Life After Hysterectomy: Seeking Support and Connection

Hello! Karen, welcome to the family. We are all on individual journeys, but we can still relate to each other. Chemo and radiation treatments are a really exhausting process. Hopefully you are feeling better and taking good care of yourself. Self care is important to your recovery. For myself I have really focused on nutrition and exercise to help me throughout this process. Stay positive and moving forward!

Hi Karen, I’m recovery from a full hysterectomy from endometrial cancer myself. I just found out that I’ll need chemo and radiation. It’s been a roller coaster of emotions and the steps of finding out one thing from the next. Do you do anything to prepare for the chemo? My hysterectomy surgery was a week ago and the Dr wants me to start chemo by the 24th.

Hi Ludy! If you don’t mind me interjecting my experience with chemo treatments. The chemo treatment is around 3-4 hours, basically it’s an IV. I was given hydration, electrolytes, and chemo. You’re in a room with other patients. I could bring snacks or something to eat. You sit or lay back in the recliner. They would give me a warm blanket and a pillow. You can nap while you are getting the IV, watch the TV they have on, read, use your phone. I had a favorite seat that I could plug and use my phone (internet) while getting treatment. You are monitored by the nurses the whole time. I hope this is helpful to you! 🙏 good luck,stay strong!💪

Yes Ludy Richard is correct drink plenty i mean plenty of water after chemo.normalky my down days were day #3 but just get lots of rest do what u can an hopefully there's support for you whatever u do don't do much after that surgery.allow ur body to heal I keep my prayers going and listen to my spiritual music But u find your zone 🙏 I have completed 6 rounds now I have to start maintenance next week.

Hi I had endometrial cancer 25 yrs ago 20 radiation’s and 3 internal. I’m a survivor. Now modles on my lung catscan recommended pet scan or biopsy scared again

My name is Judi, and I have had 2 surgeries, a hysterectomy and a month later surgery for a tumor attached to my colon. I am recovering from the second surgery and dealing with a colostomy and going back into delayed chemo treatments. Is there anyone else dealing with these conditions?

Finding connection with others who understand this journey can make such a meaningful difference during recovery and treatment. This community is filled with people who truly get what it's like to navigate these challenges, and sharing experiences often helps everyone feel less alone. Wishing strength and healing as you move forward, and hoping you find the support and understanding you're looking for here.