7 weeks post op total hysterectomy posterior anterior repair
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Hi I am on my 7 weeks post op hysterectomy, ovaries removal, vaginal vault suspension and anterior and posterior repair. I though I am already healed but occasionally still having a feeling of heavy/pain on my lower abdomen and mild pain on my pelvic floor. My fam doc told me it's healed and there is no danger when doing some chores. I am starting to have some negative thoughts and wonder if its normal and still on process of healing. Anyone can share or give a piece of advice. Thanks.
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lynda20916 delia88523
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To be frank, you're not healed yet. It can take up to six months for interior parts to heal. It depends on each person. You've had major surgery. Did your surgeon give you post op instructions?
robyn94818 delia88523
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Way too early to be fully healed. All the Surgeon means is that his actual surgical wounds are healed. It can take up to a year to feel really "normal" again.
lyn82834 delia88523
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Hi Delia
I agree with Lynda and Robyn - it's too early to be fully healed. Please do follow the instructions to the letter as this will give you the best outcome. I've seen women here saying what they're doing after hysterectomy. Never underestimate the importance of rest in the healing process. You will be grateful later. I've no comment to make on the negative thoughts. I didn't have those but I did read somewhere that some people have strange dreams.
Probably at 7 weeks it's ok to do light chores but don't overdo it.
All the best, Lyn
Hheather836 lyn82834
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delia88523 lyn82834
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lynda20916 delia88523
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Those feelings are your body saying, "Ow! I'm still healing! Take it easy!"
Hheather836 delia88523
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I am 4 weeks out from open abdominal bilateral oophorectomy and was told no restrictions. However your body has gone through a major shock. It takes time. When I had my total hysterectomy it did take much longer for the outer incisions to heal even though it was lapro do to the nature of bow the cervix was removed vaginally. I had cramps and pain for a long time. I still also have endo in me and at that time I did especially having it flare up because of the ovaries still in place. Take your time. Your own time. Listen to your body. We are not all built the same and it was a major surgery. If you still have concerns later on voice them again and just advocate for yourself. I know it's hard. Good luck???
delia88523 Hheather836
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sharon_59597 delia88523
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Hi I'm also 7 weeks post op and also get heavy feeling in pelvic area and some pain particulary ifvi walk too far or stand for too long xx
Hheather836 sharon_59597
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delia88523 sharon_59597
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