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Lower back pain after total abdominal hysterectomy

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sue08648
sue08648

Hi, had TAH last Wednesday, 17 Feb. Discharged from hosp 20 Feb. Only able to sleep flat on the bed with pillow support and are having sharp pain lower back. Any remedy suggestions? Also having stomach tenderness pain when walking

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  • nicola34310
    nicola34310 sue08648

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    Hi sue

    It's early days and you will feel some discomfort, when your in theatre they do move you around a lot, I felt exactly the same back pain and very sore tummy, you must give it time hon I was bruised pretty bad too, I had TAH BSO so all removed x you yay take it easy and let others take the lead for a few weeks. It could also be gas moving round your body it hurts sometimes xxxx please let me know how you feel but if your worried contact the ward and they will help xxx keep in touch Sue xxx take care Nic xxx

    • carla75
      carla75 nicola34310

      Posted

      Hello Sue and Nicola ,

      Sue I hope your pain eases quickly . Really do. I am having TAH on Thursday and I am really feeling anxious, nervous and scared . cry

    • sue08648
      sue08648 carla75

      Posted

      Hi Carla,

      I can feel your fear and worry.

      Don't worry too much about the op. The more you worry, the worst it be. I am in so much fear that my blood pressure shot up to 140 before op and 160 during op. I was even crying in pain without knowing during or maybe right after op. Keep calm Carla. It is life or death for me as I have endometrium cancer. Day 1 after the op, you be basically be on iv drips, painkillers and antibiotics. Catheter be there to drain out excess blood and urine. Day 2 if you are better, iv drips will be removed and nurses will help you to get out of bed and to walk. You will feel slightly giddy or faintly. They will let you drink a bit of water and if you can tolerate it without vomitting, then soft diet will be given i.e. porridge but no fiber. Day 3 catheter will be removed and do drink a lot of water and walk. Do get out of bed from your side. Day 4 if you could walk well and eat okay, then you could be discharged. Get yourself an abdominal binder. I find it helps especially in early recovery days. I had the binder around my belly when it swell or in sore. Back pain is there and as some members said it might due to wind.

      Best wishes in your op and hope my info sharing ease your concern a bit

    • carla75
      carla75 sue08648

      Posted

      Thank you for your words. Yes I will look in for abdominal binder. 

      smile 

    • sue08648
      sue08648 nicola34310

      Posted

      Hi nicola, thanks for sharing your experiences. Yes, I do have bruises here and there and my mom was shock and bluntly ask the doctor and nurses right on the spot when they check on me Day 2 after op! Standard answer given is that it maybe during the human body movement during op.

      Nicola, try using abdominal binder for your swelling belly. I had on me the Oppo brand abdominal binder. Get one with a size larger as our abdominal are swelling now. It cost about maybe usd 40 (maybe cheaper at your side as I am from Asia).

      I had ovaries conserved as I yet to reach 40. It is a risk for me as I am cancer patient but Doctor deemed conserving ovaries is of much more benefit to me.

      Yes, let's keep all updated on experiences we faced and what remedies to help each other overcome it!

    • sue08648
      sue08648 carla75

      Posted

      A suggestion.... Get one size larger to accommodate swelling abdominal.. I am using the Oppo brand and it is superb!
    • nicola34310
      nicola34310 sue08648

      Posted

      Hiya I will have a look online and try and get one if those seems it will be good for me xx yes we should definitely keep in touch I will advise once I've had next op too 😩😱🔪 haha but please let me know how you get on xxx
    • nicola34310
      nicola34310 sue08648

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      Hiya I will have a look online and try and get one if those seems it will be good for me xx yes we should definitely keep in touch I will advise once I've had next op too 😩😱🔪 haha but please let me know how you get on xxx
    • sue08648
      sue08648 nicola34310

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      Hi nicola, so sorry to read that you need to go for another op coming 31 mar removing mass adhesion from previous 2 op. Is there no other options other than another abdominal cut? Would the new op cause more injury and adhesions? I only been informed of the risk of adhesion 12 hours before op by my onco and he said it rarely happens. What are the symptoms and when did you realize you had adhesions?

      Take care and prayers for you

    • nicola34310
      nicola34310 sue08648

      Posted

      Hi sue

      Apparently no other option than this way I had the investigation op on 22nd December and wen I came round my consultant advised only way to remove them x I am now also getting pain where my ovaries were dragging pain and cramps it's rediculous I did actually sign before op to do what needed doing but he didn't now waiting 3 months for next op I feel helpless after emails to his secretary asking if could be sooner she advised the 31st March is only penciled in and could take longer 😪 I just want it over, he did say in a few years down the line may need more surgery if I have trouble but a few years of feeling normal is good for me xxx thank you for your kind words xxxx Nicola

    • sue08648
      sue08648 nicola34310

      Posted

      Hi nicola, so sorry to hear that. But overtime, sometimes adhesions may go off by itself. Stretching though exercise may help. Do get second opinion as your doctor and his secretary sound fishy to me. All the best and let us updated on your surgery date...
    • nicola34310
      nicola34310 sue08648

      Posted

      Hiya

      I have spoken to a few people hon and believe this is only route, I do my excercises each day but have to stop due to pulling and pain 😩 I am having trouble with cramps and bowels too googled this and they could of attached themselves to my bowel maybe slight obstruction? I don't know seems to be getting worse than better don't know what to do but I'm sure I can't go on like this much longer xxx I am irritable and weepy hormones all over the place 😱 ha xx

  • ann_marie_61947
    ann_marie_61947 sue08648

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    Hi there, yeh I had the same it's so painful, it does ease give it time I am 6 weeks post TAH/BSO still have a little pain now but it is getting better Hun

    Take care if you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask xx

    • sue08648
      sue08648 ann_marie_61947

      Posted

      Hi Ann Marie, thanks. At least I know now that back pain is normal. I still find it hard to sleep side way as like I am crushing on some soft tissue. Do you experience this? It also like over exerting your lower and side way muscle if I sat too long.

    • ann_marie_61947
      ann_marie_61947 sue08648

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      Hiya sue sorry for taking so long to reply. Yes I get all kinds of aches and pains when I sit for to long and if I lie on my side at night, I used to put a pillow in between my legs and tuck it under my belly that helped slot, I still find it uncomfortable to lie on my right side now but I can lie on my left no problem now. Also a good V pillow when sitting is good it helps with the back ache

      Take care Hun and give yourself time to recover xx

    • sue08648
      sue08648 ann_marie_61947

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      Hi Ann Marie, yes.... Lie side way is a pain. Surprisingly mine the pain is more on the left side. Seating with abdominal binder on, is more comfortable. You could try.

      Wow, can't imagine when the pain will go off as you are already 6 weeks post op and still suffering! Pity all of us :-(

      I am due for my follow up with my onco tomorrow. Hopefully, biopsy report is early stage cancer. Pray for me...

    • ann_marie_61947
      ann_marie_61947 sue08648

      Posted

      Good luck for tomorrow Hun I will be thinking of you. I'm not in that much pain now Hun don't worry it's mire if just a discomfort when I sleep more than anything. I'm getting around as normal now I walk my dog twice a day for an hour each time plus being on the go with one thing or another mist of the day, don't get ne wring I an tired by the end of the day but that I suppose is to be expected. Looking forward ti starting my running again xx
    • ann_marie_61947
      ann_marie_61947

      Posted

      Sorry for some spelling mistakes my phone drives me nuts with small keys haha
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