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Passing the torch of wisdom
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10-15-2001, 08:38 AM
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Posts: 46
Hysterectomy: October 1st, 2001
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Passing the torch of wisdom
Well, here I am on the other side. I went from" freakin out" to" expert" in two weeks.
My visit to the Castle was on October 1st for a TAH/BSO. Cantalope size fibroid, enlarged uterus and cysts on ovaries. Causing severe lower back pain for a year. It has been two weeks today and with a few more weeks to sit around and not do too much I thought I'd make myself useful. Any tips, hints or advice you may need, please feel free to write. God knows this site helped me when I didn't know where else to turn. No question too small. he he
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10-15-2001, 10:38 AM
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Hysterectomy: October 1st, 2001
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Minette,
Hi Minette,
You sound like I did two weeks ago. Let's start at the beginning of your
questions. First of all, I have never had a C-section. I had two children, vaginally
delivered. But, from what I've heard other than being in the same general location
physically, they are really two different operations. And that is the attitude you
can have when good meaning friends and relatives say how they were "up and
about". It doesn't matter what they think or did. This is you. And this is
happening to you. And we are all different.
Next, I think it is a good idea to have someone do your housework for the first
two weeks. Because it is difficult to bend and stretch, which applies to cleaning
as well as caring for a toddler any help in this area will be needed. Good for you
to recognize this. (I did all my fall cleaning the last week of September and put up
Halloween decorations so I wouldn't have that to do when I got home.)
Cooking, yes I was able to put together meals after about being home for 3 days.
Cleaning up after usually had to wait. Driving, well I'm at 2 weeks today and
think pushing on the brake may be a week or so away. Lifting a toddler to a car
seat, ( I have a 3 year old granddaughter) doesn't look possible as yet.
Now, what to take to the hospital or Castle as they refer to it here. The best
things I brought was a new cozy nightgown. One I had never worn before. The
day they say you can get out of that hospital "gown" (the nerve of them calling
that thing a gown) he he, and saying you can take a shower is such a big step,
that something new and cozy to put on feels wonderful. Another good thing I
brought were soft ear plugs. My room was right outside the nurses station. The
ear plugs kept me in a little world of my own. Also a walkman, with headphones
and a tape of a raining night thunderstorm. Made me feel like I was away from
the Castle. And a little perfume. And large granny panties and an outfit to come
home in. Elastic waist. And slip on shoes. I took other stuff, but these are the
only things I would bring if I had to do it over again.
The day of surgery when I woke up I remember feeling the pain of the incision. I
told them that and they were very good about giving you something. They don't
want you in pain either. The first day you basically lie there getting pain meds, but
I was able to visit with a few family members that evening.
As far as your 10 year old goes, this is what he will see and you can decide if it
would be better for him to see you the next day. Day one, little oxygen tube
under nose, just something they do, catheder (spelling) going to a little bag, IV
hanging from pole into your arm or hand. You, just lying there. Not too thrilling.
Day two, you sitting up in a chair with only the IV.
Day one, a phone call to him from the hospital that evening might work best.
Your voice is all he will "see."
Best of luck to you,
I know you will do fine.
Joyce Elizabeth
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