TAH Feb 22/13

Had my tah Feb 22/13 - stayed in hospital 2 nights an then home. Minimal pain and discomfort until day 4/5 the dreaded gas pain days. Pain made me wonder if I ever should've done this to my body. Finally had bm and life changed. I am 10 days post op feel great no pain -stood at stove for 15 min today and that made my tummy very achy. It wasn't until day 8/9 until I finally started to sleep throughout the night. There is light at the end of the tunnel and everyday is easier!!

thanks for the post, brings comfort
had my TAH 2/28, stayed 2 days at hospital as well, just got home yesterday, I feel ok, if I could just have a BM , this is miserable. taking stool softeners , hubby bought me some prune juice but have not drank any yet.
at least there is light at end of the tunnel
glad to hear all went well for you

You will make it!! Keep up on the stool softeners they do work-slowly. I had no pain passing at all due to the softeners. You really do feel miserable until this happens. I hope you go soon and trust me you will smile when it happens - as silly as that sounds. Recover quickly !!!!

I'm 5 days post-op from a partial abdominal hysterectomy and am anxiously (and uncomfortably) awaiting a bm, lol.

ps. Is there a key somewhere for all the abbreviations? I get so confused reading these posts!