Discomfort when sitting
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Hello, I'm 7 days post-op myomectomy today. I was cut vertically at my bikini line and my doctors removed a total of 10 fibroids. I'm have a very hard time finding comfortable ways to sit. I'm sitting in the bed with pillows behind me but my back hurts from it. Does anyone have any suggestions? Nothing seems to help...Also I'm deadly afraid to laugh or cough because I'm afraid of the pain
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teresa2545 officiallykali
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I am 3 weeks post op after TAH & BSO also removing several fibroids.(don't know how many )The biggest was 20cm and weighed just over 6lb.I was also cut the same place but i have been lucky with no back pain.In bed i found it more comfortable with a large cushion and 1
pillow.On the settee i laid the garden chair mattress on top pl
us large cushions.Try laying
rather than sitting as it takes the
pressure of your stomach but don't lay too flat otherwise you
will find it harder to get up
again.Try and walk as much as
you can.I think this has helped me
a lot as i started going out a week
after the op.By the middle of week
2 it was a lot easier.I went on a
bus by day 11.While in pain when
you get up or cough hold a
cushion over your stomach.You are doing really well considering what you have had done.If you want to ask me anything pkease don't hesitate,i am happy to help.
xxx
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MissBurbs officiallykali
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First of all, it gets easier I promise!
I'm now day 13 after my myomectomy and I too still get backache if I'm in one position for too long but it's not as bad as it was a week ago. Did you have an epidural or just anesthetic?
there really is no best way to sit it just s matter of experimentation. For me it was better if I didn't have too many pillows behind me as that meant my stomach was more crunched up the more upright I am. I sit in a very slight recline position. Maybe it would help if you place a small pillow in the small of your back. Try that.
I thought the norm was to cut horizontally along bikini line. I guess each consultant works differently. Hope you heal soon and feel more comfortable.
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teresa2545 officiallykali
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How are you feeling this morning,did you sleep ok?
I am ok except for really bad constipation.What ever i take doesn't help so i am going to the chemist later.
xxx
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lade80421 officiallykali
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went to see my doctor today after a 3months intake of esmaya, the story remaind the same. the fibroids didnt shrink much. so will have to prepare for the surgry soon so that i can carry a baby.
Not happy wit d news but will have to be strong and hope for the best.
peace to u all.
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