'm a part of that as well. It has been helpful for me also. Did you wait until six weeks or longer to get back into cleaning and vacuuming?

[@Judykag]

I messed up and tried to do to much at 4 weeks. After six weeks I was back to normal! It’s going to be ok. I promise.

[@judyb278]

Thank you for the reassurance I appreciate it.😊

[@eckstein2012]

Thank you! What was the website for women share the experience?

[@Judykag]

It was called HysterSisters.

[@italy_jaz]

I had my robotic hysterectomy October 2, 2024 in Pesaro, Italy. My doctor was great and the nurses were caring and kind. I went home 1 1/2 days after everything was removed (uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes & cervix). 12 hours after surgery I was able to eat and walk in the hospital. No pain just soreness. I’m 65 🎉

[@Judykag]

@@italy_jaz that’s wonderful! Here’s to your fresh new start🤩

[@amandaathanas4027]

Did you notice the most pain at the biggest trochar? Did you need to brace that area if you coughed or sneezed?

[@Judykag]

Yes I did. No fun to sneeze

[@desnebuchanan4165]

Interesting video, I had my first baby at 43 nine months :⁠-⁠)

[@gretahoward5412]

Thank you so much! I'm 47, without any biological children BUT I do have two adopted daughters and 3 bonus children. I'm newly remarried and not looking to have children- I'm too tired for that 😂. Love to but no. You get me- you said the right words that other videos didn't. Thank you ❤

[@Judykag]

You’re welcome! Glad it helped

[@peggylasalle5966]

I had it all removed 12 days ago & I'm still in allot of pain. I coughed & I felt something pop last night. I'm to scared to go to the Dr.

[@Judykag]

Maybe just call them and report that. Honestly it’s probably fine. It was definitely painful but it will end. My daughter goes tomorrow for hers.

[@weaselwacker5462]

I have 27 cm fibroid and been putting off surgery. Doc says laproscopic and take it out through belly button so he can bag it up before he breaks it up. I am 52

[@Judykag]

Sounds like a good plan. I know it’s scary but it’s so worth it.

[@weaselwacker5462]

@@Judykag thank you. Its a total hysterectomy

[@Judykag]

@weaselwacker5462 good. Get it done and behind you 😘

[@workfromhome411_]

I need to have one soon… my doctor says it all has to come out or you can and most likely will get cancer. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Judykag]

True

[@nancyhuerta5703]

Hello Judy I'm glad you got through it, your very blessed!! Hebrews 11:6

[@antontutoveanu]

If they remove it needs to be done via abdomen. It is not necessary to put anything through down there otherwise its assault.

[@Judykag]

Interesting

[@RNAngela]

you are obviously male and even more obviously, have no clue.

[@saydiebennett7951]

i’m 30 and have my hysterectomy in 2 days. this video helped me so much. thank you. 🫶🏻

[@Judykag]

Glad it helped! Good luck, you will feel so much better 😀