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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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  • Luckymum
    Luckymum linda33333

    Posted

    Hi Linda,

    I'll be a few weeks after you, I'm due to have a TAH (retaining ovaries as I'm only 42 so too young to go on HRT) at the end of Jan, I'm not sure how I feel atm a bit nervous but at the same time I am looking forward to being able to have a full life again without all the problems that I'm having now...the best bit of course is no more periods or smears smile

  • neverstaysstill
    neverstaysstill linda33333

    Posted

    I am having TAH on 19th Jan, i am not worried about op at all as know its for the best. I am approaching it with the most positive attitude i can and setting myself mini goals now to do once i'm out of hospital ie: walk for quarter of a mile 2nd week working up to a mile by about week 4 or 5. My real worry is how the washing and hoovering etc is going to get done as i'm sure my other half thinks we have fairies that help with all of that and he can't cook either so god knows what i will be presented with and told its edible lol, and we all know that no one can do our housework as good as we do and i know i will be tempted to wash, cook and clean etc
  • denise91810
    denise91810 linda33333

    Posted

    Hi all ladies ..just joined this forum today because. Like all those in here have either been in or waiting too I'm due to go in the 9th ..and since having my pre-ad letter am starting. To worry ..my hubby have been reading the cons and cons ..(cheers for that ) as he is starting. To worry for me bless him ..im having the abdominal as well as have large fibroids and a few small nice 10 cm one ..i don't have periods since I had the marina coil 5 years ago which is a plus sign ..but am starting. To panic now and could quite easily cancel the way in feeling ..my hubby has called the hospital just to see what to expect on Tuesday when I see the nurse ..im having it done in a private hosp on the nhs result. So I know I will be looked after but really am sweating about it all ..im physically well and get pressure from the fibroids in the bowel and bladder sometimes and in the playpen area if you get my drift ..and apart from being a couple of stone overweight ..i blame the fibroid for that lol ..im thinking. Shall I help xx
    • neverstaysstill
      neverstaysstill denise91810

      Posted

      you are just having a wobble, first night nerves lol. You know its for the best. If you feel you need more time to get used to the idea then defer op for a couple of weeks, might move you back to an NHS hospital though at another time.
    • denise91810
      denise91810 neverstaysstill

      Posted

      Yes you are probably. Right last minute nerves etc ..i know we will all be in a turmoil for a good few weeks with all the upheaval. And change in our lives ..im not worried. About Tha side of so much I'm just worried. About long term problems if any ..the joys of google and reading into things probably. Doesn't help the situation but we all do it ...lots of friends. Have had it and bounced back fine ..some had different. Types of op and never looked back ..i want to be in the same category. As them not the minority..does that make sense ox
    • neverstaysstill
      neverstaysstill denise91810

      Posted

      Totally makes sense i have two friends that have had TAH and they keep telling me how much pain i'm going to be in etc etc, thanks for that.... But you have to keep positive, mind over matter and all that. If you have a chance to have it done in private hospital it will be like being on holiday lol.

      I know its scary but us women come into our own when under pressure don't we.

    • Kath_T
      Kath_T denise91810

      Posted

      Hi denise.   I am going in for a TAH on 9 January also.

      xxx

    • denise91810
      denise91810 Kath_T

      Posted

      Yes ..its not the great way to start the year is it ..im in Essex where will you be lol x
    • Luckymum
      Luckymum denise91810

      Posted

      Hi Denise, I too blame my 9cm fibriod and two smaller ones on the shape/size of my belly (do you think if I ask nicely the surgeon might do a tummy tuck at the same time? LOL) My hubby has renamed my fibroids, we now unaffectionately call them FATbroids LOL x

    • denise91810
      denise91810 Luckymum

      Posted

      Typical man ..mine thinks I should have a few stitches elsewhere. Lol ..unfortunately. Won't be going in that way ..if I go through with it ..what a great way to spend new year ..stressed. Not..when you going in ? X
    • Luckymum
      Luckymum denise91810

      Posted

      Mine is on 29th Jan so I think atm I'm after everyone else on here x
    • kazandnell
      kazandnell Luckymum

      Posted

      Hi luckymum I'm having a full abdominal hysterectomy on the 29th Jan. Was suppose to be the 8th but got cancelled.Karen x
    • Luckymum
      Luckymum kazandnell

      Posted

      Hi Katen, sorry your op has been postponed but on a totally selfish note it;s nice for me to find someone having thos done on the same day xx
    • Luckymum
      Luckymum kazandnell

      Posted

      meant to type Karen, not Katen sorry, I blame it on the dark (hubby watching the tv with no lights on) oh and maybe the large glass of wine in my left hand wink x

    • kazandnell
      kazandnell Luckymum

      Posted

      Lol that's fine.yes will be nice to compare notes.I'm sure this bit leading up to the op is probably worse.just want to get it over and done with now...that glass of wine sounds like a nice idea. Karen x
    • Mintdream
      Mintdream neverstaysstill

      Posted

       I will tell you.. i had a TAH, 22 staples... at 11:00 a.m... by 4:00 p.m. that day I was up and walking in hospital... dr. told me to MOVE... WALK.. I was soooooooo nervous to, but it was the BEST thing..

      I had NO GAS.. i had NO BLOODCLOTS... it helped my healing process to leave the hospital!  I walked REALLY REALLY slow smile

      And yes... WOMEN DO WELL UNDER PRESSURE!  We CAN do it!  smile

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