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Just starting week 3 after my hysterectomy. Not getting much sleep and feeling very anxious.

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Culenta
Culenta

Just had a hysterectomy three weeks ago. Feeling anxious and hard to sleep.

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  • Jacks1122
    Jacks1122 Culenta

    Posted

    Hi culenta.

    With my hysterectomy I was exactly the same. Wasn't sleeping hardly my nights were so disturbed. I'm now 5 months post hysterectomy and my sleeping is alot better. Hang in there.

    • Culenta
      Culenta Jacks1122

      Posted

      Thank you, time can't pass fast enough right now.

  • caroline_19506
    caroline_19506 Culenta

    Posted

    When I had mine last year in Nov I found it hard to sleep I could only sleep on my back you should take it one day at time just gentle walking for 10 mins and gradually build up don't do any lifting just take it easy till about the fifth week when you can start gradually getting back to normal

    • Culenta
      Culenta caroline_19506

      Posted

      Thank you. I'm trying. Did you loose your appetite? I'm drinking protein shakes to compensate for eating such small portions.

  • lynda20916
    lynda20916 Culenta

    Posted

    Hi, Culenta,

    Three weeks is still early days, it will take a while for your body to adjust.  In the meantime, be good to yourself.  Don't force yourself into doing any activity prematurely.  My doctor said no lifting of anything heavier than a 1/2 gallon of milk for six weeks.  No housework.  Rest as much as you need to.  Try not to worry. You'll soon feel better!

  • zoe32446
    zoe32446 Culenta

    Posted

    Hi culenta,

    I had a total abdominal hysterectomy 5 weeks ago, due to see gp in a week regarding? Going on HRT.

    I also experiencing loss of sleep, nausea and loss if appetite.

    The loss of sleep drives me mad and i find apart from soup, crackers and omelettes i just dont feel like food and even those listed i sometimes have to force myself to eat.

    I dont remember reading anything about this prior to surgery but just think everyone's experience is different

    I hope you feel better soon....

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