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6weeks post op - what should I expect?

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Sally_66
Sally_66

Hi there. I'm 6 nearly 7 weeks post full abdominal hysterectomy (ovaries left). I still have days of overwhelming fatigue, still have a sore tummy by evening and I am still spotting. I was on prostap b4 the op for 5 months to reduce size of my fibroid (it was massive and the op was a very challenging one). I had hoped my ovaries would start to normalise. Hot flushes almost disappeared for a month post op and now they are back and disturbing my sleep. Was I too optimistic? What should I be expecting by this stage? Any advice welcome.

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  • luisa1970
    luisa1970 Sally_66

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    Hi Sally, im almost 9 weeks post op, full abdominal and everything gone.stomach pain lasts for ages im afraid, I still have it and from what I hear will do for a while yet.

    even tho its not a sharp pain its a dull pull like pain.

    fatigue yep!, that too.im shattered doing anything

    my spotting stopped around 4 or 5 weeks but my fibroids were smaller than yours so I guess spotting is to be expected, check with your gp if unsure tho..

    with your overies being left I guess your hormones should sort themself out but it may take a few weeks yet.

    happy recovery. But listen to what your body tells you, rest still as much as possible

    • Sally_66
      Sally_66 luisa1970

      Posted

      Cheers Luisa. It does help to hear from others going through this. The whole "when should I be going back to work?" thing is constantly at the back of my mind. Most people I speak to say 12 weeks but of course every person is individual. I'm a primary school teacher so know I have to be right before I can manage a full day on my feet in the classroom. Thanks again and good luck with your recovery too.
    • luisa1970
      luisa1970 Sally_66

      Posted

      Im due back to work on the 20th.thst woukd be 10 weeks for me.doctr said reduced hours at first, so doing half days for 10 days. Not 100% confident going back, head ready, body not so sure but need to try.

      My work very good, i work for NHS so know I they will be supportive

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