1. Community
  2. Operations and surgical procedures
  3. Hysterectomy

My operation...

Posted , 12 users are following.

Luckymum
Luckymum

Afternoon all, my first full day at home smile

So I arrived at the hospital a at 7am on Thursday (29th Jan) only to be told I was first on the afternoon list and just had to sit in the waiting room till my time! I went down to 'new arrivals' at 11:30 op was at about 1:30. I actually don't know how long my op was or how long I was in recovery. The next day the consultant came to see me and told me all had gone well but that my large fibroid had been at the top of of my womb and the weight of it had caused my womb to fold over in half and my womb has adhered to my stomach lining, that possibly explains why my symptoms Pre op has been quite severe considering it was a relatively small 9 cm fibroid. The consultant actually seemed quite surprised by what he had found and actually said he didn't know how it had happened. During the first night my catheter did not seem to be working correctly so I had to have a bladder scan, but afterwards it seemed to right itself. On the afternoon of the day after op I also coughed up some blood so had to have a chest X Ray just to be safe, nothing untoward found so they decided I must have been hurt when they inchibated me and it had caused my wind pipe to bleed. Came home last night and slept reasonably well, feeling very tender and bloated today but have had a BM and getting my wind moving ok too. I was very light headed earlier today but I think I was dehydrated (I've never really drank a lot), I am now drinking more and monitoring what I drink and do feel better. I've also been sent home with 7 days of the dreaded blood thinning injections sad

1 like, 100 replies

100 Replies

Next
  • jacqueline67292
    jacqueline67292 Luckymum

    Posted

    Hi Luckymum 

    Three cheers you're home.  razz  Sounds like you had quite a time of it and no wonder you were suffering all that time.  Still the road of recovery is all yours now, lots of rest and pampering is what the doctor orders.  I bet your family are relieved to have you back in the fold.  Keep drinking (no, no not the brandy, put that bottle down, sorry I mean water, lots of it!) and no doing those little household jobs that call to you!  

    Take care, love Jacqui lol

    • Luckymum
      Luckymum jacqueline67292

      Posted

      Thanks Jacqui, I really don't think right now I could stomach any alcohol, very surprising for me, I love a glass of wine x I'll promise to TRY not to do any little jobs xxx
    • jacqueline67292
      jacqueline67292 Luckymum

      Posted

      Hi Luckymum Sorry I'm at it with the questions already, no rest on this site!  How soon did they have you doing your kegels?  

      Hope you are not in too much pain.  Take is nice and easy, oh that reminds me of Tina Turner, and then she goes on to say that they always do it rough!  (The music that is, not what you are thinking!) lol

      Love

      Jacqui lol

    • Luckymum
      Luckymum jacqueline67292

      Posted

      The physio came to see me the next day but wouldn't let me do kegels before the cafater was removed, but as soon as it was, it was ok to start x
    • jacqueline67292
      jacqueline67292 Luckymum

      Posted

      Hi Luckymum,

      Oh goodie gumdrops, excellent news, I didn't want to lose the muscle tone after all the hard work I have put in so far, hope they didn't hurt too much when you did yours!  cry

      Ian is praying for my op, I've started redesigning the lounge, new sofa etc and I want paint, lots of it! he! he! he says he is going to bribe the hospital to take me in!  razz

      Hope you are being very lazy and ordering your slaves around.  

      Love

      Jacqui 

    • Luckymum
      Luckymum jacqueline67292

      Posted

      Can honestly say that the exercises didn't hurt me but then im not nearly as strong as you in that dept. I would love to decorate my lounge but need to save pennies cant have new cars and holidays and still live in a palace wink x
  • Kath_T
    Kath_T Luckymum

    Posted

    Hi Luckymum.  Good to hear from you.

    I was in a similar situation to you.  I was told to be in hospital for 9.00am and was second to go down.  I actually went into surgery at 2.30pm.  I'm not sure how I got through all those hours, not having eaten since 6.00am the day before the op (I was on clear liquids only and bowel prep), and no water after 10am that day (they let me have a small cup when they knew the op was delayed).  I have 28 days of blood thinning injections - only 7 to go now though!

    You will feel better and better each day, especially now you have had a BM and are getting rid of the wind.  The first week is the worst.  You will soon look back and will hardly remember how you feel now.

    xxKathy

    • Luckymum
      Luckymum Kath_T

      Posted

      Hmm I'm sure I replied to you earlier Kathy, where did that go? thanks for your kind words. Poor you a whole month on those injections, nearly finished now though smile xx
  • judy01992
    judy01992 Luckymum

    Posted

    Very pleased you are home and on the way to full recovery. Take care and rest, hope it's my turn soon
  • kazandnell
    kazandnell Luckymum

    Posted

    hi luckymum..pleased your on the road to recovery.my first full day at home today too.feeling bit sore but not too bad.went in thursday at 11.30 was last on the list i went down at 4pm.long wait sitting on your own isnt it.op was bit more complicated my fibroid weighed 2.4lb and i lost quite a bit of blood.glad we are out the other side and recovering.take care.karen.x
    • Luckymum
      Luckymum kazandnell

      Posted

      Sounds like we both had a rough ride Karen, glad it's all over with now sweet, now we just have to practice being lady muck and getting better. Wishing you well xxx
    • jacqueline67292
      jacqueline67292 kazandnell

      Posted

      Hi Karen

      Wow! 2.4 lb what a whopper!  You did have a time of it, didn't you?  Still on with the recovery now you are safely out the other side.  Take it easy and spoil yourself rotten! razz

      Love

      Jacqui 

    • teresa2545
      teresa2545 kazandnell

      Posted

      Hi Karen,

      Can I ask how big your fibroid was.Mine is the size of 32 weeks.How long did your operation take and was it an abdominal op?Sounds quick to send you out so soon.Sounds like most women are out within 48 hrs.Is it when they are happy with you getting up,walking round and being able to go to the toilet ok or is it where they need the beds and rush you out

    • kazandnell
      kazandnell teresa2545

      Posted

      Hi Teresa. My fibroid was 11Cm.wow yours is big bless you.I had an abdominal cut but was glued really pleased I didn't have staples and my dressings are all off already.I came out on Saturday cause I wanted to think they would rather I stayed till Sunday. I just wanted to come home.I didn't feel pushed at all.they was all really lovely.I'm so pleased I've had it done just want to get my life back to normal.Karen.Xxx
    • teresa2545
      teresa2545 kazandnell

      Posted

      Hi Karen,

      how long was your operation and how much pain are you in now? What tips can you give me?

      xxx

       

    • Luckymum
      Luckymum kazandnell

      Posted

      Hi Karen, so glad you are getting better, you are so lucky to have your dressings off! I have to go to my GP tomorrow to have dressings CHANGED and wound checked sad I don't even know if I have glue, stitches or staples yet! I so want to have a proper shower, OH did me a good scrub down this morning but it's just not the same xx
    • kazandnell
      kazandnell Luckymum

      Posted

      Bless you lucky mum. You always feel better after a nice shower and hair wash.I've been told I have no follow up at all unless I have any problems.I did make an appointment today at my Doctors which is in a couple of weeks cause I want to discuss hrt as I've had everything removed.rest up and take care.Karen. x
    • kazandnell
      kazandnell teresa2545

      Posted

      Hi Teresa. My op was about an hour and 40 Mins.was bit more complicated they said cause my fibroid was really low down and my cervix was wrapped round it so lost bit more blood than normal.I wasbit sore after but you have painkillers morphine Drip.I'm sitting on the sofa now with legs bent up and feel fine.did a no 2 today which I think is probably the scariest thing. But just took my time and read a magazine lol.anymore questions I'm happy to answer but we are all different remember.take care.Karen x
    • Luckymum
      Luckymum kazandnell

      Posted

      I hope that your appointment goes well and that you don't have to fight for HRT, we have/had enough to deal with without menopause too. Mine was a total so I still have my ovaries, it was lovely to be told I'm too young for something!! LOL I hope my nurse will let me shower after tomorrow, she is fantastic and is actually a nurse practitioner (as good as any doctor) and it was actually her that got the ball rolling for me to have the op, so I'm looking forward to having a nice chat with her smile xx
    • Luckymum
      Luckymum kazandnell

      Posted

      Haha sitting reading a magazine and all these years we've moaned at our hubbies for the very same thing!!! wink xx
    • teresa2545
      teresa2545 kazandnell

      Posted

      Hello Karen,

      Just wondering how you are getting on,are you ok?

      xxx

    • kazandnell
      kazandnell teresa2545

      Posted

      Hi Teresa. I'm doing really well.tummy just feels bruised inside if you know what I mean,just taking couple of painkillers a day now.first day on my own today,kind of,hubby went off to work an hour ago and friend calling in later.so not on my own for long.I would say like lots of others that the waiting really is the worse. So glad I've had this done.my only concern is if I start feeling bad because I had everything taken away so quick.going to discuss with Dr hrt on 20th Feb. So will see how I feel till then.hope this helps.love Karen x

    • Luckymum
      Luckymum kazandnell

      Posted

      Morning Karen, great to hear you are doing well xx I'm having more pain today; My left groin is really painful as is the left side of my scar and there seems to be small lump at the end of my scar again on the left...have been told that it is fairly normal but still not a happy bunny! xx
    • Guest
      Guest Luckymum

      Posted

      Hi Luckymum

      I a now on day 18 and the pain on my right hand groin area and right hand side of my scar is still really bad,😞 I am trying to only take painkillers at night as still having real issues with BM,and i must say i am sleeping al night.Maybe we just need to take a bit more pain meds during the day?After all there are no medals fo

      r coming of painkillers in a certain number of days and surely we wouldn't be given the number we are if they don't think we might still need them?Hope your pain eases up soon.Take care.

      Sharon x,

    • Luckymum
      Luckymum Guest

      Posted

      Thanks Sharon, I didn't get many pain relief tabs from the hospital, I'm 9/7 now and already have finished my diclofenic so just on paracetamol now :o

      Hope you pain eases soon are you taking ibuprofen? My practice nurse mentioned the other day they can cause constipation that is why they use diclofenic (Voltarol - mine were 50mg, not sure what strength you can buy over the counter) as this doesn't have the same effect but is still an anti inflamatory xx

    • kazandnell
      kazandnell Luckymum

      Posted

      Hi luckymum sorry to hear your having a sore day today.I know what you mean cause I seem to be like that one day then the next I seem to be fine.I'm sure it's just everything coming back together after a big op.I've had a headache for last 2 days nothing really bad it's just there.thinking it might be hormonal.another shock my poor body has had to put up with.hoping for good day Tomorrow for us both.love Karen. X
    • teresa2545
      teresa2545 kazandnell

      Posted

      I am still not sure whether to have everything removed and have HRT.

      You take care,don't overdo it

      Teresa

      xxx

    • Luckymum
      Luckymum kazandnell

      Posted

      Aww Karen hope your head is better tomorrow, amen to a good day for us both, though I'm toying with the idea of having a glass of wine so might give myself a headache! LOL xx
    • kazandnell
      kazandnell Luckymum

      Posted

      I've just had a little weak vodka and coke.felt I deserved it.lol.xxx
    • kazandnell
      kazandnell teresa2545

      Posted

      My surgeon told me because Im 50 (51 in april) and the average age for menopause is 52 she said I would be on hrt for a year then be fine so would be best to take everything out.did question it but took her advice in the end.would like to manage without but will see how I go.love Karen xxx
    • Luckymum
      Luckymum kazandnell

      Posted

      Just poured the wine, my post jab treat for this evening smile (don't worry checked NHS website and no affect with jab and alcohol) x

      Glad you enjoyed your Vodka smile xx

Back to top
Next

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.