Tummy pillow with TVH?

I don't need one do I? I mean, there won't be any external stitches... but maybe I'm wrong... will I need the support?

I ahd a TVH on 5 June, very little pain, ( I have had worse period pain), no need for tummy pillow

But you will have thousands of stitches internally and it's the exertion of the tummy pushing when you cough or sneeze that you will feel. Pressing the pillow against your abdomen when you cough or sneeze or even laugh will help tremendously!

Please don't think because it's vaginal you'll feel differently. A lot of women make that mistake. The only difference is there is no external scar. Everything else is the same.

TC

I agree with TexasChick. I had a cough following surgery and my Dr. said to make sure I used the tummy pillow to keep everything in its place so to speak. It was a great help.
I think if you didn't do a lot of coughing like I did then you might not need it, but it is good to be prepared. If you have a general anesthetic, you will need to cough and deep breath alot so your pillow will help.

Hello,

I had a TVH for fibroids as well and I ended up having a tummy pillow. It does help the discomfort when you sneeze, cough or even having a bowel movement.

I had a LAVH and never did get the hang of using the tummy pillow. However, it is very nice to have a pillow in the car to put between the seatbelt and my belly. Just in case the seatbelt tightens up suddenly I want a little cushioning.

Thanks everybody!! It's so nice to have such great friends to count on!

what is and where do I get a tummy pillow?? sorry new here, hyst on Monday the 16th, and I have HORRIBLE hay fever and they are planning on mowing over 20 acres of tall grass all around my house. I'm afraid I'm in for HUGE amounts of sneezing even tho I'm on Flonaise and Claritin and the otc that will knock me out.

Thanks
Crash

Hi!!
A tummy pillow is just a small pillow that you can press against your stomach when you cough or sneeze. I have even seen people use teddy bears or other stuffed animals. As long as it gives you firm support when coughing. I also noticed a pillow in the hystersisters store for sale.

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Originally posted by Hope Hi!! A tummy pillow is just a small pillow that you can press against your stomach when you cough or sneeze. I have even seen people use teddy bears or other stuffed animals. As long as it gives you firm support when coughing. I also noticed a pillow in the hystersisters store for sale.

ty very much. I'll ask my dr at my pre op if they sell them here in town. I have a decorative couch pillow, but I think it's too big. I'll check out the hysterstore too.

Crash