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manjit_52656
manjit_52656

I had a total hysterectomy on the 5th of April 2018 I had a bad experience as I was sent back to the ward with on pain relief no pcs I think that's what it is called. Worse night off my life spent it crying and asking for pain relief. 6th week of recovery in don't sleep for more than 3-4 hours, crying so anxious and tired feel hot at night but no hot sweats going to discuss hrt with docter feel like I will never be myself again the night after surgery is on my mind tried discussing with docters nurses but every blaming each other no one given me answer's. I'm 48 I'm wondering has this happened to anyone else

I feel I should be a lot better than I am you hear people are back to work after 4-6 weeks I am nowhere near that I have a job that involves a lot of lifting. They started a laprosacy (sorry about spelling) then they had to do a abdominal.

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  • liz18527
    liz18527 manjit_52656

    Posted

    So sorry to hear that. I went the next working day to the doctors office, and asked for pain relief, I spoke to the doctor and told her to give me some norcos or else I would walk into urgent care for pain relief.  I pray you will soon find relief. Stay strong 
    • manjit_52656
      manjit_52656 liz18527

      Posted

      Thank you it was really hard women were coming back with morphine drips (pcs)so they just had to press button for relief and sleeping they felt really sorry for me they were more understanding then doctors or nurses
  • lyne46216
    lyne46216 manjit_52656

    Posted

    I had ovaries and mass removed on April 12. They also started with a laparoscopy but ended up going abdominal also. What started off as being an hour procedure ended up over 5 hours. The first time I had my hysterectomy in 2015 I had a button to push when I was starting to feel pain and it worked very well. This time I awoke in pain an I also had to keep asking for pain relief. My husband kept pressing the call button to call the nurse for help but at that moment they were on shift change. I spent a similar night as you do I understand. Everyone blamed everyone else. I am now just getting over it. I am 4 weeks post op and find that I have absolutely no energy and am exhausted upon waking so i understand your frustration. My naturopath said it’s normal and eventually little by little it will come back. I cannot do HRT due to health issue but my naturopath has given me dr Reckeweg R10 which has been a Godsend. My hot moments have passed, I seem less depressed and my patience is also better. I have also discovered C-panty which is wonderful when going for a walk or drive in the car. I hope this helpssmile If I can help with anything please let me know. 

    • manjit_52656
      manjit_52656 lyne46216

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply I have had to make a complaint against the hospital just to find out why it happened because it does play on my mind especially opening my eyes seeing my daughter crying because she said I looked so ill and bad. I will look into the other things. Thanks again I do appreciate it I felt alone
    • lyne46216
      lyne46216 manjit_52656

      Posted

      It’s already a difficult experience when you do have pain meds but without is horrible. Know that you are not alone and I’m sending you some positive wavessmile
  • julie51050
    julie51050 manjit_52656

    Posted

    I feel your pain , literally . I'm 5 day post op  TAH and needed to spend over 4 hours in recovery because of breathing problems and when I was taken to my room I was given paracetamol to get me through. I told the nurse I take stronger tablets for my period pains than that so she upped it to ibuprofen and then like you I had to ask for it and that was going private . x

    • manjit_52656
      manjit_52656 julie51050

      Posted

      I feel for you I never want to go through a night like that again. Thank you
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