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tracey47521
tracey47521

I am 6 weeks post op! Not sure how I should be feeling? Due to return to work next Tuesday but unsure I am ready. Still experiencing discharge and stitch like feeling in left side and pain down below. Is this normal?

Confused x

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  • helen72072
    helen72072 tracey47521

    Posted

    If your discharge is reddish, I'd talk to a doctor. Did you have a vaginal hysterectomy? Is it heavy work you want to go back to?
  • debs10
    debs10 tracey47521

    Posted

    Hi Tracey, I do believe your not ready to return to work, it's only been 6 weeks and you will still need rests during the day as at times you will feel you just need to put your feet up for 5 minutes. Any pain or discharge you should go to doctors. All depends on what sort of hysterectomy you had as to pain. My advise is take more time at home to recover.Take Care Debs x
  • paula54592
    paula54592 tracey47521

    Posted

    Hi Tracey, sounds like your not ready for work yet. My Dr told me up front a min of 8/10 weeks then he would assess.
  • tracey47521
    tracey47521

    Posted

    I have my return to work tomorrow morning although I explained to my manager that I don't see my consultant til the afternoon! Feel like I have no choice other than to return. Confused at what I am supposed to do if the consultant then says I am not ready!
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