I'm home

Had my surgery on Monday (16th) and was sent home the following afternoon. TAH where they found two large fibroids. I'm doing ok but feel so unprpaired for all this.

So many meds, to rest to walk, bleeding, not bleeding and of course to eat or not to eat, to have a bm or not .

I read and read looking for more answers, can I just say I had such great nurses, I wish I was still in the hospital!

I don't feel like I"m in a lot of pain so I'm only taking one pill. I just started passing some gas late last night, still no bm. I'm eating light but was told no restrictions. I'm slightly bleeding around my staples.

I'm home alone and just feeling...very lonely

Welcome home!!! Glad to hear everything went well for you. Stay in touch with all of us.....that's what we're here for! Sorry I can't help with your post-op questions as I don't go in for another 15 days, but just know there are plenty of people thinking of you and praying for you!!

Hang in there!

Hi-You are not alone. I haven't had my surgery yet (8/6) but will post after I am discharged. I'm very nervous and I find that it sometimes helps me to think in terms of very tiny baby steps and keep up the positive self talk (i.e., "I'm better [whether or not you believe it!] today than yesterday and tomorrow I will be better still.") Perhaps meditating on healing, favorite things, keep distracted, etc.? Hang in there!
Djinni

Welcome home! Glad you made it through and are home now. Stay close to this site, if you can, and let the sisterhood see you through your lonely times. There's a bunch of us here for you!

So glad things went well for you. I understand the 'lonely' feelings... feeling that way too at times. But each day does get a little better. Come to the site for support whenever you're feeling down. Even if I just read other posts and don't participate, it makes me feel alot better knowing I'm not alone. We're all here for eachother.... all you have to do is lean.

Welcome home! I am new to this whole hystersisters thing and was just in checking it out! I can't help with any questions either! I go in for my hysterectomy on August 7th. I'm quite scared too. I just pray every night that God will take care of me and my family through this whole thing. Keep me posted on how everything went! Again, congrats!!

Welcome home! I'm sorry you're feeling unprepared and lonely. Remember that we're always here and if you have any questions or concerns, the women in the Post-Op forum are wonderful! Take care of yourself and just take it one day at a time. I pray that you have a smooth and uneventful recovery. Hang in there!

s, Deb

Spiritedhorse--
I'm so glad that you made it through to the otherside. Please just try and take each day one at a time, your going to be fine. I'm sure the first few days, even weeks are the hardest. Just remember to take it VERY easy, and each day you'll be getting better and better. I'll soon be following in your footsteps! Next Friday is my big day. I hope you have a smooth recovery.

Daisydame

We're here for you!! And I know what you mean about feeling lonely, but this site is very comforting and so informative. Take it easy, rest and before you know it, you will be feeling like a brand new woman!!

Remember, now you're a


Shelley

Just wanted to reach out and say HELLO! Each day you will start to feel better - take it slow and easy - when you're feeling lonely give a friend a call or send an e-mail when you feel up to it. Rest and take it easy!

Take care!