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Hi, I'm Angie.

I’m 43, and I had a hysterectomy in the summer of 2025. I’d never had surgery, no major health issue, so stepping into this felt like foreign territory. I wanted a plan. I turned to the internet and found plenty of clinical bullet points, but very little about everyday life. 

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What I needed and couldn’t find was a non-medical guide. The human moments. The tiny adjustments that make a big difference. So I started taking notes: what helped, what didn’t, what I wish I’d known sooner. That’s what this site is—practical, kind guidance from someone who’s been there.

 

After surgery, I was the person Googling constantly, asking things like:

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  • What should I expect in the first days after surgery?

  • How soon should I start short walks—and how long is too long?

  • What can I eat that won’t upset my stomach or bloat me?

  • When will I poop, and is it normal that I haven't gone yet?​
     

If you’re asking similar questions, you’re in the right place. I decided to create what I was looking for: a place to share real experiences, helpful lists, and the little things I wish I had known before and after my hysterectomy. I'm not a doctor, just someone who’s been through it. And if sharing my story helps you feel even a little more prepared or a little less alone, then I’m glad you’re here.

What You'll Find Here

Preparing for Surgery

Key Tips for Preparing Your Body and Important Questions to Ask Before Your Hysterectomy.

The Essentials Comfort List

A simple list of things that actually helped me feel more comfortable, prepared, and supported during recovery.

Meals & Food Prep

Set yourself up for a smoother recovery with easy meals and thoughtful home prep.

Helpful Links & Resources

A roundup of external hysterectomy resources I found useful, practical, and reassuring.

Support & Gift Ideas

Is your bestie or significant other having surgery? Here are the gifts I got (and the ones I wish I did) to make recovery suck less.

My Recovery Journey

My day-by-day hysterectomy recovery—what helped, what changed, what surprised me.

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