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Not sure if I should be worried or not...but kind of am...
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07-11-2013, 02:26 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 52
Hysterectomy: June 17th, 2013
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Not sure if I should be worried or not...but kind of am...
So I have been taking it really easy, not doing too much around the house, house work wise....LAVH was 3.5 weeks ago. I have been getting out for walks though and lengthening my walks each day.
Today I thought I would do some dishes...last Friday the doctor had said that I could do that.....but not to lift anything heavy. So I did the dishes then was leaning over wiping down the table, wiping off other surfaces as well....just doing a general tidy. After I was done I noticed a weird feeling like something is bulging inside of my vagina. Feels kinda like when a tampon is in but its close to falling out. I'm not in any pain and there is no bleeding or spotting. I'm feeling some discomfort in my abdomen and of course inside my vagina but I don't know if its just psychological because now I am paranoid???
I called the doctors office and of course he is out of the office and not returning until Monday morning. The receptionist said that if I am worried I can go to the ER at the hospital but right now our wait times are 6-8 hours and I would hate to catch some horrid bug while waiting there if this ends up being nothing. I'm not sure what to do????
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07-11-2013, 02:28 PM
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Posts: 557
Hysterectomy: May 22nd, 2013
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Not sure if I should be worried or not...but kind of am...
what about an urgent care center? or what about someone else in the docs office like a NP or a PA or another doc
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07-11-2013, 02:36 PM
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Posts: 29
Hysterectomy: June 27th, 2013
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Not sure if I should be worried or not...but kind of am...
I am only 2 weeks post op LAVH but I think I read somewhere that this sounds like it could be something with the vaginal cuff. I would suggest stay off your feet and rest and see if any improvement but if pain gets worse then try ER. Good luck and please let us know how it turns out!
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07-11-2013, 02:39 PM
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Posts: 52
Hysterectomy: June 17th, 2013
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Not sure if I should be worried or not...but kind of am...
I can't go to Urgent Care as my family doctor will take me off their roster if I do. There is an on-call "family physician" available after 5 PM so I will try to see that doctor tonight.
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07-11-2013, 04:17 PM
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Posts: 276
Hysterectomy: November 9th, 2012
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Not sure if I should be worried or not...but kind of am...
Maybe the little bit you did caused some swelling which may be what you are feeling. Take it easy and if it doesn't subside, see your doctor.
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07-11-2013, 04:59 PM
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Posts: 285
Hysterectomy: April 18th, 2013
Surgery Type: SILS/LESS
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Not sure if I should be worried or not...but kind of am...
A lot of women experience the "sideways tampon" feeling while healing. It is most likely just vaginal swelling, which is uncomfortable and annoying but not dangerous. I had swelling for several weeks. My doc recommended warm or cold compresses and ibuprofen. Best wishes to you!
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