Hi everyone

Just wanted to let you all know that I had my final hospital check up today and I have been given the all clear from endometrial cancer. I don't have to go back to the hospital any more-HOORAY!
Its been a long hard road but the surgeon has pronounced me cured and given me my first HRT in three years-a low dose estradiol patch.
I don't know how I will do on it but I have just cut it up into eight tiny pieces because I am such a wuss
Just applied my first little one

Hugs to you all and thanks to everyone who has supported me from day one!

janet c

Hurray and hugs......you must be soooo relieved and overjoyed....

Peace,
momz

Congratulations, Janet.

I do hope they continue to monitor you on the HRT tho.

Wonderful news, my friend! I'm very happy for you. Relax and enjoy life and don't worry!

Hugs,
Meryl

My dearest Meryl-You were there for me thru all of it - right from the start, along with Belinda MWO and Plumeria. I don't know what I would have done without you all- so again- thank you!
Hugs
janet c





Thank you EP-yes. I am signed off to my doctor and she will be keeping an eye on me. I am surprised that the surgeon persuaded me to try the patch because I have not been good with estriol. He said he will write to my Doc and tell her I can have anything I want to try if I don't get on with it.
I asked if there was any point in starting HRT now as wouldn't I have to come off it in a couple of years? He said because I dont need progesterone and don't have a uterus I can be on it as long as I wish. Hmmm not sure about that but he is a fantastic surgeon so I trust him.
janet c

That's great news Janet C. It must feel great -- I'm really happy for you. Will look forward to reports on whether the patch works wondrous transformations!

I dont understand -- You are going to take oestrogen without progesterone? I thought you needed to take Progesterone to counteract the oestrogen regardless of whether you have a uterus or not...

((((HOORAY))))

Janet - just wanted to add my congratulations too! That must be a huge relief for you!

It is such a tiny amount I dont need it . Progesterone is not usually required after a TAH/BSO unless there are problems with E dominance.
Since I am only using the tiniest amount- less than the equivilant of a vagifem a day-there shouldn't be a prob.
I am not going to worry about that today! I just want to enjoy the good news

janet c

((((((((((((((Janet))))))))))))))))))))))

I'm so happy to hear good new for you. Wonderful!!!!!!

Janet,

I am so happy for you!!! The estradiol is a stronger form of estrogen compared to estriol, just be careful with it. Have you considered taking something like MACA it is an adaptogen which helps your body (adrenals, thyroid, pancreas, etc.) produce and balance hormones. What happens is when our adrenals and thyroid are taxed, they cannot make the hormones needed for us to feel balanced.

Anyway, I just started MACA about a week ago and while I have some symptoms, they are much improved. PM me is you would like more info., I am taking lots of supplements but I definitely saw a difference when I started the MACA.

All the best,

Plumeria

Thanks Emma
I have cut the patch down and at present I am not noticing anything untoward. Within minutes of applying estriol I always get a rush and a woolly head so I think I must be very sensitive to just estriol. I have been using testosterone for about 18 months and I have been told that some is converted to estradiol by the body. So maybe my body is used to it already.

Yes I have heard of MACA. I have tried so many different things in the past three years and none of them helped. However of course if I decide to try it I now know where to come for info and thank you for your advice.
I hope you are doing ok with your own cancer issue by the way?
Bless you
Jan

That's wonderful news, Janet! I am so happy for you! Go out and celebrate!

Hugs,
Di

Oh I'm sorry, I was just trying to be helpful.


Congratulations again, janet!!

I'm so happy for you!

Go celabrate!

Thats ok EP-you WERE being helpful . I have just already done a bit of reasearch and many women who have had full surgery don't need Progesterone. For the few who do it is something that should be embarked upon carefully as it can cause terrible depression.
Its just one baby step at a time for me at present. All advice appreciated anyway so thank you

Janet c

Janet> so happy for you! YEAH!

YAHOO for you, hope you did a happy dance!

No My DH and I did a happy cry-it's brought us so close together and we are glad to move forward now
Maybe I will do a happy dance at the weekend when I go out with my three beautiful daughters- we are off to a hen night!

Still can't believe its all over

That's WONDERFUL news!

Count me in with all the others who are THRILLED for you and with you! Celebrate! Kathleent

Janet I am sooooo happy to hear this good news - bless you dear...

CIC

I'm so happy for you, Janet! Good news makes us all feel better!

cool art work the sun and moon .. where did you get it !!??