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Having a Total Hysterectomy this Saturday

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tracy65864
tracy65864

Hi I'm 36 and having a Total hysterectomy on Saturday. I'm terrified any advice would be greatly appreciated thank you

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  • Ladyrach2013
    Ladyrach2013 tracy65864

    Posted

    Hey, I'm 32 and mine is Friday! Feeling the same!! Eek!!

    Rach xx

    • tracy65864
      tracy65864 Ladyrach2013

      Posted

      Hi Rach, I was ment to be having a vaginally hysterectomy however it's no longer possible as my uterus has grown within weeks. There now doing it privately as they said it needs doing. I wish I asked more questions. I have to be at the hospital 7:30 am. How about you x
    • Ladyrach2013
      Ladyrach2013 tracy65864

      Posted

      Yeh same...I have to be in at 7 Friday morning. I also have to have it done abdominally. It's scary stuff and I stopped asking questions as all answers were different so guess I will just have to see on the day! We should keep in touch! X
    • tracy65864
      tracy65864 Ladyrach2013

      Posted

      I hope everything goes ok, yes definitely keep in touch n let me know how things go. Good luck for Friday x
  • bridy16825
    bridy16825 tracy65864

    Posted

    Hi 

    I am 45 and had a TAH on the 12th of Feb. I am sure lots of people will want to give you advice, however everyone's experience is unique to themselves. I guess your feeling a bit anxious right now, and that's fine too....this is a big deal. I really thought I  was going to breeze through the whole thing.....but have a realistic view that your going to have good days and bad days..... Be patient and kind to yourself and take up the offer of anyone who is offering to help!!! A few practical things that may help you. A few practical things that you may want to consider

    - big pants - my husband made me giggle every time he took them out of the washing machine! Your abdomen maybe quite bloated for a couple of weeks and these are so much more comfy.

    - dry shampoo- guilty as charged, just helps a bit till you feel like washing your hair

    - drink plenty of fluids, constipation can be a bit of a nightmare ( still struggling a bit with mine)

    - you may want a few extra pillows, I found it easier on my wound to sleep upright for a while, don't be afraid to take the painkillers though.

    i only joined this forum at the weekend and although I have a loving and supportive family....there is someone on here who just gets it, that will help you through.

    good luck for Saturday and let us know how you are getting on...... I decided to skip the gym,/ mountain walking this week!!!!! So there are lots of us around if you have any other questions.

    Be brave x

    • tracy65864
      tracy65864 bridy16825

      Posted

      Thank you, sounds like good advice. It's good to know others are or have been in the same situation. I will let you know how it all goes. Fingers n toes crossed x
  • kazandnell
    kazandnell tracy65864

    Posted

    Hi Tracy and Rach I'm 4 weeks post op I had tah and ovaries removed.honest everything will be fine.as long as you rest and take things easy.the waiting is the worse I found as did lots of other ladies on here.this site has been such a big help to me.the info about big knickers is true they are really much more comfy and stool softness too because for me the hardest thing was going for a no 2.it felt like contractions in my stomach.hope all goes well ladies,be thinking of you both.all the best and don't worry.Karen x
  • sarah68196
    sarah68196 tracy65864

    Posted

    Am 35 now 5 weeks post op . Rest up after your op give your self time to heal , don't rush to do things . You will be fine ;-)

    Xxx

    • tracy65864
      tracy65864 sarah68196

      Posted

      Hi thank you for your comment. I hope your recovery is going well x
  • lyn11297
    lyn11297 tracy65864

    Posted

    I felt the same mine was a total hysterectomy as well mine was last Wednesday the only thing I can say is you obviously need to have this just try and think about after when sometime in the future when you will feel better thats what I'm looking forward to
    • tracy65864
      tracy65864 lyn11297

      Posted

      Thank you Lyn is the pain as bad as people say it cant be much worse than what I am im already in can it.That's what I'm trying to do think of life after the op, and I hope pain free. How are you feeling?
    • sarah68196
      sarah68196 tracy65864

      Posted

      I was on tramadol , paracetamol , naproxen pre op . Post op after week 1-2 am hardly on any pain killers that's how much pain pre op I was . The pain is nothing compared to before. Hope this helps . But remember everyone is different

      Let's us know how you get on xxxx

    • tracy65864
      tracy65864 sarah68196

      Posted

      That's great Sarah, I hope I'm pain free in after 1/2 post op. Good luck with you recovery and keep in touch x
    • lyn11297
      lyn11297 tracy65864

      Posted

      The pain after varies from day to day Sunday I couldn't stand anything on my stomach but today is better haven't had any painkillers since 4am today and feel fine today but I'm very lucky to have a wonderful husband he brings me breakfast in bed before he goes to work cooks every day I only do what I've been told I'm allowed to by the hospital I just want to get back to a normal life I only came out on Friday afternoon after the op on Wednesday hope everything goes well for you
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