hysterectomy

Yes my tummy is flat in the morning and at night 

I look 5 months pregnant.  Mt boobs have gone do big and I've put 1 stone on. Iam 7 weeks post op.

i has lost weight and i look pregnant. x

What did you have done ? Part or full have you got your ovaries still ? 

still have my ovaries. and they tryed both ways to do the hysterectomy.

Iam 40 year old. Iam the same I just won't to feel 100%. Because I've put weight on Iam on a diet but I will not loose much as I can not do alot. I live a very busy life. But since my op I've become an 87 year old lady 😜😢

i keep thinking to myself what can i do??And i get back not alot!! I am finding it hard doing nothing as before i had the op i could go everywhere. Now i cant even take my eldest to school. Its nice be able to talk to other people about it. When my consultant said he would do did i was so happy and all i kept getting was you will bounce back your young as i am only 27 x But i feel like i havent bounced back. x

Can you not drive Stacy?  Or go for little walks yet?

Iam 7 weeks post op and Iam driving but just a little 

I took my daughter out yesterday after school to a couple of shops abs hair cut but after I felt like I had done a days shopping trip. X

i can't drive. and i can go for walks and i walked to pick my son up from nursery the other day. I am just scared of doing to much.Do you know when you can pick shopping up?

I wouldnt pick shopping up for as long as possible past 8 weeks, the longer the better.lift stuff you dont have to strain for, I started hoovering yesterday and really felt the pull but will persevere and do it again tmrw.

I am doing general housework daily now but i am very aware of straining

im on 8 weeks 2 days now

Hi Luisa, how did it go with your hoovering?  Hoovering seems to be the big problem for everyone, I suppose because it puts such a strain on the stomach, just wondering if you had any pain afterwards?  Warmest Wishes Jacqui 

Hi Jacqueline

hoovering was weird, felt couldn't push the hoover so I dragged it instead.i had less pulling that way, definitely knew I had done it after, got that achy burning feeling for about 10 mins after.But I managed the whole room so very pleased.

my hoover is a cylinder, not sure if an upright would be more difficult.

Hi Luisa, 

It must be smashing to feel that you have made good progress, don't hurt yourself though will you, especially as you are starting to get back to normal.  I was recommended to get a Gtech Sweeper as they only weigh 2 lbs and it is cordless so I have one on order.  My Dyson City is going to be too heavy for quite a while I think.  Lovely to chat to you.  Take care, Jacqui 

Yes I only pick up light stuff still. Iam trying to wait till about 10 weeks on wards. And going food shopping I will still go with my hubby untill when I feel ok to push the trolly but I think that will be along way off maybe end of Feb.  I think we just need to take it easy so we don't but are self's back. I've just started taking my little dog for a walk everyday. Iam going to try and hoover next week. 

Sam post op 7 weeks 4 days x

i wont do shopping then. And all i am doing it the washing up and putting washing in the washer and dryer. I feel like i could do more but i am scared as when i did my first walk i ended back in hospital with them thinking my appendix was going to brust. So ended up having  CT scan all was clear. thats about 3 week ago now.

 post op 8 week and 1 day x

So true.my husbsnd and children keep telling me that this is the danger time, doing things cos you feel ok but body not quite ready.i will go easy defo dont want want to set my self back.

had a walk today without discomfort so honna try a walk a day, weather permitting.

Thanks ladies x

ok.. so hoovering is using a vacuum???  I  am loving all the different ways you guys word things!

Makes things more interesting for me!  Keeps me smiling here

Yes "vacuuming"lol thats so funny

had my food shopping delivered over the the last 8 weeks but going to shop today!

My kids and husband have been amazing I have to say

Yes that's what we can call it as well.  I take it you don't live in the UK. 

Good luck with your food shop. I went last week with my hubby it did me in but was nice to get out

I didn't do nothing just walked around.

My hubby ans girls have been brilliant.  Before I used to do everything in our house so I was worried how it would go. Iam going try to hoover next week and my hubby still dose the ironing so I think i will try that in about 4 weeks xx

Yes in uk.cold and wet

Did some ironing on Sunday, very slow and sat down, that helped

Ok... see, i picked up on that... just like a "Hoover Vacuum".. 

Ok... grocerie shopping...WOW...I noticed LIFTING a large bottle or bending down to get something.. NOT GOOD... I was sore leaving

and you have to lift OVER the carriage, thenOUT of the carriage... you don't realize, you use all those stomach muscles.. WHICH WE HAD CUT!

Take it slow girl!

Thats great your family is there for you... I am so worn with taking care of my 91 yr old dad in my house... but I have to.

I just pray, ask god for strength each day

Have a great day today Luisa! 

and happy "hoovering" 

Ahh... you are right... I  live in the USA...

I just LOVE this site, and enjoy following all of you.

I'm glad you are getting out, and hubby is there to help, kids too.

I too did EVERYTHING in the house.. doesn't it feel wierd to NOT run around doing this and that, bending down , reaching up, "hoovering" , I think all our family now sees ALL WE DID/DO...

I know my house was "not the same"... he tried...

I am still asking for some help today, 8 weeks later.. I get some side pains here and there, and tired a bit.

Glad all is going well... see.. we are on our way!

  your friend in USA,  Mary

Hi Mary

You do make me laugh. I have friends that are from malta and the love are English words lol.

Yes Iam so looking forward to a spring clean

Iam that's what my oldest daughter said no we no what you used to do for us.

It's nice to have you are here Mary let's hope in a few more weeks we are on the up and ready for work in Feb xx

I no it would be nice to be somewhere hot so we could sit in the garden or go to the beach lol.

I think I will let My hubby do the ironing lol

I've done it for enough years 😉

Hi all,

Mintdream I think it depends on which part of the UK you come from, althoguh I know the term 'Hoovering' it's not one that we use in our area, we also say vaccuming x

Just out of curiosity I found this and thought you might enjoy it too, a list of English/American words/terms, if you scroll down to H you wil see hoover LOL

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/words/be-ae.htm

You are all hilarious and cheer me up no end.

shopping done !!!!

wasnt easy I have to say.took alot longer than usual.packed the bags straight into boot of car (trunk!.? is that right), luckily my daughter was home to unpack the other end, will prob give it a couple more eeeks before trying that one on my own again.

Mintdream you take it easy especially having your dad to care for too.

best wishes Lu

   Malta... how cool!!!!!

Awweee, sounds like the kids realize what you do for them

Thank you... I wouldn't want to be on any other site!

And here's to February!!!!!!!!! 

Luisa.. thank you hun!!!  We can do this... we can ALL do it!

We'll show everyone!!!  

I see lucky... thank you!!!!

I will check that out!   Every now and then you guys have the cutest words:  hoovering, loo, boot, weep... I am getting to know more words now

Its fun interpretting!!!

LOL Luisa, really!? Glad to be of service I'm just me that's the way I am, hope I can carry on after my op xx

Don't forget the spuds, thats another of our little words (or is that just Midlands slang? Perhaps the other ladies will tell me ) Oh and a spud is a potato Mintdream just incase yo were wondering! xx

And Luisa take it easy with that shopping malarky, don't want to do yourself any damage, it's still fairly early days xx

Ps. I'm not telling you if I misbehave so you can't tell me off! LOL x

Yes... that one I kinda guessed! 

 

LOL well done! I must try harder next time xx

I will take it easy x.

On a serious note ladies can i ask you something,

going to try and speak to docs today

I am having trouble going to toilet (no.2).I have been on various stuff like exlax and movicol but they all give me diarrhoea.

Thing is im not actually constipated, when I do manage its all very normal, I just have the constant feel of pressure that I need to go but nothing there to move.is this a normal, I know they reckon it takes a few weeks for bowel to start working again properly but after 8 weeks shouldnt it be normal now

Well I had my 7 weeks check up on wens of this week. Iam my docter wonted to no how my bladder was ans bowels where working. They work very close to them both. So you need to go back and get it checked. you should not feel like that after 8 weeks. You may need a scan on your bowel. Please get it checked. I had that the first few weeks but I was fine after that x

Hmm thats what I thought, had a telephone chat with doctors today going in on Monday for a full review

I agree with Sam, Luisa go get it checked out, it seems to be going on a it long, good luck, sending hugs xx

Let us no how you get on. Bless you x

Thank you, will keep you posted x

yo ud hav a pile?! But i would still see a doctor.  x

Had them for years already lol

lol x Erm i would see you doctor then. hopefully dr will be able to sort it out for you x