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3 weeks post hysterectomy: Did I over do it? But feel OK...
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05-28-2014, 08:16 PM
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Posts: 12
Hysterectomy: May 8th, 2014
Ovaries: Undecided
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3 weeks post hysterectomy: Did I over do it? But feel OK...
I'm almost 3 weeks post-op & yesterday I did some light gardening. Nothing major, just trimmed some dead leaves, dug small holes for small plants kinda thing (while kneeling, not bent over). But I'm wondering if I may have over done it? I feel OK; I was so miserable after surgery that once my throat healed (problem with the tube) I almost felt normal (just some minor issue but am pretty sure it was swelling from the cuff). Maybe too good for my own good? I've slowed down a lot today as I am afraid, but again, feeling good. At my 2 week check, doc said I could do more as I felt up for it but not to over do it.
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05-28-2014, 08:39 PM
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Posts: 1,725
Hysterectomy: April 18th, 2014
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Did I over do it? But feel OK...
I would say if you still feel good and no other symptoms, you did not. I find the things i think should be "hard" dont give me much grief, maybe im nervous enough im morr careful?, than some of the "simple" moves. Pulled weeds (light weeding) yesterday no problem. Today in car reached on floor to pick up purse while seat belted -- ouch!!! Listen carefully to your body, it will tell you. And stop frequently!! Good luck!
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05-28-2014, 10:54 PM
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Posts: 14,518
Hysterectomy: July 20th, 2011
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Did I over do it? But feel OK...
If you're not having increased swelling, spotting, or discomfort you're probably fine. Generally when we over do, our body shouts at us afterwards. Don't lift anything heavy, dig in your garden with a shovel, etc. Increase activities slowly, listening to your body as you do so.
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05-29-2014, 07:19 AM
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Posts: 95
Hysterectomy: March 27th, 2014
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Did I over do it? But feel OK...
Like ^^^ just said, your body will tell you when you ver do it!
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05-29-2014, 08:04 AM
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Posts: 918
Hysterectomy: October 10th, 2013
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Did I over do it? But feel OK...
The problem is that you don't know that you have over done it , til you over do it .
Chris
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05-29-2014, 08:38 AM
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Posts: 12
Hysterectomy: May 8th, 2014
Ovaries: Undecided
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Re: Did I over do it? But feel OK...
Thanks ladies! I thought I was OK too, but my mom was like, honey you did too much! Crazy me...having my daughters b-day party here this weekend & trying to get the yard & house looking better. Should have planned it elsewhere!
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05-29-2014, 10:52 AM
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Posts: 4
Hysterectomy: April 30th, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: 3 weeks post hysterectomy: Did I over do it? But feel OK...
I was in good physical shape before my surgery, even using the gym at least 3 times a week; using weights to strengthen my core. And I did much of the same thing in my garden at 3 weeks post-op: transplanting some small flowers, pruned a few dead thin branches on small shrubs, light weeding with a trowel, including picking dandelion heads in the lawn. Hard NOT to be outdoors when it's nice out! Also, I went for 15 min. slow-paced walks in the neighbourhood, gradually a bit longer in the following days.
But just before the 4 weeks post-op, I may have overdone it by using a pitchfork to remove weeds in the garden before planting, plus squatting to plant some rows of seeds. I wasn't told that bending over was not a good idea. I did take several breaks over the 2-3 hours, putting my feet up.
But now I'm grateful for the current rainy weather, as I was starting to feel discomfort in the belly. How do you know if you're tearing something inside??
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05-29-2014, 07:23 PM
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Posts: 862
Hysterectomy: March 10th, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: 3 weeks post hysterectomy: Did I over do it? But feel OK...
Not sure what kind of surgery you had. But please be careful. Although it does not seem to you like you did a lot, you did a lot.
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