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Hi all
Been for physio today,didn't realise how much you can't do ,it's going to be hard going especially throwing a 7 year old in the mix lol,definitely can't go back to work sooner than 12 weeks, just need a date for operation now as everything else is done,how long did others wait??
Charlotte
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correen68 charlotte65427
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My surgery is next Tue 21Apr...I' ve waited for a surgery date since November last year but also due to the fact that my hysterectomy involves complication and requires a urologist and gastroenterologist to be present.
It's been hard going for me for quite a while but I can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully, all goes well.
I do sincerely hope that you needn't have to wait long for yours. Meanwhile, please take care.
Warm wishes,
Correen x
teresa2545 charlotte65427
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Can I just ask why you won't be able to go back to work before 12 weeks and what type of op you are having.I had a TAH and BSO last Tues and have been signed off for 8 weeks.I told them I would probably be off for 3 months but the way I feel now then 8 weeks would be too long but I will take the full time.I was given my date in Jan 12th but had to wait until April as I had to have 3 months of injections for my fibroids.
xxx
Astropuppy charlotte65427
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poppy49 charlotte65427
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i waited 8 weeks for my operation.
I got my pre assessment done 8 weeks before too
I didn't have physio until 2 days after op and I also went home that day from hospital.
Everyday is different so I am not sure how long I will be off for but I think it will be a while.
Hope you don't have too long to wait. Especially looking after a 7 year old
good luck
lee x
jacqueline67292 charlotte65427
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In the end I waited 3 years, part of that my fault, my bladder, bowel and womb had all shifted, and they were worried I would end up with a bag (worst case scenerio) as my bowel and bladder were like tissue paper. Frightened me to death, so I did a lot of research, and self help, managed to strengthened everything up but everything was just getting lower and lower and terribly uncomfortable and I realised I had to take the chance. Thank goodness they managed to put me all back together again, and I feel marvellous.
But in answer to your question every hospital has a different waiting time. I contacted PALS in the end, brilliant organisation that answered my email within 2 hours with a date. So don't be afraid to keep asking when.
Good luck
Love
Jacqui
teresa2545 jacqueline67292
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I have always learnt to ask to have my name on a cancellation list.You never know.
xxx
charlotte65427
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I think time off is due to nature of job as its heavy lifting and pulling,also told by surgeon that in Wales they sign u off for 12 weeks his words,physio today was good told you all about lifting how to get in and out of bed,how to cough and pelvic floor excersises,i will just have to wait and see I suppose,it's took me so long to come to terms with the fact I can't have anymore children that I just want.it done with