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Hi I am 4 weeks after a abdominal hysterectomy (still got ovaries). I thought I had been recovering well with no pain and no complications until now. I have started to experience stabbing(stinging) pains around my incision and my stomach swells by the end of the day. I am not lifting but walking around a lot. Could it be that??
Thanks
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janette31955 tracey2369
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Hi lily and Jay, thank you for the replies, I honestly have felt so alone these last few weeks not knowing what to do until I came on here xxx
Post-Op-Lily janette31955
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You're welcome. I know the feeling. It is such an odd feeling in there and nobody can understand it unless they go through it.
wendy98244 tracey2369
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I'm 3 weeks post op. I had large fibroids. I had a laparoscopic hysterectomy. I still have my ovaries. I'm experiencing sharp pains as well. It's concerning because I haven't had this pain before. in fact, I thought my recovery was going unusually well. I expected more pain earlier vs 3 weeks in. I feel a little better knowing I'm not alone. Is it normal to feel good enough to do a little more than just lay around? I guess this is normal. ugh! I'm bored to death and I just want to get better.
kl32135 wendy98244
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Hi there! So I am officially 12 weeks post op and what you're writing at 3 weeks, I think I experienced the same thing. I had same surgery but with one ovary taken. I made a point to walk EVERY DAY. I think once I hit 4 weeks, I was doing a mile a day. This seemed to help (in my personal experience in the recovery process). I just happened to go for my Annual Yearly Visit and my GYN said I was healing just fine and even at 12 weeks, I still sometimes get random twinges of pain. She said this is normal and that I may still feel it for months after. Others who have had the surgery reminded me we've had major surgery and so it's normal to feel this pain. Just be patient! You will get there!
Post-Op-Lily wendy98244
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Hi. I'm at 16 weeks now. I had an abdominal hysterectomy though so I still experience a lot of discomfort. I can only go on outings that will not last more than 3 hours otherwise I suffer for 2 days.
My doc says discomfort will last for up to a year.
wendy98244 kl32135
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thank you. that makes me so much more at ease
penny10357 tracey2369
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I am 3weeks post op and have exactly same issues plus fatigue. everyone says it's normal but hard to keep upbeat.
janette31955 tracey2369
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Hi guys me from a few weeks ago
I'm now 11 weeks post op. After a few hicups I'm OK....... I had my gp check me out at 8 weeks and I had intercourse for the 1st time at 9 weeks, I was so scared but for the 1st time in over 15 years I had no pain while having sex.
I also do pelvic floor excersise every day. I'm still bloated and unfortunately put on half a stone but I'm sure it's because I'm not doing much. I'm on hrt for the rest of my life I've been told which I'm not happy about. I see my consultant 20th January. I still get the odd twinge but back to work next week xxx
lori55104 janette31955
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Oh wow, thank you Janette, I am thrilled to hear this about your experience with intercourse...I haven't had any in several months, due to the discomfort i was in before surgery, and it's only been 4.5 weeks since I had my hysterectomy, so I am still very hesitant. Truthfully I have been having pain during sex for at least a couple years, and it is likely due to the fibroid and IUD which I kept in longer than i should've. I would love have enjoyable intercourse experience again! You have given me hope and something to look forward to when my healing period has ended!
AJ2009 tracey2369
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Hi, im 7 weeks after having abdominal hysterectomy and hernia repair, everything removed, i also experienced the stabbing pains, and sting, feel better after undressing, as its too much to wear clothes & underwear after half a day, my tummy is like im 6 months pregnant, which is very tender to touch, im going back work next week part time, i just hope i can cope, its nice to know im not the only one feeling the way i do, i wish they would explain what its like afterwards but they don't, take care ladies.
amanda17925 AJ2009
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Hi
i had my surgery 3 September ( not sure how many weeks that is lol )
i had total abdominal Hysterectomy with ovaries etc removed
my stomach swells even now at times and i still get sensations of numbness across my belly but its all bearable and gets easier .
my gp says this can last for a year .
hope all goes well for you back at work and wishing you good recovery .
AJ2009 tracey2369
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Thank you, i do try to do a little more each day, don't get me wrong i'm tired afterwards but i feel its better than feeling sorry for myself 😃
frances72172 tracey2369
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I'm so glad I found this forum I'm 6 weeks after laparoscopy hysterectomy surgery ovaries in tact but I feel the same stinging pains that sometimes stop me in my tracks and swollen tight tummy at times. my doctor says its nerve pain and to be expected because I'm still healing. I also had extreme insomnia 2nd week after surgery thank God that's gone. still can't sleep on my side which is driving me nuts. every morning I have to take a hot shower and let the water run on my back due to pain in my lower back. I know this is major surgery just a little impatient with the healing process. for awhile there I thought it was just me. Its reassuring to know its not.
AJ2009 frances72172
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im 10 weeks after mine, ive been back work on till duties only, i feel loads better, i try walking as much as i can everyday, dont get me wrong still have some discomfort from inside my stomach, my stomach still swollen & gets bigger as the day goes on, still cant get in my jeans, also had to get bigger size up in my work trousers ☹, i have been told it can take up to 12 months to recovery, take care
janette31955 AJ2009
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I'm now 4 months post op now, I'm back to normal work duties. I get the odd twinge inside. I'm still swollen also, feel fed up with it as think I'm fat xxx
frances72172 AJ2009
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12 months ughh!! yeah I'm back to work as well. I do home childcare so by the end of the day I'm pretty wiped. this weekend we went to the flea market and while I was walking I felt great but as soon as we got home I was paying for it. I was in so much pain. its just frustrating when your active and now can't be as you were. I too feel fat ughh
janette31955 frances72172
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Also since having the awful catheter I ended up with a bladder infection and had to re train my bladder, even now I struggle having a wee, it's intermittent especially in the morning xx