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8 weeks recovery housework?

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Beetlebugmik
Beetlebugmik

so I've made it to 8 weeks recovering really well fro pm rectocele.

want to ask about hoovering and ironing. I can't find any advice. I  was told to avoid it totally, which so far I have. Hubby and son are not as helpful now and  I can't bear my floors being so dusty and not as clean as normal. It's making me quite frustrated.

when can I start doing it myself again?and is there anything I should be aware of? I have no problems pooling about tidying and dusting and very gentle housework, as I'm feeling well.

4 more weeks off work now.

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  • DorryC
    DorryC Beetlebugmik

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    I read that it takes 12 weeks for the tissues to heal.  I plan to be really cautious until then.  It's just not worth it. 

    would something like a Roomba a help?

  • moira13817
    moira13817 Beetlebugmik

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    I've been hoovering since 8 weeks.  I don't lift it and only do downstairs, just pulling it around the house.  My sons did not hoover at all in that time and at 6 weeks I started with a dustpan and brush but decided it was no easier than hoovering.  I know I'm Ok as I've seen the women's health physio since then.
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