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jj1234
jj1234

Hi anyone is it normal after a vaganal hysterectomy 3 week after to be bleeding.i havent being taking it easy as i have kids n im worried. My cervix n womb was removed but my ovies left ?? X

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  • phoebewhite
    phoebewhite jj1234

    Posted

    Hi there, it is natural to bleed a little about 3 weeks post op but that blood is usually quite dark, it is 'pooled' blood that basically has just been sitting there since the op as is then expelled, I appreciate that you have young children but you really must take things easy, I hope you aren't lifting them? I had a vaginal hysterectomy as well and I know that you can feel really good afterwards but remember that a lot of tissue inside has still been cut and pulled about and it needs a good long time to heal, have you got anyone who can help you? If the bleeding continues you must go to see your doc.

    Please take care

    Phoebe x

  • sarah73154
    sarah73154 jj1234

    Posted

    Hi, I’ve seen other forums and it seems to be a pattern around week 3/4 that is ladies experience bleeding, usually bright red blood. If you fill a pad in an hour, seek medical attention, otherwise, it’s completely normal. If the bleeding increases, becomes smelly or you get pain, then you really do need to contact your GP. 

    Regarding not taking things easy, please be careful, you only get one shot at getting yourself better, not doing so can cause other issues. I know you have children but take things slow,  I lifting at all. Take great care x

  • welshgirl67
    welshgirl67 jj1234

    Posted

    Hi

    After this op you should be resting for up to 6 weeks... Even after that no lifting for another month.

    You really need to take it slow otherwise you will prolapse.

    I had mine done in January and I didn't do anything for 8 weeks and started doing light duties after that.

    I had no bleeding after 4 days but it's normal to bleed up to a month.

  • sandra50398
    sandra50398 jj1234

    Posted

    Hello I had hysterectomy 2 months ago and my dr said that is normal bleeding.
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