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Upcoming hysterectomy 8/25: What should I take with me
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08-22-2015, 09:21 PM
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Posts: 5
Hysterectomy: August 25th, 2015
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Upcoming hysterectomy 8/25: What should I take with me
Hi,
I having a hysterectomy on August 25. I think I am having a TAH. Not sure yet. My Journey started in January of this year. I went to the E.R. with pain on my left side. Did a ct scan showed a mass in my abdomen. The mas measured 25cm by 15cm by 13 cm. They told me find ob/gyn to see what the mass was and get it removed.
I went to one ob/gyn in a major hospital. They preceded to past my from one doctor to another doctor. I had a couple of procedures done to find out about the fibroid tumors. The last doctor want me to hold off on having surgery by doing methods to shrink them. I was not happy because it seems to me she was making my choice for me. I want to a different hospital and the ob/gyn there let me make my choice. I wanted to have the hysterectomy because they are so big. I am having two periods a month lasting about 10 to 14 days. I am severely anemic because of the fibroid tumors. They are pressing on one my kidneys,bladder, bowel and causes me the have a hiatal hernia.
I am very blessed to find a doctor who gave me a choice and to get my life back.
I need to know what to bring to the hospital? They schedule me for inpatient and not outpatient.
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08-22-2015, 09:41 PM
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Posts: 130
Hysterectomy: July 24th, 2015
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Upcoming hysterectomy 8/25: What should I take with me
Hi, I took my phone, comb and brush. Granny panties, cough drops (throat was sore after breathing tube), slippers for walking the hall, chap stick, blanket and pillow, heating pad, wipes for toilet and personal wipes for me, had some light bleeding after. Tooth paste and brush, I also took body wash.
Wish you a great recovery, hope my list helps.
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08-22-2015, 09:42 PM
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Posts: 130
Hysterectomy: July 24th, 2015
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Upcoming hysterectomy 8/25: What should I take with me
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Originally Posted by amayes1995
Hi, I took my phone, comb and brush. Granny panties, cough drops (throat was sore after breathing tube), slippers for walking the hall, chap stick, blanket and pillow, heating pad, wipes for toilet and personal wipes for me, had some light bleeding after. Tooth paste and brush, I also took body wash.
Wish you a great recovery, hope my list helps.
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Also don't forget your phone charger!
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08-22-2015, 10:09 PM
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Posts: 5
Hysterectomy: August 25th, 2015
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Upcoming hysterectomy 8/25 What should I take with me
Thanks
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08-23-2015, 01:48 AM
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Posts: 294
Hysterectomy: August 14th, 2015
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Upcoming hysterectomy 8/25 What should I take with me
I brought my cell, iPad, charger (hospital is not responsible for valuables but I was willing to risk it), cough drops, gum (which I didn't use because they wouldn't let me have the drops and the gum can cause gas), an eye mask (very useful!), earbuds, ear plugs (I didn't need them because I had my buds and listened to music, but I offered them to a roommate who was yelling at another because she moaning all night, so they were worth every penny), tooth brush, tooth paste, hairbrush, Splenda packets for my tea (useful, hospital only provided sugar), Chapstick, a robe, a few pads in case of spotting (not needed), granny panties (didn't use, I went commando it was more comfortable), socks and my husband brought me a fan after the first night because it was so hot in there.
I wore the hospital gowns because I had an iv and the buttons over the shoulder are very practical, and I didn't want to bleed on mine anyway. I didn't bring a change of clothes either. I wore the biggest most comfortable clothes I have to the hospital and wore them out again 3 days later.
I also prepared fruit before leaving for the hospital and had my husband bring a bowl a day. Very glad I did because the hospitals idea of fruit was from a can and swimming in syrup. Sweet food tasted 100x sweeter. Salty food tasted 100x saltier. I couldn't eat hospital food until the day I left and had been off the morphine for over a day. It was nice to share a snack with him when he came to see me.
I also left a tummy pillow in the car for the ride home.
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08-23-2015, 02:47 AM
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Posts: 81,723
Hysterectomy: April 7th, 2005
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Upcoming hysterectomy 8/25 What should I take with me
(((collinsroberta)))
Have you found our Pre-Op Page yet? It's packed with information and articles that address all commonly asked questions, including this one! You'll also find another article on the topic here.
Please be sure to visit our dedicated Hints From Members forum, too, where you'll find thousands of sisters' must-haves and should-haves!
We’re sending best wishes for your surgery and recovery!
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