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swelly belly, waddle walk
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07-12-2007, 12:25 PM
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Posts: 7
Hysterectomy: July 4th, 2007
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Undecided
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swelly belly, waddle walk
Hi Ladies,
I have 7 days post op and have a couple of questions if you don't mind...
I had my TAH July 4th, ever since then my stomach has been soooo swollen to the point that i honestly look 5 mths pregnant, and I had to go out and buy a few new pairs of shorts and tshirts to wear as all my old clothes don't fit...also - i "waddle" when i walk.....i just cannot walk properly, i am bruised obviously throughout my incision area, including the tops of my legs and on my belly button.
Does anyone else have these problems?
Thanks for your help
Kim
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07-12-2007, 12:28 PM
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Posts: 48
Hysterectomy: May 1st, 2007
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swelly belly, waddle walk
Unfortunately, join the club! I'm surprised you can even put shorts on - I lived in very baggy loose sweats for 6 weeks, and even now, only put on pants if i have to. Give yourself time, you are only 1 week out. I am at 10 weeks and still sore and swellon. Let you body heal. The more you push yourself, even by putting on restrictive clothing, the worse you will feel and bring on more swelling. I am still sore from my belly button down to my incision site.
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07-12-2007, 12:56 PM
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Posts: 242
Hysterectomy: April 23rd, 2007
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swelly belly, waddle walk
Yes, you have joined the swelly belly club. It will take a while to go away. I wore granny underwear 2 sizes bigger and wore very loose clothes. I hated anything touching my stomach. The swelling is much better now but I still get swollen by the end of the day.
My incision site is still sore and stings. I was told it was due to the nerve endings healing (could take up to 6 months to heal)
I also walked very slow and funny for a while. Kind of walked like an old lady. I think I got better at walking after about 3 weeks.
So just give yourself time and pamper the
Helti
TAH - kept ovaries
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07-12-2007, 01:23 PM
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Posts: 50
Hysterectomy: July 3rd, 2007
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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swelly belly, waddle walk
I had surgery on July 3rd..And when I walk i'm not able to stand upright all the way..And i'm so swollen..I was shocked when I looked down the first night at my tummy.I can't even stand to wear pants.I wasn't told about how much I would swell..Sorry I don't have any good advice on this.But on the other hand i'm glad to see i'm not the onlyone going through this..
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07-12-2007, 02:05 PM
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Posts: 743
Hysterectomy: June 4th, 2007
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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swelly belly, waddle walk
Welcome to that swollen belly club. I tried on my white capris the other day (white.. woo hoo!) but the zipper and button were unbearable. And I am 5 weeks post op.
And that walk (waddle) I knew I was doing it but one day my BF commented that I must be feeling a little better because he noticed I wasn't walking like I had poo in my pants. Nice to know what they are thinking when they aren't saying much huh?
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07-12-2007, 02:52 PM
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Posts: 8
Hysterectomy: June 25th, 2007
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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swelly belly, waddle walk
Oh my gosh!!! Jovigal, you make me laugh!!! My belly feels very jiggly and heavy, which makes me uncomfortable. I refer to my walk as a shuffle! It's getting better every day, but I really can feel it once I've walked my limit.
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07-12-2007, 02:59 PM
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Posts: 757
Hysterectomy: June 12th, 2007
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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swelly belly, waddle walk
The SBC Gang -- swelly belly club. doesnt that make us sound more hip or hiphop?
I have been wearing the same men's 2x pair of shorts every day. they are perfect and no one sees me but me. I am going out to dinner with friends tonight and am dreading putting on anything else (but these do look a little too... loved by now for public consumption -- except for my walks!) I cannot bear anything -- even my comforter -- against my incision.
I hurt my knee several years ago, and i have been using my cane on my daily walks (bought at target, same as those great shorts) the cane adds support, and safety -- and lets people know that I am not well and to STAY AWAY. although of course i have still had somone back into me.
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