Running after Hysterectomy & more 7 weeks Post -Op

Yesterday January 1, 2019 I ran 3 miles non-stop for the 1^st time since my surgery.  1 day before my 7th week post op mark.  It felt great!!  I told my husband that I was going to try a mile and go from there.  I ended up being able to run the full 3 miles.  I stayed at a slow easy pace averaging 10:41 mins. per mile.  I didn’t have any issues afterwards.  I’m hoping if I can get at least a mile in everyday this month, I will be ready for my race challenge on February 2^nd.  I’m going to leave my weekends for my longer runs.  I may try 3.5 miles or maybe even 4 miles this weekend, and increase it each week, to slowly get back to where I was.  May take a while before I get back to the pace I was before, but that’s ok, I’m just happy to be running again!!

With doing this blog, I just want reassure women who are concerned they may never be able to run again after a hysterectomy (like I was scared to death of), that you CAN!  You just have to take it slow and listen to your body.  Also, always listen to your doctor.  Every woman is different, it may take you a little longer or you may even be able to start before I did.  But, whenever the time is right for you, I hope by my experience, it will help you have more confidence & relief knowing that you will get there again!  Don’t ever give up!

Okay on another note – I told you all I would let you know how it goes.  So here it is…me and my husband ended up having intercourse for the first time since surgery on New Year’s EVE (6 weeks & 5 days post-op).  Yes, we ended the year with a BANG – literally lol.  I was nervous that it was going to hurt and we took it slow.  But, thankfully it didn’t hurt at all and it was amazing!  I didn’t have any pain during or afterwards and I also did not have any spotting.   So far, my biggest fears I had going into having the hysterectomy have been proven wrong and I am doing better and feel better than ever before! 

I hope my blog helps even just one woman who is about to go through a hysterectomy or maybe is still in recovery.   Because, I know I looked everywhere trying to find answers, especially on running.  There isn’t much out there for women who run and what to expect after a hysterectomy that’s for sure. 

I will continue to update from time to time.  But, please feel free to ask me any questions you may have and I’ll do my best to answer them.