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Teresa is on the road to recovery.

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teresa2545
teresa2545

Hi Ladies.

I got through the op on Tues.Had to be in at 7.15 am but didn't go down until 5.00pm.Nearly thought it was going to be cancelled as they were struggling to find a bed afterwards.The op was about an hr but they couldn't do the hernia aswell.The fibroid was a wopper at 2.8kg.Haven't had much pain,been walking around.The

most painful bit so far was having the drain removed.As everyone said in their discussions it isn't that i bad.I have had the bad wind today and as i am hoping to go home tomorrow they have given me laxatives to make sure the bowels are working .Will update you when i get hom.

xxx

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  • jacqueline67292
    jacqueline67292 teresa2545

    Posted

    Hi Teresa 

    Gosh you must have been in a panic thinking it was going to be cancelled after going through all that!  

    So glad you have come through very well.  What a size your fibroid was.  Gosh these things grow big don't they.  What a shame they couldn't fix your hernia at the same time.  Any idea when they will?  

    Don't forget the oil of peppermint for the wind pain.  Isn't it wonderful not to have much pain, I am amazed!  Hope you get home soon and take care.

    Love

    Jacqui lol

  • diane67102
    diane67102 teresa2545

    Posted

    Hi Teresa

    So glad all went well for you. Must of been a long day for you...

    Have you got the peppermint oil.. Really good a couple of drops dissolved in some water a few times a day really helps..... I'm 8 days post op now and still taking it..

    Keep my fingers crossed your be home tomorrow

    Di 😄

    Xx

    • teresa2545
      teresa2545 diane67102

      Posted

      Morning.

      I am feeling great.Just want to go home.(Still waiting for the doctors to come round)wind has settled but the bowels are not working much yet.I have got peppermint tea but i have

      only had 1 so far.I have to get

      used to the taste still.(not like

      my usual pg tips)

      Will be in touch soon

      xxx

    • jacqueline67292
      jacqueline67292 teresa2545

      Posted

      Hi Teresa

      So glad you are feeling great.  You will soon be home, nothing quite like it, with all your bits and pieces around you.  Don't forget to drink plenty.  Early days for your bowel yet, but don't forget the stool softeners.  

      Love

      Jacqui lol

  • paula27915
    paula27915 teresa2545

    Posted

    Glad to hear that you are out of the other side! Gosh, I wish I felt as good as you! My first 48hrs were hellish! Did you have keyhole, bafinal, or abdominal surgery?

    I wish you a speedy healing.smile

    • teresa2545
      teresa2545 paula27915

      Posted

      Hi Paula

      I had an abdominal and fell great.Don't know why i am still here.The 1 thing i am worrying about at home is the stairs but i have coped with everything else ok so far and it us not like i have to run up them as i know that this is a no no.

      xxx

  • Jardine
    Jardine teresa2545

    Posted

    So glad your doing well I wish you a very speedy recovery well done for being so brave. Glad it's over for you concentrate on your recovery Hun and take it easy, get plenty of rest thinking of you. Xx
    • teresa2545
      teresa2545 Jardine

      Posted

      Hi Jardine.

      Thanks for your wishes.If i progress like this for the next 3 months it will be amazing.I still hope to go home today and have sunshine.I am desperate for fresh air.Looking forward to sleeping in my bed again.

      xx

  • judy01992
    judy01992 teresa2545

    Posted

    that was a big one, pleased to hear you are now on the road to recovery time flys over I am almost at 3 weeks post op. You will notice improvments in yourself each day take care and rest
    • teresa2545
      teresa2545 judy01992

      Posted

      Hi Judy

      Just over 6 lb in weight.I cannot stress enough how great i feel.I have been given an Enhanced Recovery Programme which is a bit of a waste of time as the nurses don't have time to go through it with you.I especially felt that i didn't want to get out of bed first time on my own afterwards.

      xxx

    • judy01992
      judy01992 teresa2545

      Posted

      I was left in bed until 11am the following day (my op between 11am and 12.30 previous day), nurse came to see me to say consultant had phoned want me out of bed and catheter out, she sent a care assistant and an agency nurse. they helped me to get out then got a bowl of water to give my self a wash, I was sat in the chair. washed and changed. They both left. I needed something from me cast on the other side of the bed I stood up slowly held on to the bed walked around it and back again. 
  • poppy49
    poppy49 teresa2545

    Posted

    Glad it's all over for you 

    that must have been a nightmare waiting all day

    im still in pain 9 days on

    keep in touch

    lee x

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