Robotic hysterectomy in 4 days and i am terrified

It does hurt when you wake up, no more than a c-section though.

I had my hysterectomy 1 week ago today (removed it all except my ovaries) I was very nervous and worried, but as soon as they put my IV in they noticed how worried I really was, at one point I asked to be release, I told them I changed my mind, but then they gave me a little something to relax me, after that I remember waking up after surgery. The worse part was feeling Like I needed to go to the bathroom when really it was pressure and gas. I did demand them to remove the catheter, it was extremely uncomfortable. I forced myself with help to get up and walk to the restroom several times, sure beat the catheter and I knew they would release me after I walked and could pee.

The gas was extremely painful while in recovery and that first night home, but that went away the following day (the heating pad helped me a lot this day).

While I'm still early in my recovery I did think I would be in more pain than I am, I feel like I could do my normal routines but I keep hearing from others to just rest. I'm not pain free by any means, it comes and goes, but my belly is sore and bloated. I'm hoping the bloating will go away along with the spotting, it's nothing like being on my cycle, it's nasty brownish blood that still hasn't stopped, I wonder how much longer before that goes away. I have my follow up appt Tuesday, hoping for a good report. Good luck, I promise I'm a big baby when it comes to this stuff, if I can do it anyone can do it.

Hi, I just want to tell you that I'm sure you will be fine and trust you're health professionals, they really are your team! I had my op two weeks ago and the hardest thing I have found is to listen to my body. I'm usually very active and competitive so I found it hard to justify not doing anything. But if you are weary rest! I find that I'm on a roller coaster; one day I'll feel so good, then the next day I'll feel rubbish. But that's ok, because after a few days you'll notice that the lows aren't quite as low any more and the ups are lasting longer.

So without a doubt, the best advice I was given is to drink pear juice, because for every pain killer you have (and don't be shy with them!) you should have something to be kind to your bowels, and pear juice is the best and kindest.

And although I believe that I've had an incredibly smooth journey, nobody told me about the wind pain! Most of the discomfort from the surgery has felt like a dull ache in my mid section, but the wind pain was quite nasty, so don't be afraid to let it go! Also I think that a lot of my grogginess for at least a week was just a hang over from the anaesthetic.

All in all it hasn't been nearly as bad as I was expecting, but just don't rush things and look after your self with good food choices; and good luck!

I had my hysterectomy and pelvic floor repair in May and was worried about all sorts of things. In fact the op was over in an hour and a half so the anaesthetic was comparatively light, I was in no pain, (and have had little since), and felt good. I was discharged the next day.

Tips. Take wet wipes to wipe your face - it's hot in hospital. Drink a lot of water.  Avoid constipation - lean forward when you sit on the loo so you don't strain. I took a laxative for the first few days and ate wholewheat everything plus prunes! Very important not to lift, sweep or vacuum for several weeks to give your body a proper chance to heal. Not even a kettle in the early days. This is to prevent scarring and lesions. The trouble is that if it's a vaginal hysterectomy you don't have a scar and can't see what's going on! A pillow tucked between your knees at night is good. When you can go for the pelvic floor exercises - the gentle ones. 

You really are going to be fine. And at the end of the day it's an op you need which which will make your life better. Very best wishes and warmest of thought waves.