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Hey dolls!! So I had surgery 6 days ago and I'm able to get up on my own from bed and walk around , however I'm on the second floor . When is it ok to go down th stairs ?! I had key hole btw and my lower incision is about 3 cm if that . Thanks in advance 
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brenda47350 maria2990
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Betty752761 maria2990
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My_fair_lady maria2990
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It is also my 6th day after my key hole surgery from removal of right ovary and fallopian tube. I slowly walked up an down the stairs on my day 1 and on my day 4 i was better. This varies from each individual but try the stairs slowly,and the more you do it the easier it becomes.
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maria2990 My_fair_lady
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janet0263 maria2990
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I was in hospital 4 days because I had an abdominal hysterectomy with metal clips but I started using the stairs on the 4th day as my bedroom is upstairs. I had no problems going up or down so you should be ok
My_fair_lady maria2990
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Overall i feel good today day 6. I had a short walk with my dogs this morning. I am eating ok. The small incisions in my abdomen start to get itchy, bruises slowly fading. i still feel some pain on the umbilical area but it did not require me to take pain killers. actually I havent taken as pain killer today, just realized that now. I avoid lifting and any other activities that require the use of abdominal muscles. I am off work for 4 weeks. i am sure you will be ok.. i am sure you will.
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maria2990 My_fair_lady
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ginger52277 maria2990
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Hope you are still doing well. I had a partial hysterectomy back in 08 and just had my left ovary and both tubes. So this is familiar stuff. Take it slow and easy but do those stairs. I have a 2 story. What I learned is to not walk up like you normally would. Step together step. Same foot first every time worked for me. But the more you do the better it is for the "gas" bubble. I had the bubble right off the first time. AND IT HURTS. But this time around I didn't get it till day 3. I thought, hot dang, I lucked out this time. WRONG. Third day I looked like Pillsberry dough girl! But walking is the best way to get rid of it.
Good luck love and I hope this helps😌
maria2990 ginger52277
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ginger52277 maria2990
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I have a 6 speed so I wasn't driving for a while.
Your insision will be tender for some time. My first one was like that for about 3 months. My Dr explained it like this, you have basically stab wounds so expect to be tender. I have the best Dr in the Dfw area. So down to earth and so caring. I can always call him and his nurse, they always are there for me.
Just take it slow and you will be as good as new.
If you have any thing else, just ask😉
maria2990 ginger52277
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ginger52277 maria2990
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Sleeping on your side is the same. Do a few mins. Then a few hours. Just build yourself up. If you can lay on your sofa when you watch tv, try that. It will keep your mind occupied but building up your endurance.
But try not to be so hard on your self love! You had some major stuff just happen. Two weeks to have organs removed and your walking around. You are doing great!!!! Keep up the good jod and stay positive.