3 weeks after abd. hyst, feeling good!

Hi everyone,
I had my abdominal hysterectomy on February 7th, they left one ovary so I wouldn't have to take HRT.
I am feeling fine, and am going back to work tomorrow, I'm an educational assistant.
My advice to anyone out there, is stay in your jammies for a couple of weeks, as a visual signal to your family and friends that you aren't 100 percent, so they will be more helpful with cooking and dishes, etc!
I have had heavy bleeding since I was 19, and am 45 now. It is such a relief to have no more periods, ever!
The iron supplements, and iron shots are over! I wish I had done this years ago.
My bladder issues are over, looks like the fibroid was pressing on my bladder.
Janet

Hi Janet, I had my abdominal TAH Feb 2nd,I am still having some sharp stabbing pains low every now and then, I can tell when I have done too much! Great advice to stay in your jammies!! I am glad you're feeling better and are going back to work tomorrow!! I am a stay at home mom and eventhough dh and both children are helping with chores, ot's not done the way I do it lol driving me nuts, but I know They all mean well, I appreciate all of their efforts!! Is it wrong to day that I cannot wait to do housework? Lol

Janet, I agree w/ the "stay in jammies" mantra.

Also, I understand the "wanting" to do housework, as you're seeing things not being done as you would do them. I feel it too, but I'm holding off.

I'm on day 13 and listening to my body to take it easy.

Janet, great news that you're feeling so good, keep it up! I must admit, I couldn't contemplate going back to work yet (I'm 2 days behind you in recovery), but this week I am starting to do some work-from-home stuff for a couple of hours each day so we'll see how that goes. Anything to stop me from being so bored!!

And Debz72, I know what you mean about the housework, our helpers mean well but bless them they just don't do it the way we want it done. Ah well, I'm turning a blind eye to things and am grateful that at least some of it gets done!

I know what you mean about housework! You get to the point where you would really like to clean it properly! I have one hubby and 3 teenagers, so everyone is independent, not like having little kids!
I have had the sharp stabbing pains a bit over the past week, but they are almost gone now, I do think they're a sign of doing too much. I carry Advil in my purse at all times!
As for going back to work today, I have quite a sedentary job tutoring students while seated, otherwise, there's no way I'd go back! I didn't get bored at home, I read a lot of books,and watched a lot of TV, things I usually don't have time for.
I think this site is great, to be able to ask questions, and see what other people are going through, I'd recommend it to anyone having female surgery!
Janet