Hysterectomy help? I had a total hysterectomy in September and now I'm always really tired??

I am 31 and had to have a total hysterectomy this past September. The doctor left one ovary so I won't go thru menapause yet. My pain is gone,thank goodness, I had endometriosis..But now I am totally exhaused ALL the time. I just want to sleep like never before. A friend's grandma said it took her a year to get over the sleepiness, is that true? I have two children and can't sleep all the time. Thank goodness I am a stay at home mom.. If you had a hysterectomy what did you go through and how long did it take to feel normal. Also, if you don't mind telling me, how did it effect your sex life with your husband? I'm not in the mood much these days but it could be because I'm so tired *&^%$#@!! I don't know what to think,please help....Thanks in advance..

I also had a total hysterectomy and it took every bit of a year to get back to my old self. I fully understand what you are going through, and it just takes time. your body has gone through a great change and it is adjusting. And to answer the second part of your question, the sex is GREAT!!! :)
Hang in there, and know there is light at the end of the tunnel.

You need to see your doctor and discuss this with him as he may want to run some tests to be sure you aren't anemic or have some other cause of being tired. Be sure you are taking a good mulitvitamin daily and a good antioxidant supplement to keep your immune system healthy. See your doc though to find out what is going on.

I had my appendix out when I was 23; yes, I think it takes at

least a year for your body to heal after surgery. Your body

is saying, "what the@@@@@ happened?" You will get over it!

A few years ago three women at my office had hysterectomies within a 9 month period...we started joking it was a job requirement to work there that you not have a uterous!

What you are experiencing is totally normal. Well, everyone has a different experience, but you are well within the range of normal. Your body is adjusting to this dramatic change. Lots of people say it's like having baby, but it's not, having a baby is a natural function that our bodies are intended to perform. Having a hsyterectomy is not a natural function and while you can't see the trauma on the outside your body is recovering from a trauma.

Take your vitamins, eat healthy, get plenty of rest and moderate exercise. Be extra careful about over extending yourself. You will regain your strength and vitality. Don't expect yourself to feel 'normal', treat yourself like you are recovering from a really really really bad flu.

As far as your sex drive, it shouldn't affect it at all once you've recovered. Depending on what type of hyserectomy you had, your actual vaginal cavity may be slightly different but it will be a minor adjustment. Some women feel their orgasms are less intense because the uterous muscle is not there to contract during the event but none of the women I've talked to about it have experienced that.

This is all normal, you are fine, it will be fine. I promise.

I had a total hysterectomy when my youngest son was 6 months. I realize that you still have one ovary left but you might want to make sure you are producing enough hormone. That can make a difference. Also, you night want to have you blood checked. I become anemic after every surgery. It takes forever to feel better if you are anemic. If that is all it is, you can take a small pill until things straighten out. When I had trouble with anemia, I wanted to sleep all the time. Every time I sat down for 2 minutes, I was out.

As for sex, that will differ in everyone. As long as you are feeling physically up to it, you might find you are more interested in it if you decide you are just going to do it. The main the is just to give it time. I hope you have a very supportive husband. That will make a difference too.

Big thing is to talk to your Dr. and explain what your feeling and what you want. Don't let him/her out of the room until you have explained everything you want to say.

Good Luck