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3 weeks post op and getting frustrated!
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07-14-2011, 06:29 AM
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Posts: 3
Hysterectomy: June 22nd, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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3 weeks post op and getting frustrated!
Abdo Hysterectomy was 3 weeks yesterday and I am getting so frustrated at my lack of being able to do anything. The scar is still pretty sore and if i stand up for any length of time it feels like its rubbing. Its not the same as when I first had it done but what is the 'norm' at this stage - am I expecting too much of myself?
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07-14-2011, 09:58 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 133
Hysterectomy: June 10th, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: 3 weeks post op and getting frustrated!
I had the exact same feeling. TAH on June 10th, and at 3 weeks I still couldn't walk more than a 1/4 mile, or do more than lay on the couch. But, in that 3rd week, all of a sudden I got some stamina back. Every day I could do more and more. Now I will be 5 weeks tomorrow, and I walked 1 1/2 miles this morning at close to 4 mph. Try not to compare yourself to others. Just listen to your body, and it will come back when you are ready. And, your incision will probably be sore off and on for some time. Mine was really sore yesterday, but it seems to be better today. I have more good days that not. You will too, soon!
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07-14-2011, 10:04 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 78
Hysterectomy: June 14th, 2011
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: 3 weeks post op and getting frustrated!
Hi missmoo,
Well, one thing I have found from visiting this site is that there are many different "norms". What is normal for one woman may be not normal for you. Even what was the "norm" for you one week may not be the next. I know it is difficult - just be kind to yourself and try not to judge where you think you "should be" based on others. Heck, I am 4 weeks post surgery and feel like I am sliding back to week 1 status! I guess our bodies are funny that way. I hope you will continue to feel better and get rest.
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07-14-2011, 10:07 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 89
Hysterectomy: June 9th, 2011
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Undecided
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Re: 3 weeks post op and getting frustrated!
That was me at 3 weeks. I had people telling me that I should be able to do more. I even had a lady tell me that she had the same surgery I did, and that she was back at work at 3 weeks. I wanted to smack her in a loving way. ;-P. We are all DIFFERENT, and we all heal at different speeds.
I had surgery on 6/9, and there are days that are rough. I can't do as much as I think I should be able to, but I am better today than I was the day I had surgery. I am better today than I was at week 3. It does get better.
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07-14-2011, 10:18 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 11
Hysterectomy: June 21st, 2011
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: 3 weeks post op and getting frustrated!
I am also 3 weeks out and have my good and bad day. If I am up for to long in a sitting position I start getting crampy also I slept for almost a day straight yesterday and still feel tired today. I agree with everyone else we all heal differant just listen to your body.
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