Well I’m home. Radical hysterectomy on Wednesday … painful, but bearable. Done laparoscopically … feeling emotional as I feel defeminised! Having been in an abusive marriage for 23 years I truly believe that my womb has held all the toxicity for me, held it contained … the tumour was escaping through my cervix and into my vagina … so it’s all gone. Radical. Grateful for the nhs. Hoping everyone is holding up ok. 

Glad you’re back home AliG. Time to start healing both physically and emotionally now! Sending you love. My surgery is on Monday morning. I’ll keep in touch on here with how I’m doing. Take care of yourself. 

Well I had my hysterectomy this morning. All went as planned- keyhole. I’m getting better care at my local hospital (Surrey) than I did 2 years ago when I went private!! The whole process has been slick, professional and extremely caring. I’m in virtually no pain; I’ve got no gas pain. I’m on a very quiet ward and am next to a big window so can watch the world go by. Feeling very fortunate and very grateful to be having such a positive experience! Hope everyone else is doing well. Xx

 I am so happy that surgery went well for you. That’s such good news. I also had the same experience as you in April with keyhole. I only stayed in hospital for one night and had no side effects whatsoever. However, do remember even though it is keyhole, it will still take time to heal inside. Please take it easy when you go home and get as much support around you as possible. Don’t rush things, and don’t go lifting things. Just do things at a gentle easy pace. People see me and cannot believe I have had this type of surgery and that I’ve bounced back so quickly. Wishing you all the very best moving forward. Always remember that YOU are the priority so look after you. Take care. x

Thank you Miss MayMay. Yes I’ll take it easy- I’m very good at that!! I’ll have my daughter with me at home for the first few days and then I’ve organised a very impressive rota of care from friends and neighbours for the following 2 weeks who have all offered help, so I’ve taken them up on it.  Hope you’re continuing to recover well. X 

Oh well done! Mine was very slick too … and a private ward to boot! Glad it’s gone so well … now rest up, be kind to yourself and go slowly xx

Yes I’m recovering but a few weeks after surgery I had 4 rounds of brachy treatment which is a form of radiation. It is usually given to try and minimise the cancer coming back. Hopefully you won’t need any radiation but I’m sure your consultant will update you as to the next steps. Rest well and enjoy all the pampering and friends/family doing as much as possible for you. Good luck. 

One final update after my hysterectomy on 19th August. I had my biopsy results back in a letter yesterday. It confirmed grade 1a endometrial cancer so no further treatment is needed. I will have a routine follow up on 19th October to discharge me and will be ‘self monitoring’ any changes I might have in the future. From going to my GP to surgery was 7 weeks. I am beyond grateful to everyone involved in my treatment and recovery. I am 3 weeks post op and am living a pretty much normal life- driving; out and about; light housework…. My recovery has been quick and really quite uneventful. My journey is over, but I will keep on here to offer whatever support I can to those who still need it, as I have found forum to be so helpful to me over the last few months. 

Wiseowl1 I’m really pleased to know that you recovered so well and that it was a grade 1A so caught in the early stages. It’s even better to know that you no longer have to worry about things. I’m also feeling pretty good, but will just keep an eye on things. I also do regular breast checks and got the kit for bowel screening in the post today. I’m not leaving anything to chance and just making sure that I am aware of my body and any changes should it occur. Continue to keep well and I wish you all the best going forward. 

Wiseowl1 I’m really pleased to know that you recovered so well and that it was a grade 1A so caught in the early stages. It’s even better to know that you no longer have to worry about things. I’m also feeling pretty good, but will just keep an eye on things. I also do regular breast checks and got the kit for bowel screening in the post today. I’m not leaving anything to chance and just making sure that I am aware of my body and any changes should it occur. Continue to keep well and I wish you all the best going forward.