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@@yolandavalverde4864 You’re very welcome! I’m excited for you! I’m here for you if you have any questions or just need support 💕💕

@@SylvaPálová Thank you for your concern. I didn’t have to worry about the blood supply to my ovaries because my ovaries were removed. I have not had any urinary issues. I have not experienced any symptoms or issues with prolapse of any organs. Even women who have had no reproductive surgeries can experience prolapse and urinary issues, especially with age. My sex life is 1000x better. I don’t have anymore heavy bleeding. I don’t experience anymore issues with the hemorrhagic ovarian cysts anymore. No more pain. My orgasms are amazing now, even better than before. I have had no nerve damage or issues. ALL the sensation is still there. If my anatomy has changed, it has definitely been for the better. I have experienced zero issues with constipation. I am very regular and healthy in that department. As far as dementia, heart issues, and osteoporosis are concerned… Women are more likely to have those problems from drinking alcohol, smoking, or excessive sugar intake. I live a very healthy, active lifestyle. And I take just enough hormone replacement to help with bone health, without compromising my heart health or risk of blood clots. What I will say is that before my total hysterectomy, my overall health and well-being was far worse off than it is now or will be in the future, based on the issues I was experiencing and the long term effects of those issues. My mental health was struggling from the toll my hemorrhagic ovarian cysts were taking on me. I also struggled with chronic anemia that expensive, high quality iron supplements couldn’t even fix. I couldn’t be active because my abdomen was swollen with blood and fluid half the time. And the simplest things could trigger a hemorrhage, such as exercise or sex. Imagine how unhealthy a person is without any exercise or with chronically low ferritin levels. Imagine how healthy a marriage is with no sex. My quality of life and health prognoses were far worse without my total hysterectomy. Furthermore, I tried everything else before resorting to surgery. I didn’t jump into it impulsively. I spent a year trying everything else I could. I tried hormones. I tried supplements. I tried radical diet changes. I worked with a homeopathic specialist. It was a year of hell that finally brought me to my final option of a total hysterectomy. And I’m so glad I did it, and only wish I had done it sooner. I am so sorry to women who have had bad experiences with hysterectomies. I would never want to lead women astray. But fortunately, I have not had a bad experience. And all I can do is share my personal experience, which has been nothing but positive all around. Having said that, it’s only been 2.5 years since my total hysterectomy. I will always be open and honest about my experience. And if I do indeed have negative experiences with my heart, hormone, brain health, sexual intimacy, or anything, I promise to be honest about those experiences so that other women can make informed decisions based on research and accurate experiences of other women in the same or similar situations.

@@callieyoutube It is great and I am happy with you, but I have these problems unfortunately, sometime it can happen....

@@amyj4714 I am so excited for you! I don’t know your reasons for having the surgery, but for me, it was a life changer. The best decision I have ever made for my health. Let me know if you have any questions or need support throughout the process! 💕💕

@callieyoutube i had irregular bleeding and abdominal low grade endometroid adencarcinoma pre cancer cells and 50% there is cancer but will have to wait 1 week for the biopsy if it is negative then I'm cured but if it is positive then will have to do chemo and radiation I took out ovaries uterus cervix fallopian tubes and tissues of lynph nodes for testing today is 2 days after surgery so much in pain

@@meagan9090 I struggled with anemia too. It actually took about a year after my total hysterectomy for my anemia to clear up. My biggest struggle was my ferritin, which is stored iron. It took a long time for my iron stores to increase. But since a year after my surgery, I have tested within normal range on all iron parameters. It is *so* nice not bleeding every month. I actually feel a difference in my mood and energy levels since I don’t have to constantly deal with blood loss and anemia. The surgery and recovery puts a little bit of a hold on your life. But just be patient and know that everything will be okay. It will be *so* worth it! 💕

@@lindseygibbons3579 I’m so glad the videos have helped you! I promise you won’t regret it! PMS is a thing of the past for me. I no longer have fluctuating hormones or mood swings. I currently weigh 6 pounds less than I did when I had my surgery more than 2 years ago. My life isn’t dictated by my period anymore. My more bloating or gaining weight from monthly cravings. I no longer deal with anemia from heavy bleeding. I don’t have to suffer through ovarian cysts anymore. Having a total hysterectomy was the best decision I have ever made for my health. The surgery and recovery put life on hold for a while. But just be patient. It will pass. I never even think about my surgery or recovery anymore. I’m just enjoying my new life and I think you will enjoy your new life too! I’m excited for you! I’m here if you have any questions or need support 😊

@@chrystalreed2312 you’re welcome!! 😊

I’m still doing amazing! I take .5 mg of oral estradiol every night and I have experienced zero surgical menopause symptoms. It has been 2 years and I currently weigh 2 pounds more than I did on surgery day.

I love that you’re being proactive! With preventing cancer and by being prepared for surgery like you are. You are awesome! The pain is there for sure after surgery, but it’s not unbearable and every day, it gets a little bit better. I hardly remember my recovery days now and my life has improved so much. You’ve got this! It will be totally worth it! 💕

This sounds just like my experience! You’re doing great! The bowel issues are annoying for a while, but it eventually gets better. For me, it felt like they were just getting used to being repositioned during surgery. I’m so grateful to hear you’ve had a good experience! After recovery, I think you’ll love your new life! 💕

Yeah I’m kind of curious about that too. I just had mine now 10 days ago and I have 4 little cuts.

There’s good news and bad news… I no longer feel that ovulatory “high”, but I also no longer feel the PMS “low”. One lady that I talked to before my surgery that had had a total hysterectomy said that she felt like a “zen Buddha” after her surgery. She said that she was just calm and no longer at the mercy of her fluctuating hormones. It was intriguing but there was no way for me to fully understand what she meant until I experienced it too. And I can now say the same thing… I am so zen haha I feel more rational, logical, and in control. So in a way, I feel even *more* of a sense of power in my life and with my womanhood. Because if I’m just being honest, before my surgery, once a month, I would become not so rational, logical, or in control. I had PMS every month, and even PMDD some months. There was depression, anxiety, irritability, etc. I don’t deal with that anymore. Being in control of myself and not at the mercy of fluctuating hormones has been life changing. Not to mention no longer planning my life around a week of bleeding every month. Talk about empowerment! So things will change, but I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. My doctor has been in practice for many, many years. He is totally and competed devoted to his work and his patients. He has seen so many thousands of women for so many different reasons. In his experience, he said that although the route that they are administered works very well, the patches and gels have a tendency to distribute estrogen very unevenly. He said that his patients with the worst hormones and symptoms are the ones on the patches and gels. He said even the implant has caused issues for some women. Every women absorbs and metabolizes estrogen differently. It is supposed to administer an even level of estrogen, but often, the levels waver significantly. And with the bio-identical hormones, they simply aren’t as effective is what he said. Sure, they seem great and natural, but women on regular estradiol tend to have the best outcomes (short term and long term),and experience fewer adverse side effects. I am actually going to do another video soon where I talk about my experience with HRT. I hope this has been helpful. Thank you for your kind words! I am so sorry that you don’t have sufficient help after your surgery. I found that my kids could be much more compassionate and helpful than I ever gave them credit for. I hope you have a smooth surgery, a speedy recovery, and I look forward to hearing from you again with any questions you have or just to tell me how you’re feeling post surgery 😊

I am so excited for you! The recovery takes time, but it is *so* forgettable. I never even think about my recovery anymore. I just think about how much better my life is and how grateful I am that I had the courage to have the surgery. My mental health is better. My physical health is better. I don’t have a period messing with plans. It’s amazing! Let me know if you have any questions. I’m here for you! 😊

Thank you! 😊🤗

Yes, there are different types of surgery. And some doctors are only specialized in one or two types. I just lucked out that the doctor I normally went to happened to be specialized in the 1-incision robotic surgery that many doctors aren’t specialized in yet. It is so funny you mentioned the B12 because I was taking it at the time, but I have since increased the dosage and it really does help. I’m glad it works for you too! I wish I had started taking it many years ago! 💕💕

I am so happy for you!! Yes, I can totally relate to the CO2 pain. I am so sorry for the blood clot! It does happen and I was warned that it could happen to me when I had the surgery. Once you put that, and the rest of your recovery, behind you, it will definitely be worth it! I am so glad my videos helped you. Having my surgery is still the best decision I have ever made for physical health. I was so scared but watching other people’s videos helped me too, so I wanted to do the same for other women 🥰🤗

I definitely had some shoulder pain for a bit after my surgery. It wasn’t so bad that I couldn’t still do things, but yes, there was some pain when I did things like wash my hair. It does go away though. It went away more and more day by day. And by 2 weeks post-op, there was no pain at all.

Yes, just one incision through the belly button. No scars at all. I think it’s called a “key hole” incision. I’m not trying to boast, but my doctor was the top OBGYN surgeon in that part of the country. People would travel from states all over to have him do their surgeries. I just so happened to live in that city. But he is seriously amazing and I am so grateful to have had that type of incision and such a wonderful surgery and recovery. But regardless of your type of surgery or the surgeon, I am very confident that your quality of life will improve. The only bad experiences I have ever heard of are the occasional “horror stories” on the internet. Every woman I have known or talked to personally (literally dozens) that have had a partial or total hysterectomy have been very pleased with their lives and health after the surgery. I wish you all the best, and I am here if you have any questions or need any reassurance. You’ve got this!

I’m so glad you have had such a good experience! Yes, the gas pain was no fun! You’re on the other side now though. The surgery is done and you can just focus on recovery and then enjoying your new life! I’m very happy and excited for you!

Thank you! It was totally worth it! I was so grateful to not have to worry about all those things during the week or two right after my surgery. I also did her hair in a way that it wouldn’t need to be done again for about a week, which was super helpful because I’m the only one who knows how to do her hair lol

Not too many dads know little girl hair. 😂 I am having this exact surgery Dec. 13, so I look forward to watching the rest of our experience.

It was the best decision I’ve made for my health. You will not regret it! I’m here if you need any support or advice along the way!

Thank you!! I don’t know how I missed this comment, I’m sorry! I was able to continue normal exercise 6 weeks after my surgery 😊

Mine was done through my belly button (there are no scars). The surgery took 40 minutes 😊

I’m so glad my videos have helped you! It’s been a year and a half since my surgery and it was still, hands down, the best decision I have ever made for my health and well-being. I feel amazing. Better than I ever did before. I was so scared before I had my surgery. I put it off for a year because I was so scared, but there’s nothing to be afraid of. Recovery takes time, but once you heal up, you will be living your best life! 💕💕

Thank you! You look terrific and I’m glad to hear that it worked out for you so well. So good you shared your story!😊@@callieyoutube

It felt a little weird at first but it wasn’t hard to pee. Just my urinary system still waking up from surgery I guess 😊

@@callieyoutube Thank you! Mine is finally scheduled in the next 2.5 weeks. So would you say after your first pee post-surgery, peering was ok?

@@cookiemonster8142 Yes, it was totally normal after the first time or two. No pain, no discomfort. Even now, 19 months later, peeing is no different now than before my surgery 😊 I am so excited for you to have your surgery and be able to embrace a new normal in your life! A better normal! ❤️

I’m so proud of you and so happy that you’ve had such a positive experience!

I did not have stitches that were very visible. Mine were in my belly button. But within a month, my belly button was totally back to normal. I wish I could be more helpful, I'm sorry! I know other women that had multiple incisions around their tummies took different amounts of time to heal. Unless it seems irritated or infected, it should heal just fine in its own time. I would say a healthy diet and rest are very important when it comes to the body healing.

​@@callieyoutubeYou only had 1 incision with a lap assisted robotic hysterectomy? How did they do that? Did you had any vaginal incisions? Hope you're doing well after your surgery. Are you taking any HRT? A while ago you mentioned you weren't taking any HRT. Are you having any bladder leakage or prolapse issues after surgery? Scheduled for a lap robotic hysterectomy with 1 ovary removal. Scheduled for a hysterectomy in 3 week s and kind of scared. I have fibroids and heavy bleeding.

@@r-jproductions1343 I am so sorry about your fibroids and heavy bleeding! I had issues with hemorrhagic ovarian cyst ruptures before my total hysterectomy, so I know the toll that pain and heavy bleeding can take. My surgery was called a “keyhole” surgery. The doctor went in through my belly button and performed the operation with a robot. I don’t have any vaginal incisions, just a cuff where my cervix used to be. I quit taking HRT altogether for a while because my doctor would always say “we want you on the lowest dose possible to prevent menopause symptoms”. Well, I kept lowering the dose every few weeks or months and eventually, I wasn’t taking any estrogen and was still having no symptoms. I had been without any estrogen at all for 2-3 months when I went back to my doctor. He was shocked that I wasn’t taking any estrogen at all and wasn’t having symptoms. He said that I need to be taking some amount of estrogen, even if it’s only .5 mg because of how young I am. So I began taking .5 mg and have been taking it ever since. I have no bladder leakage and no prolapse issues. As a matter of fact, I was just at the urologist 2 months ago because of a kidney stone and he commented on how healthy my urinary system is. My bladder empties completely, no UTI’s, lab results were good, functioning optimally, everything was good. I was really scared for my surgery too. I put it off for a year and endured the pain, discomfort, and inconvenience of hemorrhagic ovarian cysts all that time because I was terrified of having a total hysterectomy. I was scared about menopause symptoms, hormones, my mood, weight gain, sex drive, etc. But I can honestly say that I have not experienced any of those things. It has been a positive experience for me. My quality of life has improved so much. I never have to worry about periods again and plan my life around them. I’m no longer at the mercy of fluctuating hormones. I’m no longer anemic. I have no regrets. You will be so happy to never have to worry about fibroids or heavy bleeding ever again. That alone will be such a blessing 💕

@@callieyoutube Thank you for your detailed reply 🙏. Glad you're leading a much better life now. I am praying that I will be able to say the same in the coming days.

It definitely sounds like you need this surgery! Give the recovery time but I feel very confident that you will love your new life and have no regrets!

Have you had your surgery? I didn't start feeling normal for a few weeks after surgery. How much time will you have to just focus on recovering?

@@callieyoutube I had surgery Monday. My kids are 3 mos, 3, and 5. I’ve done everything ‘normally’ except day 2. Felt flu-ish the day after surgery. Surgery day and the last 2 days have been just fine.

@@MrsTrafford I'm glad you're doing well! You have such young kiddos. I hope you have had lots of help! How are you feeling now?

@@callieyoutube honestly, I feel ‘normal’. My husband went to Disney with his mom three days after surgery. It didn’t go badly. 🤣

No, I never did kegels. I have not had any issues with my vagina or bladder. Sex and urination are totally fine. Sex is better now because I never have to deal with cysts or menstrual bleeding. And I never have urinary leaks or incontinence of any kind. I was worried about sex and urine leaking from things I had read before my surgery, but neither have been an issue.

Absolutely agree, I’m two weeks post op, getting up and moving has helped me tremendously.

Thank you! She really is! She still hasn’t changed a bit! 😻🥰

I’m so sorry I am just now seeing this. I’m so glad my videos have been helpful. Have you had your surgery?

I’m not totally sure. Some people say that the ovaries and estrogen are tied in with the thyroid. I have heard of women who have had their ovaries removed (or just went into menopause naturally) and then had troubles with their thyroid.

Yes! It can be so painful! How are you doing now?

@@callieyoutube I’m doing a lot better. Still get tired easy. I’ve gained some weight as well but not too much. It’s definitely taking me longer to heal than I thought it would. I get menstrual like cramps at times especially after I go for a long walk. My doc told me it takes each person sometimes months to heal. I am trying to be patient. I also have swelly belly but I’m used to that because I had that prior to the surgery but it was due to fibroids. One good thing is that I don’t have lower back pain anymore. I’m 9 weeks post op now. I just stated estrogen patch for the second time. My eyes were swollen and itchy so I stopped taking it and attibuted it to the patch. My doc said to try again because its extremely rare to be allergic to it. Well I stated yesterday and my eyes are doing it yet again. So I don’t know if I can continue on them which is unfortunate because overall it’s made me feel a bit more calm. I just want the hot flashes to go away that I get at night.

Hi Jill! I haven’t done my 1-year post op video yet (even though it’s long over-due) so I haven’t talked about this yet, but I actually don’t take HRT at all anymore. It was the best decision for me. Every bad symptom I was feeling before went away immediately when I quit the estrogen. I know it’s controversial. I know all the information out there for and against HRT. But ultimately, I had to do what felt right for me. And that was quitting HRT. I have never to this day ever experienced a single menopause symptom. No hot flashes. No headaches. No night sweats. No nothing. The only thing is that I gained 8 pounds which most of my friends and family have said I needed to do anyway and that I look better now. I say all of this to say that you don’t have to take HRT the rest of your life. You may be like me and not need it and feel better without it. I have been off of HRT for 6 months now and I have no regrets. I am finally living life to the fullest without the issues I had before my surgery and without the symptoms HRT was giving me. I am very careful about my bone health and overall health. I went home the same day as my surgery but I know women who have stayed overnight or even a few nights. I was ready and happy to go home and get started with recovery. I hope this helps and I’m here for you every step of the way, any questions you have or support you need!

Why, thank you! Yes, 3 c-sections and those recoveries were so much harder than my hysterectomy. I’m pretty sure I’m a very odd case because I am on a very low dose of estrogen and haven’t experienced a single menopause symptom. So I don’t know how helpful I am with advice on hormone therapy lol At this point, I only take .25 mg every night. My doctor wanted me on the lowest possible dose to keep symptoms at bay, so I kept decreasing my dose from 2 mg to 1.5 mg to 1 mg to .5 and finally .25 mg. I even went totally without any estrogen at all for 2 weeks and had ZERO menopause symptoms. I have no idea why my body doesn’t seem to be having surgical menopause symptoms, even without HRT. But when I told my doctor I wasn’t taking any at all, he was worried and wanted me to go back to .5 mg just to be careful about osteoporosis, but I settled with .25 mg 😇 I feel great so I’m not too worried about the low dose. I was so scared about hormone replacement therapy, but it has actually been a very easy thing, so don’t be too worried 😊

@@callieyoutube Thanks Callie. The main reason I want to be put on HRT for menopause is mainly to protect my heart, brain and bones because low estrogen means higher risks for heart attack, Alzhemier's Disease and osteoporosis! I do have nasty menopause symptoms such as brain fog and joint aches, fatigue, anxiety and hot flushes.. the brain fog is most horrible. Maybe you are still young and don't feel the symptoms, I am not sure. 0.25mg is indeed very low. It is understood that to protect against the diseases of estrogen deficiency, at least 1.0mg is required. Also patches are the best. Research more. Thank me later xo

I don’t think it’s fair to assume I haven’t researched. I have researched a lot. My understanding is that although hormone replacement reduces the risk of bone fractures, it also has problems. Especially if used long term, it increases the risk of heart disease and breast cancer. My own doctor even told me this, which is why he suggested the smallest dose possible for treatment. I’m glad you feel good about your treatment plan, too. That’s really all that matters, is that each individual feels good about the treatment they’re choosing and receiving.

@@callieyoutube Oh sorry I did not mean you did not research. I did say research more. Thing is we live in a very confusing world because even medical professionals and all these health gurus all have conflicting opinions about things. I have never heard that hormone replacement increases the risk of heart disease. Where did you hear it from? I would be interested to read or watch that. I understand that our heart has estrogen receptors and that is why estrogen actually protects against heart attacks. And there is a certain dose that will protect the heart. Most doctors prescribe the mininmal just because they are either ignorant or don't care. It does not mean a little is better than nothing. There is such a thing as the right dosage doing the right thing with medications. I have got any treatment plan going yet. I am still researching. But I have lined up appointments to check my bones, heart and all the reproductive bits since I just found out I am post menopausal. :) Have you heard of Menopause Taylor here on TH-cam? I have been watching her videos. She is a retired gynae and she educates women about menopause etc. Very interesting teacher.

I’ve come across it in reading, but heard it first from my doctors. I’ll check out her videos. Thank you 😊

I am so glad you’ve seen improvement! I hope the surgery will bring about even more improvement in your health and life. I’m here if you need anything!

I am so happy for you! I have never had fibroids but I know women who have and they are no joke! And you feel good now, but you’ll feel even better as your body heals more and more and you’re able to truly embrace this new chapter life! I’m so grateful that you finally have relief!

Yes ma’am. I’m only 12 days post op and it was the best decision I’ve made regarding my health I think I’ve ever made.

Ha! When I was a kid, people told me I looked like the Olsen twins. Then, all my adult life people said I looked like Cameron Diaz. And now, people always tell me I look like Kristen Chenoweth. They are all beautiful ladies, so I’ll take it! Sorry if you were disappointed that it wasn’t her though! lol

@@callieyoutube Beauty throughout the ages 😄👌

You don’t *need* to. All the doctors I’ve seen seem to feel the same way… Taking estrogen shows to help with preventing osteoporosis, but the more estrogen you take, the more likely things like blood clots, stroke, and cancer become. There’s actually a fine balance to strike, and that balance is different for everyone. My doctors all recommended as low of a dose as possible to treat symptoms. I eat a very healthy diet and I seem to do fine taking only .25 mg of oral estradiol at night. I have never felt a single symptom of surgical menopause. No hot flashes, night sweats, headaches, nothing. I actually feel worse when I take more estrogen. I feel more moody and just “blah”. I would say do your research, talk to your doctor, and find a plan that works for you, but in my experience and research, hormones are not *always* necessary. I hope this helped and I wish you the very best on your journey to better health! 😀

Thank you for your answer 😊 I will have a surgery in March and still worry about the pain and side effects after surgery.

@@ree_m.7987 It is totally normal to have anxiety and apprehensions before a major surgery. For me, I was desperate by the time I had my surgery, so I had no question going into it, but it took me a year to get to that point. I would say do research, talk to other women, weigh the pros and cons, and when you feel peace about your decision, you’ll know it’s right ☺️

Everything is going to be okay. The recovery takes time, but week by week, month by month, you’ll start feeling like yourself again, even better than ever. I’m here if you have any questions or just need some reassurance or emotional support 🤗

Great advice! 🤗

I don’t do well with pain meds either. I got off of them ASAP and felt so much better once I did. I am so sorry that you have had to deal with fibroids and heavy bleeding. I hope this solves all of those problems for you! The surgery solved all of mine. It’s been 9 months and I’m still so grateful I went through with the surgery! You’re going to do great! 🤗

@@callieyoutube Thank you for your kind words! It's wonderful news that you are feeling better and better! I'm all over with my emotions but the logical side of me says I'll have my quality of life back 😊

@@thurayyakey9504 It is very normal to be scared and anxious. I was too! That’s why I put it off for a year haha But now I wish I had just gone through with the surgery long before I did. It was so worth it!

I don’t know your reasons for needing the surgery, but I have no regrets whatsoever. It’s been 9 months and it is still the best decision I have ever made for my health. I wish you the best on your journey! 🤗

@@callieyoutube thank you so much for the well wishes and reassurance! I've had very heavy periods for forever and my body doesn't like birth control too much. I also have a large cyst on my ovary so can't wait to not worry about it anymore!

I am so sorry that you have to go through surgery, but I’m so grateful for you to finally have relief from whatever you’ve been struggling with. I promise it will be worth it! I’m here if you have any questions 🤗

@Callie Fitzgerald thank you. I'll be 46 next month and all my life I've had irregular heavy bleeding. I had 5 kids and got my tubes tied, then 11yrs later I had then reversed and had another child. After that child I went on depo and continuously bled for 3yrs straight. Which was not normal for me cause usually when I'm on depo I stop bleeding 1-2mths after starting. Anyway in the midst of it all I found out my grandmother died of ovarian cancer. So to eliminate my chances of getting it and to relieve myself from the pain of my cycle I decided to get the same hysterectomy you got.