Hysterectomy Recovery Period Posted: 12-02-03 17:42pm
I recently had a total hysterectomy along
with removal of 3 good sized masses (no
cancer thank god) and removal of severe
endrometriosis. I stayed home for 4
weeks and probably overdid it at times
with being bored so I would clean or go
out somewhere. I am back at work 4 weeks
later and have found that at the end of
the day, my pelvic area around the scar
feels swollen and rather heavy or numb.
Is this a normal effect during recovery or
am I overdoing it?
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Blue33
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Dec 2003 Posts: 2
Chrissi Posted: 12-09-03 17:40pm
Hi, I don't think its really anything for
you to be overly worried about.
Just try to keep the area clean and don't
wear anything tight until you
get approval from your doctor. I was
told the numb feeling was from
nerve endings at the skin that was cut and
it takes a while to heal. I
have been cut on twice and know its no
walk in the park. I went back
to work 4 weeks as well, as a heavy press
operator and that was too soon. Just
take it easy girl, and if you think you
have a problem that
needs checked, don't hesitate. Its your
health, you know better than
any one else.
