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07-27-2012, 06:03 PM
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Posts: 2,151
Hysterectomy: February 17th, 2012
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Need Help
coley,
first of all, you must remember that you have had major surgery. I, too had the Davinci Robotic Surgery. While the outside healing is much easier, the internal healing is much the same. It's really important not to overdo so early in your recovery. Stay on top of your pain medication. Your body is working very hard to heal and being in pain will make it more difficult.
As others have said, it may take a while to have a BM. Ask your doctor what he would suggest to help. I took Colace, Metamucil and drank some Prune Juice. I didn't have my first BM until 5 days after surgery. After things got moving, I felt much better.
It's important to walk, but I wouldn't recommend outings for at least a few days. Drink plenty of water and rest, rest, rest. Accept the help of your family and friends. It's very common to feel emotional but this does not make you weak or less of a person. You only have one chance to heal properly so take advantage of all the help you can get.
Take care and remember your number one job right now is to
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