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One week post op

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cookie1969
cookie1969

I'm one week post op feel great up and about ( although taking it steady ) 

still have bad pulling just on one side down below as if stitches are too tight Not sure if stitched on the outside ??

uncomfotable when sitting down and having to sit to the side anyone one else have this ? 

I had vaginal hystorectomy and prolapse repaires 

thanks 

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  • val29779
    val29779 cookie1969

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    Hi cookie. Glad you are doing well. Just rest loads.it is uncomfortable sitting isn't it. I am the same. Vaginal hysterectomy and bowel prolapse repair. I've had a couple of infections and put it down to having baths, wasn't told not to bath but after reading things on here I am sure I shouldn't of. Stick to showers and you should be okay. Take care and don't do to much.
    • cookie1969
      cookie1969 val29779

      Posted

      hi val .. I'm trying to rest lol but I feel really well ..

      ive been bathing on my knees as au don't have a shower got some bath thing called bedadas apparently good for healing .am tempted to have a quick bath wasn't told not to want really told anything except be careful when lifting x

       

  • denise91810
    denise91810 cookie1969

    Posted

    I went and had mine taken out at 10 days at my doctors I couldn't. Stand the pulling instant relief x
    • cookie1969
      cookie1969 denise91810

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      They hadn't told me I'm stitched oh outside but really feels like I am .very sore and uncomfortable may visit the nurse on Monday if no better ..just so,she can look and see what's going on also fresh blood when I wipe that area   X 
    • val29779
      val29779 cookie1969

      Posted

      The blood can take a few weeks to stop completely, think everyone is different but mine lasted nearly 4 weeks. Yes badedas is supposed to be good for healing stitches I've heard. So is salt in the bath. If your worried ring your doctor X
    • cookie1969
      cookie1969 val29779

      Posted

      Been to docs nurse looked and have external stitches that are infected red and look very sore have very bad bruising down there too apparently ..no wonder it's sorecto sit lol ..

      antibiotice for me and swabs taken by the doc 

      and long soaks in the bath apparently x

       

    • val29779
      val29779 cookie1969

      Posted

      I hope you feel better soon. My anti biotic run out Sunday then getting scan Monday to see what's going on with the pain and infections. Who who be a woman eh.keep resting too. Take care.
  • Clarissabelle
    Clarissabelle cookie1969

    Posted

    I had vaginal hysterectomy and prolapse repair (anterior and posterior wall repairs) on Tuesday.  Now three days post op.  No soreness, pulling or problems sitting down.  I actually think this has been too easy and wonder when the problems will start!  Only problem for me is constipation and not easy when you ve been told not to push.
    • cookie1969
      cookie1969 Clarissabelle

      Posted

      I have external stitches the nurse says are very inflamed and look sore 

      they feel,it too like its pulling 

      I feel great apart from that hopefully antibiotics will clear it up,

      Shecsaid I have really bad bruising too

      wasnt told I had external stitching tho but said from day one it Feels  they have stitched me up too tight lol maybe not a bad thing haha .. 

      Did they send you home with laxatives ?? X

       

    • Clarissabelle
      Clarissabelle cookie1969

      Posted

      Hi Cookie.  No laxatives on discharge.  I took one Dulcolax  last night and another this morning.  I ve just managed to go to the loo!  Did have to do a bit of pushing so hope I ve not done any damage.  I was told to hold a pad or wad of toilet tissue to vagina when I went and I did do that.  Hopefully things will get back to normal.  I m now really tired so it's sofa and blanket for me.  Hope the antibiotics work soon for you and you're more comfortable.     Claire x
    • katrina1972
      katrina1972 Clarissabelle

      Posted

      Hi Claire, I am coming up to 3 weeks post op and I have been taking Lactulouse since my vaginal hysterectomy. I am taking it after breakfast and after evening meal, to be honest I am a bit scared to stop it yet lol It is def worth taking as is scary when you need to push sad x
    • Luckymum
      Luckymum Clarissabelle

      Posted

      I've been drinking a glass of prune juice every morning, no other laxatives, for me this seems to keep things ticking along nicely. The reason I have stopped the laxatives is that at day 4 I literally had to run to the toliet, not good that soon after the op LOL xx
  • Clarissabelle
    Clarissabelle cookie1969

    Posted

    Cookie forgot to say I ve no stitches on the outside.  Doctor told me internal stitches will dissolve
  • Luckymum
    Luckymum cookie1969

    Posted

    I'm 4 weeks post abdominal hyst and still find prolonged sitting can be uncomfortable. Are you stiing up straight? It is much worse if you do, I've found I can sit for long periods on the sofa if I have my legs up so that I am semi reclined, during my first week I sat in an arm chair and that was very uncomfortable, much better semi reclined. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery x

    • Luckymum
      Luckymum

      Posted

      By that I mean length ways on the sofa with cushions on the arm to support my back, not feet on a rest x
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