bleeding after hysterectomy?

Hi ladies im unsure to as whats normal and whats not. Basically I started to bleed (mixed in with clear discharge at first) just like a normal period but then it got so heavy for 2 days I was tired. It lasted 6 days before turning all brown and stringy... just like a period? But the following day I was bk to spotting red? 12 days on and its just continuous spotting between brown and bright red?? Im nervous about seeing doc again so could anyone shed any light on this? Thanks so much

I am 9 weeks from vh and i stopped spotting after 7 weeks. I had heavy dark red blood during week 6 and found out i had an infection. After starting antibiotics, It all went away. I would call your doctor if you start heavy bleeding.

Some bleeding or spotting post op is normal. The general rule is usually if you soak a pad an hour, you need to be seen.

Sometimes spotting or bleeding is a sign that we may be overdoing things. Sometimes it happens when sutures and stitches start to dissolve or fall out.

I know that you are nervous about seeing your doctor, but I think you should give your doctor a call. S/he will let you know what or if anything needs to be done. It will also give you peace of mind

Thankyou for ur replies. If it was infection wouldnt I feel unwell.. as it happens I feel quite good apart from cramping, feeling sore (up there) and obvs the bleeding. I havent done anything more than I have done in past few weeks but like I have said in earlier posts iv been hoovering mopping etc since a week post op so maybes iv been silly. I think ur right il call my doc just to make sure. Itl probs be nothing but better to be safe eh. Thanks again.

Calling is an excellent idea
Please keep us posted

Hi ladies just a update. I went to see doc turns out to be a nasty infection. Im now on amoxicillin for 10days. But at least I now know what the bleeding was. She gave me an internal (omg it hurt like mad!!) And she said without swabs I can tell u u have a pretty nasty infection up there. So thankyou for advice , I wudnt have went to docs otherwise. Its hard to know whats normal etc.. so glad I have hystersisters xx

I am so glad that you saw your doctor. Since everyone is different, it's so hard to say what is normal and what is not. So it's always best to err on the side of caution and check with your doctor. Prayerfully the antibiotics will clear up the infection and that you won't have any further complications. So just rest and let the antibiotics do its job so you can heal and be happy