Better now older - anyone else?

I had a hysterectomy due to being a carrier of a mutated BRCA1 gene. But it was the best thing I've ever done! No more horrifically painful periods. No more PMT and mood swings.

I also don't give a damn what other people think of me anymore. Love or hate, it's up to you. So much less stressful, not worrying about the opinions of others.

I’m just so grateful to be here. 65y in a few days ?

My father died from bowel cancer at 47y and I’ve been given regular colonoscopy screening all my adult life.

sandelf that's so good to hear. Did you do anything specific in regard to the ME? I've had it for a long time, too.

Well I agree about the hysterectomy - I always say it was the best day's sleep I ever had!! I had a lifetime of very heavy and very painful and long periods and it was like being let out of prison. I would bleed for 2 weeks out of four, and often had to get up and change a soaked bed in spite of two pads and two tampons! What a bloody nuisance it all was.

As to the rest I have acquired some buggerations associated with old age which have reduced my strength and mobility; but I am delighted to hear you have got on top of your ME - there are several Gransnetters who suffer from this and I am sure they will be picking your brains soon!

Agree I feel better physically as I used to be very stressed because of my job but lately I've felt low mainly because of all the sad stories I've heard about people our age. So many people I used to know have already left us when just in their 50s/60s/70s.