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I did it ladies

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ann_marie_61947
ann_marie_61947

Well ladies I did it, yes I'm in quite a lot of pain atm still in hospital, just thought I would let you know as you was all so supportive.

Love Ann

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  • phoebewhite
    phoebewhite ann_marie_61947

    Posted

    Hi Ann, glad to hear you made it, its all down hill from here, don't forget to take things easy for at least 6 weeks.

    Take care.

    Phoebe xx

  • jasdip68
    jasdip68 ann_marie_61947

    Posted

    Well done, Mrs! Take it easy and enjoy being looked after, if you're that lucky.xx
  • nicola34310
    nicola34310 ann_marie_61947

    Posted

    Hi Ann

    Lovely to hear from you and glad it's all over with just your recovery hon, remember slowly slowly says the monkey x take your time and let everyone pamper you xxxx keep us informed and take care xxx

  • froggy28
    froggy28 ann_marie_61947

    Posted

    Well done. Now rest and take it easy. It will ease but takes a while. Take offer of all pain killers it's better to feel comfortable 😊
  • Nannyrose
    Nannyrose ann_marie_61947

    Posted

    Yehhh, that dreaded feeling all over. Now just rest take things easy. The pain gets easier everyday. Good luck with recovery x
  • lisa05281
    lisa05281 ann_marie_61947

    Posted

    Thanks Ann for letting everyone know, good to hear you're past the worst!Take it easy, and all the best for a speedy recovery x
  • lisa05281
    lisa05281 ann_marie_61947

    Posted

    Thanks Ann for letting everyone know, good to hear you're past the worst!Take it easy, and all the best for a speedy recovery x
  • ann_marie_61947
    ann_marie_61947

    Posted

    Thank you ladies for all your kind words I really felt supported between you and my wonderful husband who has been my rock I couldn't and wouldn't have done it. If any ladies out there that are having up coming hysterectomies I'm here and happy to help with all these lovely ladies as well of course

    Thanks again

    Love Ann

    • nicola34310
      nicola34310 ann_marie_61947

      Posted

      Hi my sweet, I understand when you say your husband has been your rock as well as all our beautiful ladies on here, my husband has been amazing since my first op 2 years ago when I had ask for a hysterectomy but was declined so they sterilised me and have me an ablation that didn't work so I had the TAH & BSO in July due to all the surgeries I was bk in hospital 22nd of December as had pain in left side which turned out to be adhesions some were removed but I have to have another vertical cut to remove a mass x my skin is so thick I believe this is the reason haha my husband calls me rhino skin ha xx he has been and even tho I have had a many surgeries the one I am waiting for is a little alarming due to the way he is going in x but after reading all your well wishes I have nothing to fear as I know you are all out there for support and reassurance bless you all xx sleep well Ann take all pain relief offered so you can xxx keep us informed if your recovery one if the hysterectomy girls xxxxx
    • ann_marie_61947
      ann_marie_61947 nicola34310

      Posted

      Hi Nichola you have been through the mill haven't you, we are all here for you come on and chat anytime not a problem. Do you know the date of your next op Hun. Xx
    • nicola34310
      nicola34310 ann_marie_61947

      Posted

      Hiya Ann

      Hope you feeling ok this morning x I'm just waiting to hear back from consultant hopefully sooner rather than later xx I know you are there I think this is the best site I gave ever used x I have also made amazing friends which u speak to off here who has been my rocketeer haha xxxx

  • ideas
    ideas ann_marie_61947

    Posted

    I hate Alberta's healthcare.  They keep you in for 1 day.  For me 2 days as I'm a diabetic.  There is no homecare help.  You either hire your own or if you are lucky have a family member to come in and help.  Limit stairs and don't lift anything for 2 weeks.  
  • virginias
    virginias ann_marie_61947

    Posted

    i am having my surgery on feb 3. can you tell me how you are feeling post op and what to expect? I am having it all taken out due to large ovarian cysts. i am already past menopause. Thank you and good luck with your recovery.
    • ann_marie_61947
      ann_marie_61947 virginias

      Posted

      Hi there hun sorry just replied to one post didn't see this one. You must understand everybody's recovery is different but I will tell you how things went with me.

      Not sure if you are nhs patient as I was haha

      Day of surgery arrived at hospital 7.am boy was a wreck but nurses and doctors was really lovely and helped loads. I met the anaesthetist he asked a few questions then explained what was going to happen.I went down to theatre at 9.30, was given a drug to relax me and oh my it did just that it was fantastic they could if done anything at that point it was my happy drug haha. They then gave me my anesthestic.thats it that's all I remember

      Woke up 2 hours later numb from the waist down due to the epidural but in no pain at all I was sleepy on and off fir most of the day but inbetween that I was comfortable and happy,I was hooked up to a drip and a morphine Pca which means you can give yourself morphine shots if you want to. I never did big mistake si take advantage of it it's important.

      Day 2

      They remove your catheter sorry forgot that bit but complety painless. And they get you out of bed see how you feel with this one.

      I was realised on day 2 was lovely to be home and apart from the obvious of pain and discomfort I have been improving every day. The constipation is now fine I take the stool softners eat pears and apples and prunes and it's done the trick. I'm not going to lie it is painful and you Will feel really tired, your going to need help and take it. I'm just over 2 wens post op I have good days and bad usually if I have done to much haha. I'm only taking parecrtamol and ibrophrophen.

      If you want to chat message ne anytime I don't mind. Take care my lovely and best wishes to you.xx

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