10 weeks post op today
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Hi all,
Hope you are all doing well and progressing.
Just a little update again. My daughter took me shopping yesterday, just for a few things, suprised how well I coped, normally hubby does it all. So managed most if my shopping myself, my daughter only handled a few of the heavier things and carried the bag.
Can manage about 2 litres but supporting it with second hand, don't think I could carry that much for any length of time.
Doing heavier washing loads, still got to be careful with wet washing so much heavier, especially towels and jeans.
Doing a little of most things around the house most days, and gradually doing more, but still not doing any heavy spring cleaning.
So almost back to near normal. Enjoying the warm weather for last 2 days, two of my daughters over for visit yesterday, sat a bit too long in the sun chairs, not very supportive, back repair throbbing, sore, and kept we awake for hours couldn't get comfy at all.
Front repair I'm sure is completely healed, but back repair, think swelling has just went down as discovered stitch just inside vag... opening maybe about a half inch/ inch up on back wall. Think that is what is giving me all the discomfort.
Got ten days yet till I go back to work so Hope it loosened or disowned by then as it's still like catgut at the moment. This is the only bit now that still feels a bit weak when I overdo things.
Hope you are all making the most of the good weather.
Happy healing, look after yourself and take the time you need.
Phyl x💖
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Jan999 phyl_40063
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phyl_40063 Jan999
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I have benefited so much too from the many posts from all the lovely ladies on the forum, so glad to have the forum this time round, and happy to give something back too.
Phyl x 💖💖💖
Gillian22766 phyl_40063
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i am three week one day A&P having a better day today than any other, not perfect, wish the stiches would com out and the heavy feeling is getting less, so hopefully it is getting a bit better, the stiches are itchy mind.
good look take care xx
phyl_40063 Gillian22766
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Sounds like your doing really well, 'itchy' usually means healing, so that must be good and if heaviness is getting less your swelling must be going down too, keep doing as you are, must be on right track.
Take care and plenty rest,
Happy healing,
Phyl x💖
sarah37908 phyl_40063
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phyl_40063 sarah37908
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Hope you're doing good too.
Phylx💖
Elizap2 phyl_40063
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Elizabeth 😻😻
phyl_40063 Elizap2
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Hope you are doing well. Recovery time does take so long, but if we are careful too take it slowly a bit at a time it is so worth it.
This is such a great time of year to be off work, make the the most of the weather and relax and enjoy, before you know it you'll be all healed and back to normal routine.
Take care x💖
Imnotadoctor phyl_40063
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phyl_40063 Imnotadoctor
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How are you? Hope all going well.
Phyl x💖
carolyn011254 phyl_40063
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Gillian22766 carolyn011254
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phyl_40063 carolyn011254
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I had intended to return to my work at 6 weeks if they were able to provide light duties. In the end they didn't really have any light duties, and looking back that was probably for the best as I had not progressed as much as I had hoped at that time!
I think I tend to forget that the pelvic floor not only supports the pelvic organs but also takes the weight of the rest of the body too when on my feet .
You hopefully should feel a big difference in a couple of weeks, but will still have to take it easy and just do a little at a time and see how it goes.
My first test was sitting yhrough a wedding gift at 5/6 weeks, felt fine at the time but still had to rest up for couple of days after.
Take care,
Phyl x💖
carolyn011254 Gillian22766
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carolyn011254 phyl_40063
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phyl_40063 carolyn011254
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Their has been a few on the forum who gave attempted to go back earlier rather than later, and some of them have ended up taking more time off, it's really difficult and they have had to take breaks from sitting by going for a walk about every now and again, as well as going back part-time so as to have gradual return.
Unfortunately it's one of those things that can't be rushed, it takes time if you don't want to have to have it redone.
Take care,
💖
carolyn011254 phyl_40063
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phyl_40063 carolyn011254
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☺☺☺
Gillian22766 carolyn011254
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were you from I work in Liverpool sometimes, from Halifax myself
carolyn011254 Gillian22766
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Gillian22766 carolyn011254
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i think the heavey feeling must be swelling, I have the feeling as it ,akes everything seem low with the anteria
carolyn011254 Gillian22766
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