Hysterectomy- Need Pre And Post Op Information Posted: 05-21-07 11:06am
I am scheduled for a full hysterectomy. I
have no idea what to do before and what to
expect after. My bedroom is upstairs, I
don't know if I will be able to climb
stairs. Is there weight gain? How long
before being able to go out somewhere or
drive?
Are there things i should be sure to take
care of before surgery?
If anyone can help with information it
would really be appreciated. I can't
afford to purchase the book that most
people are recommending.
Thanks to all
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CWillems
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Joined: 21 May 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Texas
Depends On the Type of Surgery Posted: 05-21-07 13:17pm
I had a total Hysterectomy (Uterus and
Cervix) 2 Weeks ago. It was taken out
vaginally so I was sent home the next day.
I will tell you this. TAKE A BATH. I am
restricted to just showers for at least 6
weeks to allow the sutures to heal and
dissolve on their own.
I also installed a handheld shower head so
that I can still sit on the side of the
tub on inside of it on a chair and still
bathe. I am a plus size woman so it took
me a couple of days to get my strength
back. If you can help it: Don't stay in
the bed too much. Move around the room or
sit in a chair. You will learn your limits
as you go. Each person is different. I did
not want to take my pain meds at first but
I soon learned that I needed them. I take
600 Mg Motrin and Vicodin alternating
every 4 hours. After a week I began to
space them out to every 6 hours.
For the first week:
WALK UNTIL YOU GET TIRED!!! If you go
shopping use a SCOOTER. Yes you will draw
attention but you will save yourself the
pain later.
LEARN TO ACCEPT HELP! Do not try climbing
any ladders. Stairs are ok but take it
slow.
GAS HURTS!!! Take MILK OF MAGNESIA at
night before bed. Avoid spicy food and
things that swell like tortillas. I also
installed a grab bar by my toilet because
the pain was awful the first couple of
times I had a bowel movement. I could feel
my bowels as the food passed through them.
It eventually went away when I learned
what I could and shouldn't eat.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR DOUBTS CALL
YOUR DOCTOR!!!!!!!!
TRUST YOUR GUT INSTINCT.
EVERYONE'S RECOVERY IS DIFFERENT.
Spotting is natural. I still have my
ovaries so I have some cramping
occasionally.
Good luck and if you have any more
questions feel free to email me at
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