Best Wishes to our December 09 Princesses

Wishing you better health and best outcome for your hysterectomy to our members with upcoming surgeries! We will see in you the Recovering from Hysterectomy (Post-op) Forum when you are home and recovering from your hysterectomy:

Mrsgee1, Sunny Deal, hales075, 2dogsnme, Candykane, Chandradee7, tiredifdealing, McBeeGal, jodedwards7, ElizD, ANNEL ELDRIDGE, raerush917, Bestfpt, md4phillips, Tmclaughlin73, Marjorie C, 90spartans, jenn3128, LenaT, AbbyNormal9, Jenniferkate, Ap818, Ljohnson4464, Sweetspiderweb, smithpoe, Mrsrmb2, tracypacheco, mcculloughb, Daisy89, NGEast, Kristina711, yoda07, EileenMarie422, Freckles91, kcbagpiper, arealvalentine, NoFear2016, PJK88, Desirae, eyaste79, Maramax

Don't forget to pamper the princess and take care of yourself!



Note: We've created a thread for you in the Recovering from Hysterectomy forum based on your hysterectomy date for you to update your progress. However, if you have a question or need for support, be sure and post your own thread to receive support replies.

Another important note: Be a part of our circle of support! Please plan to return to the pre-op forum to answer questions for our pre-op sisters! The pre-op gals need your experience to help them as they plan for their upcoming surgery.

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Hello 12/9ers! I hope everyone is relaxing as much as possible and not freaking out too much (easier said than done!) Who else here is having an abdominal? Sometimes I feel like the only one

Dear HysterSisters, I wish you all the best with your upcoming surgery. I will be your Sunshine Sister when you arrive at your Recovery Thread and become a newly crowned Here you will be able to share all of your experiences and ask questions with all of your Sisters who have had surgery the same week as you did. I look forward to meeting you on the other side very soon.

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Originally Posted by AbbyNormal9 Hello 12/9ers! I hope everyone is relaxing as much as possible and not freaking out too much (easier said than done!) Who else here is having an abdominal? Sometimes I feel like the only one

AbbyNormal9, you are right relaxing is easier said than done. I'm sure you will find there will be more having abdominal surgery it is a common procedure that many others have had so please don't feel alone. I had my surgery on Dec. 4, 2014 laparoscopically and by the holiday season was feeling well enough to enjoy the festivities as long as I took things easy. I wish you all the best, you are going to do great!

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Originally Posted by AbbyNormal9 Hello 12/9ers! I hope everyone is relaxing as much as possible and not freaking out too much (easier said than done!) Who else here is having an abdominal? Sometimes I feel like the only one

I am having abdominal too! I am having it ALL removed, plus two cantaloupe sized tumors removed and an umbilical hernia repaired. I am so anxious!

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Originally Posted by smithpoe I am having abdominal too! I am having it ALL removed, plus two cantaloupe sized tumors removed and an umbilical hernia repaired. I am so anxious!

Yay incision buddy! I'm losing everything but my ovaries, including a grapefruit sized fibroid cluster. This is my first surgery and first hospital stay so I'm pretty nervous as well. I'll have brief moments where I forget and then it hits me all over again. Can it be Friday evening already? The anticipation is brutal!

Hi girls! I had my TAH 2 months ago. For me too - very first major surgery! Mine was on a Monday afternoon and I can completely understand feeling anxious as I had scheduled my surgery 2 months in advance. I kept myself busy before checking into the hospital (gym etc.). I was actually RELIEVED when my sister and I arrived to the hospital and I was in pre op - because I knew I was beginning my healing journey.

I was carrying around a 4.6lb/18cm fibroid for over 4 years. FYI - - the incision is NOT as bad as you would think it would be (especially after Googling photos) and not too, too painful.

As you will see from this site - lots of tips on what to do to prep - pack your hospital bag with your favorite things - lean on your peeps during your recovery and especially with a TAH plan to take the time to HEAL (books - movies - music ...). For gas pains (from the surgery) - heated blankets on your shoulders are very helpful - I also had a lavender neck pillow - - Gas X and WALKING! Lots of water and peppermint tea. Every day - you will see how you progress. After 2 months - back at work and there can be a few hours where I actually forget I had a hyster!

Stay positive and connected with the Hyster sisters. And ask your Dr/Surgeon any and all questions!

Before you know it - you will be in that recovery room!

Edie

Ladie, since this is your first surgery I thought you might find this article helpful.

If Your Hysterectomy is Your First Surgery

Hey sisters, I'm also having a TAH, I'm more anxious about the recovery than the actual surgery. I had a major freak out last night over undies of all things! I'm normally pretty organised and a bit of a control freak, I've just about lost my mind today stressing about the little things I can't control during my recovery. I guess I'm just going to have to learn to live with it!

I'm in the middle of a bowel preparation is anyone else having this? Note to self don't cough or fart!

Good luck tomorrow ladies and try to get some sleep- I know I won't!

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Originally Posted by Candykane Hey sisters, I'm also having a TAH, I'm more anxious about the recovery than the actual surgery. I had a major freak out last night over undies of all things! I'm normally pretty organised and a bit of a control freak, I've just about lost my mind today stressing about the little things I can't control during my recovery. I guess I'm just going to have to learn to live with it! I'm in the middle of a bowel preparation is anyone else having this? Note to self don't cough or fart! Good luck tomorrow ladies and try to get some sleep- I know I won't!

Candykane you are going to do great with your Recovery I'm sure. You just have to take it one day at a time. We are all here for you to answer your questions and get you through it, you are not alone. Wishing you all the best.