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9 weeks post op hysterectomy

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lynda29353
lynda29353

Hi all

I'm 9 weeks on Thursday post op,just had my uterus removed. It's not been the best of weeks with one thing or another. Firstly had water infection 1 week post op put on antibiotics. 4 weeks post op was diagnosed with internal infection (don't know how that happened followed everything I should of) weeks worth of strong antibiotics. 5 weeks post op my cartilage tore in my knee (had problems previously so there was a weakness there) swelled and the pain was terrible. Went walk in centre had it bandaged and was on crutches for 2 weeks with strong painkillers,tramadol. Went back to my doctors 3 days later due to swelling not going down was referred for scan (still waiting). Got referred to consultant who agrees with doctor so the scan is just to confirm,if it is it means a op to repair.

So I'm feeling a little fed up ha,ha. Still don't feel right from hysterectomy bowels and bladder still not settled and I'm getting period like pains. Being on crutches hasnt helped the abdominal area. I've emailed gyne consultant to go back and see her just to get checked over.

Anyway so to waffle on but I had an appointment with occupational health at work who is fully aware everything that is going on and she basically said to me she'll tell me when I'm fit for work!!!!!!!! I'm now stressing in case work start being funny with me. By now I would of thought I was getting ready to go back to work,but I'm not,with everything's that's going on I just can't see light at the end of the tunnel.

Thanks for listening xx

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  • ann27271
    ann27271 lynda29353

    Posted

    Hi Lynda, so sorry to hear about the difficulties following your op, you really need to try and fast track your scan, sorry to hear a out your knee problems too, I too know about knee problems so on top of your other problems it's not fair!

    dont let work stress you out, you have to be right to even think about going back and you worrying won't help, 

    you stand up for yourself you deserve too.

    i go for my op hyterectomy and repair so hope my dodgy knees hold out.

    take care, be positive don't let anyone get the better of you. Lots of love Ann 

    • lynda29353
      lynda29353 ann27271

      Posted

      Aaww thank you so much for your lovely reply 😊. I know I've chased the scan for my knee hopefully should hear this week.

      Hope your op goes well take care and a speedy recovery xxx

    • ann27271
      ann27271 lynda29353

      Posted

      this is such a lovely forum for us all and everyone is so kind, you take care will be thinking of you. Get well soon x
  • kelly20688
    kelly20688 lynda29353

    Posted

    My god you poor lady you haven't half been through it.

    Everybody's recovery is different but don't go back to work until you know yourself your fit to do so and listen occupational health they are very good in these circumstances, I used occupation health where I work and they were really supportive.

    • lynda29353
      lynda29353 kelly20688

      Posted

      She wasn't really that supportive she was basically saying to me I will go back to work when she says whether I'm fit or not. She even told another colleague who had to see her that occy health can over rule a Drs note!!!!!!

      So much for me thinking by now id be dancing on tables ha,ha I'm sure someone's got a voodoo doll of me 😂😂 xxx

    • kelly20688
      kelly20688 lynda29353

      Posted

      My god that's terrible hope she will take full responsibility if anything happened to you at work. I would double check what she's said to other colleagues I didn't think she could rule over a doctor.

    • lynda29353
      lynda29353 kelly20688

      Posted

      She can't over rule a Drs note the other colleague contacted head office regarding it. But it just goes to show what type of person she is to say such a thing. Don't think she was ever pulled over it though.

      Fingers crossed she doesn't push me too much to go back.

      XXXX

  • donna99780
    donna99780 lynda29353

    Posted

    Hi

    I know how you feel 8 weeks post op also had urine infection and then internal infection. Now may have abdominal haematoma. I have a scan on Saturday to confirm.

    I like you thought I would feeling better by now.

    Hope you recover quickly and yes it's a great site don't feel so on my own knowing others get problems too!!

    Take care.

    Donna x

  • Susie_T
    Susie_T lynda29353

    Posted

    Hi All

    when you refer to an "internal infection" what sort do you mean and whereabouts?

    I will be 3 weeks post op on Wednesday and in the last week I have developed a bowel infection!  Like you Lynda I dont know how or why as I have not done anything I shouldnt!   But I am in excruciating pain and am so fed up with it.  Thought I was doing well but now seem to be back at the start and this infection is worse than the TAH and BSO

    Thanks

    • lynda29353
      lynda29353 Susie_T

      Posted

      Hi

      My infection was around the site where my uterus was removed.

      I can imagine the pain and general feeling of being unwell,you think you've turned a corner then something else happens. Have you been given antibiotics?? Hope you recover well and start to feel more like you.

      Anyone who recovers with no problems are the lucky ones but from reading these forums it seems like the majority have some kind of problem(s) post op.

      Drink plenty of fluids to flush your system and get well soon

      Xxx

  • jacqueline67292
    jacqueline67292 lynda29353

    Posted

    Hi Lynda

    So sorry to hear what a really tough time you are having. sad Don't let them bully you to go back to work.  You are the one to decide, I am very sure your doctor will support you.  You have had major surgery and the body will not be hurried, everyone heals at different rates and those nasty infections really take it out of you.  

    Don't forget to drink lots of water, it helps to keep the infections at bay. Really hope you feel better soon. 

    Love

    Jacqui smile

    • lynda29353
      lynda29353 jacqueline67292

      Posted

      Thank you for your lovely reply.

      I have a really understanding Dr thankfully it's just getting in to see her that's the problem ha,ha.

      I'll just have to stand my ground with work!!!!

      I'm keeping up with my fluid intake,nothing better to flush the body.

      Fingers crossed I'll be up and running properly soon.

      Take care Lynda x

    • jacqueline67292
      jacqueline67292 lynda29353

      Posted

      Hi Lynda

      Ah that is the trouble with fantastic doctors, it is hard to get to see them!  Yes be strong, you have come through a hysterectomy, you can take anything on now and win!  

      Hope everything gets sorted for you very quickly.

      Love

      Jacqui smile

    • lynda29353
      lynda29353 jacqueline67292

      Posted

      Thank you

      I can't wait to post

      "Yey got through everything and I feel on top of the world"

      Ha,ha,ha 😄😄

      One day soon

      Hope you do the same soon 😊 xx

    • jacqueline67292
      jacqueline67292 lynda29353

      Posted

      Hi Lynda

      I look forward to you posting 'you feel on top of the world', it is a lovely place to be, my surgeon is my hero, he has taken 30 years off and I feel amazing.  Best thing I ever did, was getting fixed.

      Love

      Jacqui lol

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