six months uterus free

I just hit my six month mark of life without a uterus and let me tell you it really is a new life.
Once I finally came to terms that my child bearing years were over (that was more traumatic than I had planned) I was much more happy with the hysterectomy decision.

For example, on Monday I went to the doctors for a little cold I wanted to get under control fast because I have too much going on to have a cold. While getting my vitals the nurse asked "when was your last menstrual cycle?" It took me a second to respond as I had so many answers running through my head! I wanted to jump up, high five her and say "August Baby! No more periods for me! I live a wear white pants without worry kind of life now!" 

But alas, I said "I just had a hysterectomy this summer".

I was really happy that my response did not make me upset. Instead, I was at peace.

But, to be honest, I still have my moments of sadness, but I have more moments of pure happiness to have such a healthy life. I love not having to worry about the pain and plan my life around when my period was just in case I was going to have to be in the hospital on pain meds. Not having a period or uterus has made a huge difference in my life. The Pro's are so great. Even though my recovery was a hard one, I really would do it again now that I know how great the outcome is.

I get a lot of questions about the hysterectomy and one of the most asked questions is about hormones. I kept my ovaries, so I am not on hormones.

I just have to add if your menstrual pain is taking over your life, I highly recommend a hysterectomy and I would gladly talk to you about it and answer any questions you might have.

There you have it folks, more info about my insides than you ever cared to know!