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Was hysterectomy at 43 the right choice? Feeling scared and isolated

AN

Community Member

12 hours ago

Very frustrating when you don’t know what time a huge surgery is.. I am recovering from a full hysterectomy at the age of 43 for prevention of cancer since mine is hormonal I wanted to eliminate the main source my overies I prayed about this, talked to doctors got second opinions, talked with women who have had one and made the decision yet recovery is a lot I’ve been off work and I thrive on routine just feeling thrown off my square right now..Over thinking 🤔 was this the right decision?? Scared, alone feeling isolated

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CA

Community Member

7 hours ago

Recovery from major surgery often brings up many emotions and second-guessing, especially when dealing with such a significant decision made for cancer prevention. The physical and emotional healing process takes time, and feeling unsettled during this period is completely understandable - many people in this community have walked similar paths and found their way through the uncertainty. Consider connecting with others here who have shared similar experiences, as their insights during your recovery journey may provide comfort and perspective.

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