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12-16-2016, 10:58 AM
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Posts: 14,518
Hysterectomy: July 20th, 2011
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Best Wishes to our December 18 Princesses
I am sending you and best wishes for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery as you head off to the hospital.
I will be joining you in the Post-Op Forum in the weekly Recovery Progress Thread for members having surgery between Dec 12-18, 2016. I will be there to offer support and encouragement on your recovery journey. Look for it at the top of the Post-Op Forum after your surgery.
A few things I found very useful for my initial recovery:- Stool softener
- Gas X
- Chewing gum (helps with gas)
- Peppermint tea
- Ginger Ale (flat)
- Moist wipes rather than toilet tissue
- Heating pad
- Small pillow (to hold against tummy when coughing or sneezing, also protects against “pounces” from small animals!)
- Body pillow (helps with side-sleeping)
- Chapstick
- Notepad and pen (for keeping track of medications)
Here are a couple of links you may find helpful:
Mr. Hystersisters This is a place for our loved ones to learn how to best support us.
Abbreviations A guide to the abbreviations used on the site.
What to Take to the Hospital
In order for us to provide you with best support, it is very helpful if you fill in your surgery date, type, and whether you are planning to remove your ovaries. Here is the link to your Member Survey.
Deep breaths, you can do this! The nerves can be really overwhelming. Try to keep busy, clean the house, cook and freeze meals, and get outside and enjoy your family. Take quiet time for yourself, enjoy a bath and stock up on movies and books for your recovery.
Remember rule #1 is to "Pamper the Princess"!
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