I accidentally missed May’s blog post because we were moving! My husband and I bought a condo and I have been really busy with that and of course moving into said condo. It’s been a real struggle. I seem to have gained weight or at least I feel really heavy and my uterus now protrudes as if I am pregnant. I also constantly feel as if I need to pee. I’ve been fortunate to have my husband’s help. I certainly wouldn’t be able to pull off the same moves I have in my 20’s.

The good news is after giving up for a few months I called the surgeon’s office and got through! She ended up calling me back a few days later with my surgery date!! I am scheduled in the hospital for September 16th, 2025. It’s a bit later than I thought it’d be but I am just happy that I now have a tangible date.

I was told they will call me 1 Month before for tests and confirmation, 1 week before for prep and then the day before for the time to be at the hospital. I guess I am a little scared but I expected my blood to run cold when she told me but maybe it’s just enough time. 84 days from the day I am posting this. Oh, I just did that math now and I guess I am feeling a little bit more stressed now. 84 days, that’s 11 weeks and 5 days from now. Gosh.

I am trying to remember the positives like I am only going to have two more of these vicious periods before I am able to heal. I also am getting a puppy when I am healed and come winter I will be looking for my sweet baby pup. It’s really huge news, I am so hopeful; it will improve my quality of life and I’ll be able to travel without worrying I’ll get bleeding or cramping. I am concerned about my weight, I hope to lose 20-23 pounds in the next couple of months leading to the date.

I have heard a few times from a few different women both online and in my life that it is a bit harder to lose weight unassisted after the hysterectomy and this has me pretty concerned. I hope the uterus is 20 pounds. I keep joking to friends but like I am just joking and I really should try to snack less and walk more. I believe if I go into surgery in the habit of walking lots and eating well, learning to walk and poop again after words is going to be easier. I am pretty worried about pooping after surgery especially because currently It just hurts so much to move my bowels and it often backs up for up to ten days then all comes in an agonizing onslaught of an attack on my torso.

Well Just a few more monthly blogs and I will be posting on here a lot more often to share more details of my experience.

See you next month maybe..