Jan. 3rd hysterectomy: advice?

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Originally Posted by Christine1976 I had my surgery yesterday via da Vinci robot. It looks like it was a good idea for me to have it considering

HI
The peeing gets better with a few more days. That said, around a week post op I had a constant pulling feeling in bladder and pelvic area. Lots of ladies said it was just part of the healing process and I was over doing it. I took it easier and it subsided after a few days. I'm at 3 weeks and feel great and I'm back to my normal routine. But if I try to over exert myself my belly swells right up like it's saying "hey dummy did you forget what's going on in here"
Listen to your own body. Everyone's experience is very different. A big part of your recovery will be determined by how healthy and strong you were prior to surgery as well.
Good luck!

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Originally Posted by Jennifergo HI The peeing gets better with a few more days. That said, around a week post op I had a constant pulling feeling in bladder and pelvic area. Lots of ladies said it was just part of the healing process and I was over doing it. I took it easier and it subsided after a few days. I'm at 3 weeks and feel great and I'm back to my normal routine. But if I try to over exert myself my belly swells right up like it's saying "hey dummy did you forget what's going on in here" Listen to your own body. Everyone's experience is very different. A big part of your recovery will be determined by how healthy and strong you were prior to surgery as well. Good luck!

Omg my belly swells up!! I can't eat. It's gross.

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Originally Posted by Beelz I was in hospital for 2 days after and had the catheter in there. I accidentally pulled it out and they had to reinsert it. That sucked! I asked them to leave it in longer because while it was out I couldn't pee without it. They also don't let you go home until you pass gas. I should of stayed one more night because I had it rough when I got home.

Omg! That must have sucked. They almost had to one me if I didn't go. So glad that I did.

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Originally Posted by Beelz Wait how are you even on here so soon? I had morphine diloded drip,in hospital then oxy when I left and there's no way I was up for being online so soon.,you,are amazing. Lol

Lol! I get bored easily, plus daytime tv is awful.

Hi Christine
Yes, walk, walk, walk to get that gas pain. Whatever you do, don't take GasX - I made that mistake and was in horrible pain.

I did get a script for stool softener and that made it easier once I had a BM - 3 days after surgery.

Once you have a few BM the gas pain will subside and you will feel better.

Hang in there. We all know what are feeling.

I had mine the same way on the 3rd as well. So so glad its over and I'm home in my bed. Just very sore and feeling very nervous about my body. Getting in and out of bed is tricky and can scare me with all the moving and straining. But I'm making it. I hope we both heal well and quickly!

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Originally Posted by Christine1976 I had my surgery yesterday via da Vinci robot. It looks like it was a good idea for me to have it considering all the fibroids and endometriosis I had. I did have to stay overnight but I am home now. Feeling a lot of pain in my stomach and constantly having to go pee. Just going to take it easy for the next few days. Any advice for post op?

Get a good sleep mask so you can sleep during the day. Eat the lemon Gasx chewables to break gas bubbles up so you can pass gas easier. They are your best friend! Ice packs on belly and heating pad on back was my best tip. The ab cincher helped me not hold my belly to roll over, walk etc. Start the stool softeners... winter is coming. Best of luck sister. (I'm on day 7 post op)

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Originally Posted by Christine1976 I had my surgery yesterday via da Vinci robot. It looks like it was a good idea for me to have it considering all the fibroids and endometriosis I had. I did have to stay overnight but I am home now. Feeling a lot of pain in my stomach and constantly having to go pee. Just going to take it easy for the next few days. Any advice for post op?