Six Days post op... need some encouragement please

I didn’t think it would be this hard... naive of me. I’m super emotional, fearful, angry, sad.... Physically I am feeling well, except for yesterday my bowels woke up like an angry dragon! Never in my life have I felt that kind of pain except in childbirth. At night I sweat a lot, I can hardly eat. But I’m up and dressed and moving about really well. I feel brokenhearted. And sorry for myself. But I don’t know why. I feel like the surgery itself was much more traumatic than I thought it would be, my face was so swollen when I woke up it looked like I had been in a fight. I was intubated, so my throat was sore. My bellybutton was gross and my belly was swollen my insides were angry at me. My vagina was like ***??? Someone please tell me that this is all going to get better. Please tell me that it was worth it. I suffered from bad PMS and periods, but I was accustomed to handling it. This is totally different. I just need to know its going to get better.

It will but will take a few weeks- can't rush it (((hugs))) it's the trauma of the surgery, changing hormones and recovery all put together...takes a while to feel a semblance of normalcy but u will find the balance soon. Hang in there!!

Jenzen,
it really does get better, I promise. I had my surgery 1/8, and I am feeling really good.Look toward the better days ahead!

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Originally Posted by JenZen I didn’t think it would be this hard... naive of me. I’m super emotional, fearful, angry, sad.... Physically I am feeling well, except for yesterday my bowels woke up like an angry dragon! Never in my life have I felt that kind of pain except in childbirth. At night I sweat a lot, I can hardly eat. But I’m up and dressed and moving about really well. I feel brokenhearted. And sorry for myself. But I don’t know why. I feel like the surgery itself was much more traumatic than I thought it would be, my face was so swollen when I woke up it looked like I had been in a fight. I was intubated, so my throat was sore. My bellybutton was gross and my belly was swollen my insides were angry at me. My vagina was like ***??? Someone please tell me that this is all going to get better. Please tell me that it was worth it. I suffered from bad PMS and periods, but I was accustomed to handling it. This is totally different. I just need to know its going to get better.

I'm 1 week post op and the gas pains and bowel pains are bad. Have to tried gas ex? For some reason it is worse today than it has been.

HUGS... Everyone is different physically, emotionally and mentally. I had surgery on November 18, 2013 and am doing pretty well. Things will get better. I was so happy to finally have the surgery. Remember to take care of you. Talk to your doctor, a counselor or even a support group. I don't have children and really was never in a position. I think there is a grief period to it so just be safe and take care of you.

Happy Healing.

Thank you. Take care too. I think I over did it also. I hate staying in bed!!!

I am 3 1/2 weeks and it DOES get better. That immediate post-surgical pain went away much quicker than I expected. I used an ice pack a lot on my incisions, made such a difference.

hugggs, hope you feel better soon!

Hi, I'm two weeks post op, just stay positive it will get better. I listen to positive thing all day long as a way to encourage my self. Try this it may work for you.

It will get better. I am in my 5th week post-op and have started back to work half days. I feel pretty normal other than being tired. One of my biggest inspirations has been the number of women who lead very normal and healthy lives who have had hysterectomies - when they learned of my pending surgery they shared their experiences. Otherwise I wouldn't have ever known that they were 'sisters.' Also reassuring - everyone is glad they had it done - no one has expressed any regret. Hang in there - there will be improvement over the 'big picture.' Best wishes to you and your recovery!

I am one week post op today, and much like yourself so lost. I am in so much pain. I really expected to be in a different category of recovery by now. I am overweight already but OMG my stomach is huge.

Hugs. We just have to learn patience.