4 weeks post op and stomach swelling

Is it yours swollen at the end of the day? I read some posts overdoing?  I'm at 6 weeks post op. I noticed I'm sore now back at b worl. (Physical job)  I want to get back into working out weight lifting I'm tired.

I'm 3 months post op. My stomach is always swollen and tight. I didn't think it would be like this either. I've also gained weight. I'm so frustrated. I don't know if this is normal or what I should do...

OMG Sabina! You couldn't have explained it better! I'm 11 weeks post op and i feel like a house! This constant bloating is just terrible. I just ordered a waist trainer and some apple cider gummies. I'm desperate. sheesh!!! I was expecting to have my fibroids removed and go on with my life. Why is this happening? I asked my doctor, and she said "inactivity." ERRRRR someone give us an answer or solution . 😦

oh thank you I'm 3 months on after total hysterectomy and the tight pain and swollen tummy is still bad so glad to know others are experiencing the same as me. You think is it just me am I healing right. the hospital say 8 weeks and you'll be back to normal. utter rubbish. I've got to go back to work next week just praying I manage 😣 good luck to all out there with sore swollen tummies. try to stay positive but easier said than done x

I agree totally.. takes up to 6 months for swelling yo subside and up to 12 mths for internal healing to recovery.

its major surgery ladies x

its reassuring to read im not going mad and what i am experiencing seems pretty normal .

im 4 weeks in following abdominal total hysterectomy with fallopian tubes , ovaries and cervix all removed .

looking at my recovery plan i thought i would feel more able by now. pfft i was wrong !!!

if sat upright to long tummy swells and starts to hurt .

if i run my fingers across top of skin on tummy it sends pins and needles through it as well as a slight burn . im in my 40s so the night sweats and feelings of anxiety have been an eye opener too lol i was not an anxious person before my ovaries were gone ... hello menopause i think !

hope all of you and myself included recover soon and we get some normality back .? look after your selves all . 😃

It took me a year to fully recover. It's the best thing I've ever done! I feel amazing!!!! Wishing you the best♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

that's exactly it you feel like you're on your own no support from hospital or Dr. I'm taking Angus cactus to help with the menopause symptoms so far I'm only having hot flushes. But that's not to say i haven't had anxiety some days you're rock bottom. So keep healing gently and take it one day at a time.

Thanks your comments are very reassuring. It makes you realise there's light at the end of the tunnel ☺

thank you , i am so glad to hear that .

Heres to feeling amazing ❤❤ 😃

Here here , the hospital were great when i was there and my Gp has been kind . However not one of hem explained the after feelings or just how long healing would take . Everything written on the internet by professionals say we will feel normal within 8 -12 weeks . !

i take it none of them have had the operation :-d

i will take a look at Angus Cactus .

thank goodness for threads like this . hope your starting to feel more yourself For me now its back to feet up and watching a bit of daytime tv and then some art ( well adult colouring lol ) xx

you will go through menopause if yiur ovaries have gone..

excellent you cant best a bit of adult colouring for me it was making paper mache balloons 😀definitely rest while you can all the best for your recovery.

Hey I'm 4 weeks post op tomorrow. what you are describing with the pins and needles and burn like pain is exactly what I'm getting. it's driving me mad! i went to see a nurse practioner who confirmed it was nerve pain and prescribed a low dose gapapentin. My tummy is so swollen like a massive overhang! physically I'm walking quite a lot, have done from day one. walking 9 - 10k steps a day now and whilst walking feel fine, it's when I stop! can't sit still at all. however i must say I'm sleeping like a log! I have a v shaped pillow in bed and it's been a life saver.

Lots of post say with an abdominal hysterectomy you should have a drain in tummy. I didn't have one, did anyone else? I imagine it wouldn't be so swollen and fluid like if I had?

it's been so great reading all these comments and knowing that this is all fairly normal. thanks ladies and hope you all recover beautifully xx

the nerve pain is annoying for sure , im now five weeks one day and the nerve pain although still there is no where as bad as it was last week . like you walking about is ok , I am aware if i do to much the nerve pain is worse the next day but that just reminds me that like all of us i have been through a major op and need not be so hard on myself and need to be more careful .

i did not have drains either although i did expect them , but suspect if we did have them it would increase risk of infection which gratefully so far i have been infection free .

thank goodness for v pillows i have one too .

take care of yourself and hope your nerves dont get on your nerves too much lol xx

I'm at 4.5 weeks. My doctor explained the pain that cut nerves produce. They shoot signals that go nowhere and it causes a lot of stabbing pain. Don't forget that organs have to shift and adjust too. The stretching causing pain as well. I had a 2.5 lb fibroid removed along with my uterus, tubes, and cervix. That's a lot of trauma to our bodies.

The swelly belly is painful as well. An abdominal binder helps a lot. I have it a little tight during the day and loosen it a bit at night. They sell some good ones at Amazon. My doctor suggested I use it for at least 8 weeks, but recommended wearing it at home after work for 12 weeks or longer.

My doctor said not to expect to feel "normal" for at least 6 months. She said many patients don't feel "normal" for an entire year.

I get discouraged as well because I still feel like I did 2 weeks ago but remind myself that I will no longer suffer with heavy periods. I will no longer miss out on outings or miss work because of my period. I hated being a prisoner in my own home because I had to change pads every 20 - 30 minutes. The accidents were too much!

Hang in there with me!

thank you for taking time to reply 😃

i am now 6.5 weeks , abdomen feeling much better just minor sensations when you touch it , struggle to wear trousers as this still causes discomfort but no biggy lol

my main issue now is that sadly i think i may have developed a small posteria prolapse which is very uncomfortable on and off ... mostly on 😦 i have the physio this week so am hoping they can give exercises that will help as the thought of further surgery does not thrill me as i need to get back to work !

ive been good with doing nothing but follow my recovery plan but think its just one of those things and to be fair i think if i look back i may have had a very minor prolapse after childbirth , which for some reason now has got worse .

however on upside , like you , no more flooding every month and ruined holidays and family days out . So heres to recovery and life without flooding .

hope your recovery is going well .xx

hi - i am 5 weeks total abdominal hysterectomy ( including ovaries) and i am feeling the same way! my stomach is so bloated my right side hurts more than the left and the emotional rollercoaster ride im on is horrible - doctor never mentioned any of the to be prior to surgery! i cant even think of putting on jeans. i sure hope i feel better soon any suggestions or is this all normal 😦

This is absolutely normal... Look back at the posts, I am now 4 months post op.. Total hysterectomy laparoscopy.... My left side still has twinges, its the nerves, I am bloated every night, took 10 weeks before I could get jeans on... They say a year before you fully recover with the bloating, it's all normal, as I said.. Read back, all in the same situation xx

Thank you for your reply. i wish i had mine laproscopic but i have about a 4 inch bikini cut. went to my dr today and he said everything is normal how im feeling i just need to be more patient - it takes time to heal . 😃

hi there

i am now 5 months post op total abdominal hysterectomy with removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes .

i too had one side more painful than the other but this has now subsided . i still get some bloating but not as frequent , my main issue now is some tenderness and discomfort along and around the scar line.

this is nerve damage and will get better with each day . The hot flushes at night are interesting but i do have hrt gel to help this .You have had major surgery and your body needs time . They say about 6 months to a year so be gentle with your self .

i am now wearing denim jeggins as they look like jeans but give me some room to swell lol 😃

wish you well with your recovery xx

Be patient with yourself xxxxx

Hi I am new to the group. I had a partial hysterectomy done via robotics and continue to have my ovaries. I am 3 months and a few weeks in and I feel tired and bloated everyday. My abdomen is still swollen and I'm in the bathroom 4,5,6 times a day. I am still feeling little pains. I am grateful for a lot you because I feel so alone in this!!!! I agree, it takes much longer to heal completely!