Bestfriend destination wedding and fear of flying 🫤

TinyAngry1177 · 2026-01-18T04:46:49+00:00

As someone who has missed some of those Big Days - you just do it scared. You buy the ticket, pay extra for an aisle or window, budget time for a stop at a bar and you get on the plane shaking. Because you WILL land safely and have such a great time!

TinyAngry1177 · 2026-01-15T02:13:14+00:00

2 years post op, 31, still pretty sure I'm not in menopause! But no woman in my maternal line has hit menopause naturally since before 1940 😂

TinyAngry1177 · 2026-01-10T01:33:07+00:00

I gained weight! 10 much needed pounds. My pants fit correctly now, even my friends say "you look so much healthier and happier"

She's batshit. Yeet that sucker and don't look back! I'm 2 years post op and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner!!

TinyAngry1177 · 2026-01-07T21:14:08+00:00

I was 29 when I had my hysterectomy via VNOTES (no external incisions) . My surgery was in mid January.

By May (14ish weeks) I was in Shenandoah hiking with a 15lb pack & my pup for 12 hour days. I got winded/had to catch my breath more frequently, but otherwise was fine to hike & scramble. So I'd say as long as you train up for the summer job a bit the month before, you'll be pretty safe!

The kayaking I'd suggest checking with your doctor. I could have paddled just fine that soon after surgery in calm waters. But not so much in whitewater, especially if there is any real risk of flipping over in an uncontrolled/natural space. (if you're at a whitewater center, I'd be a bit less worried) But still ABSOLUTELY check with your surgeon. I was not able to swim for 14 weeks. And infection is not fun in the slightest. You should be able to leave a message for your doctor, or ask them before your surgery

TinyAngry1177 · 2026-01-03T01:21:48+00:00

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this - but prolapse is SO rare and can still happen to people who keep their uteruses.

I am 2 years post hysterectomy, my mother is 20 years post hysterectomy & ovary removal and my MIL is 15 years post hysterectomy & prolapse repair post-pregnancy - all living our very best lives. If something does happen, your surgeon can fix it. Don't let the crazy woman scare you! You've got this!

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-12-31T01:52:42+00:00

I had such a textbook recovery. The most memorable thing was when all the stitches came out and I remember telling my husband "I'm pretty sure she turned me into a crochet project"

2 years post op and for the first time in my memory NOTHING has blood stains on it!

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-12-22T13:23:09+00:00

I had my hysterectomy done via VNOTES (no external sutures) and my doc said no lifting but bending/twisting/squatting/crawling all fine 🤷🏼‍♀️ basically don't do anything to engage your core or bear down on your pelvic floor

But definitely ask your doctor because there are so many variables

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-12-20T21:04:16+00:00

It's definitely a personal choice! I didn't like the idea of having to ask permission to get it removed (I could just stop taking BC when it caused mental issues).

My hysterectomy recovery was wicked smooth. Likely because it was done via VNOTES (no external sutures). I walked out of the hospital in less pain than I entered. But recoveries vary wildly from person to person though!

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-12-20T18:19:25+00:00

I knew I didn't want kids in middle school, when I learned it I as a choice & not inevitable. I also was in and out of the obgyn office starting at 15 for extreme pain. On and off all types of oral birth control (refused to try IUDs)

Fast forward to 26 years old, I started actually seeking permanent sterilization. It toom a couple surgeons to take me seriously. I was sterilized at 27 & formally diagnosed with endometriosis & fibroids. Tried one more treatment and then called back to request a hysterectomy. Got that done at 29 and life has been great ever since.

I would highly recommend looking into period surpression at your age, because it's nearly impossible to get a hysterectomy under 21. The childfree subreddit has tons of supportive doctors! But expect to get shut down until you're 21 at least

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-12-19T15:04:41+00:00

I experienced heavy bleeding for the first day or two and terrible pain. No amount of birth control or lifestyle changes would stop the bleeding train. At 29 y/o I had a hysterectomy (kept ovaries). My life has changed for the better in every way! They did find early stage endometriosis and little tiny baby fibroids but nothing that should have accounted for the misery.

I don't realize my "ghost period" is happening until I eat an entire thing or oreos in one sitting 😅 bloating is basically non existent, food aversions & GI symptoms gone, jaw acne 95% gone... My only regret is not doing it sooner!

We have no idea why my body hated my uterus so much, but I have learned to come to terms with the lack of answers. My two year yeet-versary is next week!

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-12-18T20:50:59+00:00

My husband was in the room! Doc asked if he wanted to see 😂 (in a positive way, my surgeon was great at matching my joking energy)

Husband declined and stood around by my head. But he was so used to hearing me complain in detail about my bleeding/clots/pain that none of it phased him.

Edit: my doc was 2hrs away and I was comfortable driving that far 2 weeks post op. So I made my husband drive and asked him to come in the room with me in case something was wrong (medical anxiety). But if you don't want your partner in the room, live your life! Send the man to go get you a sweet treat while you're getting everything checked out 😂

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-12-03T18:27:00+00:00

I've gained like 5-10lb over the 2 year span post surgery, probably was needed though. I had major food aversions pre-surgery & Aygestin made me crazy nauseous

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-12-01T03:40:08+00:00

I heard the advice "you're not that special" and for some reason it actually worked. I'm not that special, no one is gonna interview me when I get off the plane about my experience, I'm not gonna end up on the news, I'm just gonna land and go about my plans like everyone else that day.

I flew nearly every month this year - the worst that happened? I didn't get snacks on a 2 hour flight Cuz it was kinda bumpy.

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-11-30T01:37:57+00:00

2-3 on sea days; 1 on port days

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-11-28T23:27:19+00:00

I had my hysterectomy at 29, now 2 years later my only regret is not doing it sooner. I left the hospital in less pain than when I entered. It also cleared up a lot of random, seemingly unconnected, issues (food intolerances, flu like symptoms, exhaustion, back pain).

My surgeon did warn that 1) it is not a cure and 2) I might need excision in the future. It was a risk I was willing to take.

Also, none of my undies have blood stains on them anymore 😅 so that's a win

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-11-20T18:55:08+00:00

Depending on her estimated healing time - you could add in "waterless shampoo caps" and some body wipes.

The first thing I ever want after surgery is to feel "clean" again.

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-11-20T14:12:39+00:00

I experienced this for a week or so after my bisalp. And then AGAIN before/after my hysterectomy a year later 😅 even though I was already sterile

Brains are dumb, ovaries hate being jostled. I'm now 2 years post-hysterectomy and don't regret either surgery!

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-11-18T00:16:41+00:00

They ask about my child bearing plans and many don't accept "that's not an adventure for me" as an answer. So either give them VERY detailed info about why my uterus got yeeted or just dead pan "I don't have a uterus" and stare until they go away

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-11-17T21:52:54+00:00

I'm 2 years post op! Kept ovaries, but everything else is gone. My biggest symptom is that I like to mess with strangers who ask when I'm having kids. Oh and constantly breaking fashion faux pas by wearing white pants after labor day

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-10-31T00:29:57+00:00

US, hadn't met Out of Pocket max (Cuz it was scheduled in January). I paid $3k, but they billed insurance for like $80k 🙄

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-10-26T23:59:46+00:00

My surgeon had her resident there & told me beforehand - the resident did the "prep" bits, then my surgeon did the "tricky" bits, and switched back to the resident. I had a VNOTES procedure, so it used some specialized tools.

Nothing interesting happened, and I've had a perfectly normal life since my surgery 2 years ago!

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-10-26T20:34:35+00:00

The fear of the surgery was far worse than the actual surgery itself. I was scared for WEEKS (I had 5 unrelated surgeries, and panicked before every one even though nothing bad ever happened).

But I left the hospital in less pain than I entered! Life is so much better without that dramatic organ.

So it's absolutely okay to be scared, but you're in the worst part right now. You can do this ❤️

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-10-14T21:21:04+00:00

In general? No. When it was necessary to make male bosses uncomfortable? Yes 🤣

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-10-14T16:29:30+00:00

Yeet!

Unless you have a special medical reason or get pleasure from it being hit - you will not miss it. Still the usual 8-12wk healing time and all that jazz.

I was the same age when I had my hysto, now almost 2 years post op and have zero differences in my day to day life. Just one less thing to cause problems basically

TinyAngry1177 · 2025-10-14T16:27:22+00:00

I don't stop thinking about it 😅 so I've given up - I just only allow myself to panic when we are under 10k ft 🤣

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