HysterSisters.com is a massive online community with over 475,000 members and over 5 million posts.
Our community is filled with women who have been through the
Hysterectomy experience providing both advice and support from our active members and moderators.
HysterSisters.com is located at 111 Peter St, Toronto, Canada, M5V2H1 and is part of the VerticalScope network of websites.
With free registration, you can ask and answer questions in our HYSTERECTOMY forum community, get our FREE BOOKLET, access Hysterectomy Checkpoints and more.
You are not alone. The HysterSisters are here for you. Join us today!
|
|
Staple removal & pain meds refill post hysterectomy
|
09-07-2016, 09:41 AM
|
HysterSister
|
|
Posts: 5
Hysterectomy: August 31st, 2016
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Removed both
|
|
Staple removal & pain meds refill post hysterectomy
I have to go to the doctor today to have my staples removed. I feel like it's to early because they are still quite sore and I have this horrible fear that my incisions are going to burst open if they take them out. It's making my anxiety go through the roof. I'm also almost out of pain meds and I've been having a rough time and I'm worried he wont prescribe more. Which is also making my anxiety crazy. Has anyone else had any of these problems? help
|
Sponsored Links
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
09-07-2016, 01:54 PM
|
HysterSister
|
|
Posts: 49
Hysterectomy: July 13th, 2016
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
|
|
Re: Staple removal & pain meds refill post hysterectomy
Hiya. I had an abdominal hysterectomy (7inch a do cut) and they took my staples out about the same time as you are having yours removed. I was anxious but the nurse reassured me that enough healing had taken place but reminded me NOT to over do things. She also reminded me that anxiety was a natural part of the menapausal symptoms that I would undoubtedly be feeling having had my ovaries removed. Perhaps the anxiety you're feeling could be enhanced by menapausal symptoms? Good luck.
|
|
09-07-2016, 02:00 PM
|
HysterSister
|
|
Posts: 184
Hysterectomy: August 29th, 2016
Ovaries: Removed both
|
|
Re: Staple removal & pain meds refill post hysterectomy
Just be sure to listen to your doctor. Ask about the pain meds too. What I've seen on here is that docs prescribe two kinds, one mild with anti swelling properties and one strong like percocet, hydrocodone, etc. Chances are he'd still give you the weaker one. And if he doesn't, there's some pretty good ones out there off the counter (aleve has always done wonders for me personally. Another one may work better for you).
And mention your anxiety levels. There are things that can help. It may just be normal anxiety or it may be related to menopause. Remember that your ovaries (if you kept them) may be hesitant to function after surgery so you can experience some of the negatives associated with it.
|
|
Similar Threads
|
From This Forum |
From Other Forums |
5 Replies, Last Reply 08-28-2016, Started By SZizzo34 3 Replies, Last Reply 07-16-2016, Started By Loulu78 8 Replies, Last Reply 07-01-2016, Started By princessleia4 4 Replies, Last Reply 03-19-2016, Started By Dmoyer 12 Replies, Last Reply 08-16-2015, Started By Czieler 10 Replies, Last Reply 08-02-2015, Started By michworm 9 Replies, Last Reply 07-29-2015, Started By sharon09 5 Replies, Last Reply 04-15-2015, Started By Ltess 7 Replies, Last Reply 02-26-2015, Started By MsSL 13 Replies, Last Reply 10-02-2014, Started By Pennyroyal Tea 9 Replies, Last Reply 03-26-2014, Started By Cheers44 4 Replies, Last Reply 03-04-2013, Started By teaching rocks 4 Replies, Last Reply 12-24-2012, Started By pbgcmw85 10 Replies, Last Reply 10-29-2012, Started By Long1986 17 Replies, Last Reply 09-29-2011, Started By luckylady04 2 Replies, Last Reply 02-13-2011, Started By jasf1013 3 Replies, Last Reply 12-31-2009, Started By adnilnna 15 Replies, Last Reply 07-14-2008, Started By maggieloop 8 Replies, Last Reply 12-10-2007, Started By bailey1007 1 Reply, Last Reply 05-25-2005, Started By chaychay4 |
|
|
Advertisement
Hysterectomy News
TODAY'S EVENTS
Calendar -
Hysterectomies -
Birthdays
Request Information
I am a HysterSister
Your Hysterectomy Date
$vbulletin->featuredvideos is not an array!
Advertisement
Advertisement
|