Major Complications

I haven't been on the site since just after my VH on 16 March. Reason being that within 4 days I was back in hospital with major pain and fever. I was placed on 3 types of IV antibiotics and very heavy painkillers. After 3 days in I was getting worse so doc's went back in vaginally to try to clear out an infected heamotoma that had resulted from original op. After another 4 days they sent me home.

Within 4 hours of returning home I was back at emergency with life threatening symptoms. I can't tell you how bad the pain was. They readmitted me and after another couple if days of major nausea, fevers, rounds of medical tests they found that the original infection had spread to my chest cavity around my lung and liver. So in for a laproscopic clean out. Woke up in intensive care with several drains hanging out of me and both lungs collapsed which developed into pneumonia. Had to have one lung drained by two huge needles and having the stomach drains removed had me screaming the hospital down.

All in all I spent 23 nights in hospital and had 3 major operations. All for the sake if a 'simple' vaginal hysterectomy. You never think the complications might happen to you but they can as it turns out. I was a happy, healthy 42 year old woman.

I have been home now for a week. Still very week with some ongoing lung and abdominal pain but gradually improving. I think the psychological trauma has been most damaging but am thankful for my family and God's support.

I'm sorry this is so long but knowledge is power and women should be aware if very real complications of surgery.

Cheers,
Aussie Sister

I'm sorry you had such a terrible time. I hope things improve quickly from here and you feel better soon.

Dear Aussie Sister ~~

I am so sorry you have endured such terrible complications. I hope that now that you are home, you will be able to get plenty of rest and your body and mind will heal from your trauma. All of us are here for you. We care.

Gentle Hugs and healing thoughts your way. Let us know how you are doing.

I am so sorry you had to be one of the unluckly ones, I had a TVH on April 7th and I am so scared somrthing like that will happen to me, But I will keep you in my prayers and good luck!!

So sorry that you have had to endure these complications. My family could not understand why I was so fearful to have the surgery I knew I needed. I realzed the potential complications. Fortunately, I came thru w/ no problems so far but it seems there are not many you haven't experienced. Gentle hugs and prayers coming your way.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers for a full recovery!

So sorry for all the physical and phycological pain you've had to endure. I pray from here on out your health will continue to improve!! I can't imagine what you've been through! I also am 42 and healthy , I was a lucky one who has had no complications, and this whole experience was still traumatic even with no comlications! I can't imagine how you feel. I hope you can soon get your life back, without the pain! We are all here for you, if there is anything I can do to help I'm here. I will keep you in my prayers, keep your chin up friend. Kirstin

I hope as the days pass you will start to recover and feel better both physically and emotionally I am sending hugs your way and you will be in my thoughts and prayers for a full recovery.

What a horrible experience you had. I'm glad you're home now and hope you continue to improve.