How are the six weekers doing?

Hi, I`m six weeks post op, and just got back from doctors, have been given the all clear to drive, and resume bedroom activities.
Although, I`m feeling quite fit and well, I do get tired very quickly.
Also, still a little painful when I go to the toilet, (both ways).
I hope ALL sisters are having a speedy recovery, and still taking it easy.

s to you all
Karin

hi im 5 weeks had early cheak up at 3 weeks post op. been given orders to do nothing until my next appointment on the 18th april (due to complications and slow healing) My sergery was on the 2 march, its along time to be out of comission.
i hope i get the go ahead on the 18, my husband watches me like a hawlk, im always getting in trouble - cant get away with taking my plate to the kitchen sink.
building a permanent bum grove in the rocking chair, afraid if i dont move soon - ill actually become apart of the chair lol..

do you feel well, did everything go as you had planed.

me im happy, just wating... to get on with living..

take care

Hi,
I just found this site today. I had a vaginal hyst 2/21 & my doc said I still have a lot of stiches. I got the green light to have "my life" back, but working full-time, dropping my 2-year old at daycare, etc., wore me out yesterday! I'm bleeding & have burning pelvin pain today.

My job requires both walking & sitting in meetings - I must have overdone it!

Thanks for letting me share. My friends & family are kind, but miss my "SuperWoman" routine!

- Recovering in Minnesota.

Doing great, had my 5 week check Mar 24th. All looks good. Had already been driving for a week. Got the go ahead to resume 'activities'... no problems there except tension. Started back to work half days last week, next week I'm back full-time. The day does wear me out, but it's getting better, I have an 80 mile round trip commute. And today I will be booking our vacation to Cancun for the end of August....

Thanks for the recovery tips & stories - it helps so much! I'll try to be patient with myself & plan for the fun times ahead (a vacation is a great idea!!).

Hi I hope everyone is doing well or better. This is a little late, since I was 6 wk 4/1. I also had my surgery 2/18. I am doing great, I think. My 5 wk. check-up on 3/24, my Dr. said things looked great. However, no bedrm activity (you know what I mean)& no vacumming for 2 wks. She also said no work for 1 -2 wks. So my Dr. was great as far as giving me the time I needed. I first thought, I would go back after 5 wks. But as the time got closer, I really wanted another wk, so was glad she gave me that.

This wk, Monday, I started back full days. Well, I work 9 hr. days to have every other Friday off. So that really means I'm up & gone for about 10 1/2 - 11 hrs every work day. The first of the wk. , I was doing rather well. Yesterday, I worked, went to the grocery store after work, came home had to unpack groceries & to fix dinner. I was so exhausted & had some tummy pings (little tiny sudden pains). Then we went for a walk. The night before, we went for a long walk. I think that started it. My tummy was a little sore after that long walk. I am doing well for almost 7 wks., but have to remember to take it easy. I did to much yesterday. I was still tired this morning. Tonight I'm going to Tai Chi, but will not overdo it. I am just glad I have tomorrow off. Yippee!

I also started back to work this past monday 4/4/05. It has been ok but I'm exhausted! Recovery has gone well - go the all clear from the doc. Just a little silver nitrate to help the healing and have to use premarin vaginal cream for a month for the same reason. Glad to hear everyone is doing well! Continue to take care of yourselves!

Hi all,

I'm 6 weeks post-op tomorrow. Had my check-up today. I got the ok to go back to work next Monday, but NOT for bedroom activity with DH. How unfair is THAT???

I was having some pain on the right side. Dr. said an area of sutures hasn't dissolved there yet, so still restricted on relations with DH for 3 more weeks. I'd rather be restricted from working! This 6 weeks off has spoiled me and wishing for more mornings sleeping after 6:00 a.m. and watching Oprah!!!

Except for the fact that none of my work clothes fit and I literally will have to wear the same dress slacks every single day to work thanks to swelly belly, I feel really good

Take care, everyone.

s

Is the seemingly weight gain in the abdomen following TAH/SPO normal? I thought I had gained weight but many seem to be talking about swelly belly?

I had surgery 2/22.....am 6 weeks out but having red spotting again even though doc silver nitrated me on Monday....what's that about anyway? Why the heck did it hurt so much? URGH