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linda33333
linda33333

Hiya im due to have a hysterectomy on the 7th of january feel nervous about it know that will have a bit of pain but need to know how long before I can do normal things ect like shopping and going back to work any advice much appreciated Thanks x

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  • amanda46342
    amanda46342 linda33333

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    Hi  Linda

    it's perfectly normal to feel a bit scared...

    Not sure what type of surgery  you're  having but my experience was  a total abdominal  hysterectomy with conservation of ovaries.

    spent 3 nights in hospital and yes it was a little sore, you might experience some wind pain too- peppermint tea or anything else you can find to help ease it!

    As for recovery at home my main advice would be to do the exercises that the hospital give you, it really helps strengthen the abdomen. For the first couple of weeks I found having an afternoon nap was a necessary treat too smile

    But don't lift! I was told nothing heavier than a kettle of water. 

    You will find you have good days and bad days...around a week after I kind of had a spell of mood similar to Baby blues...again all normal. ..effect of hormones and anaesthetic etc

    Go with the flow,  be sensible  you'll  be just fine x

    • linda33333
      linda33333 amanda46342

      Posted

      Thanks Amanda as far as I know im having keyhole surgery my job involves a lot of heavy lifting I work in a care home laundry so don't think I will be going back to soon x
  • gail_55780
    gail_55780 linda33333

    Posted

    Linda, will all depend on type of surgery. Keyhole is supposed to be quickest recovery time. Vaginal next and open surgery the longest recovery time. All depends on how healthy and fit you are also going in for operation. Keep eye on iron levels, good tonic, plenty of veg, protein to help repair and heal. Constipation may be an issue afterwards but can be sorted - prune juice very good for that. Arnica (30c) in herbal shop will help healing tossues also. If you haven't gone through menopause yet and having both ovaries removed in Jan, try get something in herbal shop to help "surgical menopause" after op. Main thing is to listen to your body and only do what you can and gradually increase bit by bit each day as tiredness can set in very easily.... 
    • linda33333
      linda33333 gail_55780

      Posted

      Thanks gail think it's keyhole im having leaving ovaries I've started menopause eg hot flushes mood swings the usual l can't have hrt had allergic reaction to it :-( so now taking black koosh and b12 so far ok x
  • janet0263
    janet0263 linda33333

    Posted

    Hi Linda

    I had a total abdominal hysterectomy in June this year and it wasn't even half as bad as I had feared.  They keep you pain free although it is a bit hard to sit up as its a bit sore and lying on your side in bed is out for a couple of weeks.  I would think you would need to be off work around 6 to 8 weeks.  I lifted things I shouldn't like baskets of heavy washing to hang out after a couple of weeks and I was fine.  Didn't use the Hoover until after 4 weeks though.   You do get tired more easily so just rest when you feel the need smile

    • dee102
      dee102 janet0263

      Posted

      Hi janet You have just put mind at rest a bit as I just picked up a bag not realising it had two bottles of cola in it and I am 7 weeks post op from TAH I got a sharp pulling pain for a while but lay down so hopefully I have not done any damage 
  • Mintdream
    Mintdream linda33333

    Posted

    Hi Linda...

    OMG... that's EXACTLY how I felt!

    I even went on Utube to watch one done.

    I had so many nervous thoughts/feelings going in... but once I was on that table and they were moving around getting things ready... I WAS OUT! 

    Next thing you know... you are in recovery waking up.......

    My operation was 2.5 hours, I had a 4 lb. tumor there also...but it felt like 15 min. by the time I woke up!

    Tip.... when they say you need to try and walk.. DO IT!  It helped me SOOOOO much!  You don't get gas... and you DON'T want that!  omg... any sneeze, cough, laugh or a gas issue would be very uncomfortable..

    I was walking hours later.. came home and continued to move.. it helped me heal, and NO BLOD CLOTS!  If you don't move, you can get a blood clot!

    Hope this helps you a bit!

    All the best.... your hyster sister in CT.

    Mary smile 

    • linda33333
      linda33333 Mintdream

      Posted

      Thank you so much Mary made me feel so much better reading this ive done the Google and everything else you can even had my daughter who is a nurse bend doctors ears brilliant advice u gave me gunna follow this once again thanks and merry Xmas xx
  • calli
    calli linda33333

    Posted

    Hi I'm 50 and up untill few weeks ago never had any probs at all.but due to sudden acute urine retention,which resulted in few weeks of having catheter in it was discovered I had one very large fibroid,I was shocked and worried about hysterectomy.thought of nothing else googled none stop..decided to keep my ovaries but had uterus n cervix removed laparoscopicly 14 days ago..i was up and about few hours after coming back on ward.had bit tea.went home next day.no probs what so ever 3/4days doing fine with toilet etc..ive been Xmas shopping out and about for a week now..not lifting anything heavy..think positive you will feel better each morning.move about drink plenty water have some visitors over you,ll be back to normal in no time..good luck xx
  • kazandnell
    kazandnell linda33333

    Posted

    hi linda.know how your feeling as going in hospital on the 8th jan for my full abdominal hysterectomy.i too am feeling very nervous but know its for the best as i have been rushed to hospital 3 times in the last month with bleeding and passing out and had to have 2 blood transfusions.i have a 11cm fibroid.hope everything goes ok which im sure it will.karen x
    • Kath_T
      Kath_T kazandnell

      Posted

      Hi kazandnell.  Just to let you know, I am going in on 9th January for the same thing, so will be thinking of you.

      xxxKathy

    • kazandnell
      kazandnell Kath_T

      Posted

      thanks kathy,will have to keep in touch on here while we are resting and doing nothing,going to find that hard but everyone says you really must.will be thinking of you too and wish you all the best.karenx
    • Kath_T
      Kath_T kazandnell

      Posted

      Yes, it will be good to keep in touch.  Wishing you all the best also.

      xxKathy

    • Luckymum
      Luckymum Kath_T

      Posted

      Me four! but mine is end of Jan, looks like we might all be having our feet up for the first part of 2015 x
    • Kath_T
      Kath_T kazandnell

      Posted

      Just think of your kazandnell.  How are you feeling today?
    • Luckymum
      Luckymum Kath_T

      Posted

      Hi Kath, I think Kazandnell's op has been put back to the 29th Jan, I remeber her telling me (futher down the page) as it is the same date as moine , but I'm sure she will pop in and confirm that soon x
    • kazandnell
      kazandnell Kath_T

      Posted

      Sorry kath only just seen this post.my op is on 29th now.hope your doing well.Karen x
    • kazandnell
      kazandnell Luckymum

      Posted

      Thanks luckymum for replying for me.only just saw this poSt. How rude of me.hope your okay. My nerves keep surfacing and making my stomach flip.only 2 weeks to go now.everyone on here seems to be doing so well though so that makes me feel better.Karen. x
    • Mintdream
      Mintdream kazandnell

      Posted

      Hey Karen..

      OK... I think we ALL had/have the nerves prior... omg.. I was SOOOOO worried.. to make it worse I "uTubed" it sad  I wanted to know WHAT they were doing in me... if you are squemish.. I would NOT do...

      That morning, driving there.. OMG... STOMACH HURT SO BAD, NERVES SHOT... I tried to act all cool & calm...

      Getting changed, into the johnny... I was still worried... but last thing I remember was walking to the table, laying down... arms out to sides and seeing all the people.. 2 dr's and all the other people... I was OUT!

      Woke up.. didnt feel a thing (DRUGGGS!!)... felt like I was out for 15 min, but really was 2.5 hours...

      It goes so fast, and waking up you think.. HEY.. IT'S DONE NOW!

      All my issues I had are now gone... just still in a healing phase (8 weeks now)...

      So... try to "keep calm"... "be strong"...  and "know that soon, what ever your issues were, will be GONE"...  yes, you will need to heal, but its part of the whole process, and well worth it!

      You can do it girl!  We all have/will on here!

      You are a now an OFFICIAL "HYSTER-SISTER"  smile  smile  smile  smile

      And I feel for each woman on here, makes us all STONGER GIRL!

      Hugs from Mary - USA  smile

    • Luckymum
      Luckymum kazandnell

      Posted

      Thats ok Karen, no problem smile Yes my nerves are up and down too, one minute I'm fine the next I'm a wreck. I keep asking my self, do I reaaly NEED this operation, surely I'll e ok without it...but then I think about it and realise though I'm not as bad as some other ladies with the size my fibriod already is things are likely to get worse if I don't go ahead now besides I think I'm at the stage where the symptoms (and there are a few, I wrote myself a list!) have become my normal, I've accepted them to be my life and that is why I don't feel as bad as I am really.

      Hope your nerves hold out, soon be on the road to recovery xx

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