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Complete hysterectomy on 12/05:2017

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So, I have had normal problems. But, I have had issues that I wasn’t aware of before surgery.  Not that I would have changed my mind, but do wish I had known before hand. The swelling is quite servere. I’m

Still swollen to the point that clothes do not fit right. The bloating and bowel issues are more uncomfortable than the insicions, my opinion. I finally used milk of mag. And The bladder and kidneys can be infected. And the smell and drainage out of the belly button and pelvic incision is not uncommon. And the extreme exhaustion is normal. And....ongoing nose bleeds is not uncommon. Hope this helps.  

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  • robyn94818
    robyn94818 Guest

    Posted

    Wow. Are you saying this is all happening 7mths on from hysterectomy? 
    • Guest
      Guest robyn94818

      Posted

      No. It’s been 5 weeks. Things are looking up. The swelling and bladder are still issues. It’s not as bad as I made it seem I guess. I was just disappointed that I didn’t do better research. I foolishly went into it thinking it would be a piece of cake.  
    • robyn94818
      robyn94818

      Posted

      Oh yes of course. In NZ we write the 1st 2 lots of digits (day and month) other was round
  • yvonne58517
    yvonne58517 Guest

    Posted

    Hi carol, the bowel issues seem to be quite common with this surgery so I will be sure to get all my bowel medicine in before I go have my surgery ,😳 Not looking forward to having issues with my bowels so I will try to get prepared lol  and a lot of people have said about swollen belly too so I have bought some very loose clothes to wear till it goes down , hope you start to feel more like yourself soon . Xx

    • yvonne58517
      yvonne58517 Karmaway

      Posted

      Hi karma way, yes I've heard peppermint is really good for helping with wind!or gas !lol so that will be on my shopping list too .xx

    • yvonne58517
      yvonne58517 Karmaway

      Posted

      Yes it's the waiting and,the thought that it may be cancelled as I live in Staffordshire England and the nhs is in a bit of a crisis at the moment with winter admissions so, there is a bed shortage and lots of operations are getting cancelled , so hopefully mine will go ahead will keep you posted .xx

    • Karmaway
      Karmaway yvonne58517

      Posted

      I was there for 7 am and strangely saw an old school friend there. I went in, hers was camcelled as they had no beds left. I’m in Cornwall. Fingers crossed for you, you’ll feel so much better once it’s all done ♥️.
    • yvonne58517
      yvonne58517 Karmaway

      Posted

      Thanks, that's what iam hoping 👍 I will let you know and, thank you for your kind words .xxx

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