Joined: 25 Jun 2004 Posts: 3 Location: Long Beach, Ca
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy On 6/11/04 Posted: 06-25-04 20:34pm
Hello, im new here. In the bed
recuperating I thought I see if there were
forums for my new life. I am not sure
how I feel about it yet. The surgery
went well. I was in the hospital for 5
days (including the day of surgery). My
14 vertical aligned staples were removed 2
days later and now I have steri strips.
I was instructed not to get my incision
wet so I tie a drycleaning plasticbag
around my swollen waist. It itches like
I want to take a brillo pad to it to
scratch it (smile), I just pat it lightly.
I have no bleeding and have not worn a
pad since my discharge from the hospital.
Thats cool because I had heavy and
frequent cycles in addition to fibroids
and tumors. The final decision however,
was the mild dysplasia and the clots I was
having the morning I was dressing to go in
for my surgery. Up until that day I
could have just had the fibroids and tumor
removed and have my cervix frozen. I am
43 with 3 children and had no desire for
more children so to keep my uterus was
pointless. However, I was reluctant as I
felt complete with all my "parts". The
dr prescribed me the estradiol patch but I
have not worn it, I do get hot flashes but
no more than prior to my surgery.
Although it has been about 2 weeks today,
when can I estimate my bloated tummy to go
down? Should I experience weight gain or
loss ( loss hopefully). I try to be a
positive person and look forward to great
intimacy once I am fully healed.
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nomopms
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Mar 2004 Posts: 25 Location: texas
Hi Posted: 07-14-04 15:56pm
Hi,
it will get better, I had partial hysto
about 4 months ago, my sex life is okay,
it would be better if I didnt have 30
extra pounds added on after my surgery!!!
I have tried to lose the weight but I
havent been able to, I dont know if its
just me being inactive or just because of
the surgery, the weight is all in my tummy
area, but I do feel much better without
the pain I had from the incision and from
the cyst and fibroids that I had, I dont
miss all that, but I do not like this
weight gain one bit, other than the weight
gain I feel great!
Good luck
pat
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Rhonda1260
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Jun 2004 Posts: 3 Location: Long Beach, Ca
6week Check Up Posted: 07-30-04 01:15am
Hi all, I hope you are all recovering and
doing well. I had my surgery on 6/11/04
and my return date was to be 07/24. At
my 6 week my doctor extended it to 8/09.
My incision was infected right under my
belly button ( I knew this and was using
peroxide and neosporin, until I saw my
doc) she has put me on keflex. Aside
from the infection ,some days I feel great
and some not so good. For the last 2
days I have been laying down as if I just
had surgery, my lower back feels like I am
carrying a weight in it. It hurts pretty
bad. I go back again 8-2 to see the
status of my disability/recovery. I will
keep you updated.
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Rhonda1260
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Jun 2004 Posts: 3 Location: Long Beach, Ca
Posted: 08-14-04 22:48pm
Well I was released to return to work on
8/9/04. My first week was so tiring. I
work a 9-5 m-f job and left early each
day. I think the sitting straight up in
my office chair is killing me. When I go
to stand up I practically roll myself up
to a standing position. I hope it gets
better!
