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Swelly Belly & Pillow?
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08-17-2005, 08:13 AM
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Posts: 22
Hysterectomy: December 27th, 2005
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Swelly Belly & Pillow?
If I have an LAVH will I still need the Swelly Belly and pillow?
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08-17-2005, 08:37 AM
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Posts: 539
Hysterectomy: June 28th, 2005
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Swelly Belly & Pillow?
I did. It REALLY comes in handy when you cough, sneeze, ride in a car, try to sleep, get up and down out of bed, off the couch, there's like this never ending list of things I used it for. But you don't have to go out and buy a new pillow just for that. I used one of my bed pillows (we've got 9 pillows on our bed) and that worked great for me.
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08-17-2005, 08:58 PM
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Posts: 46
Hysterectomy:
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Swelly Belly & Pillow?
I didn't buy the pillow everyone is talking about. I understand that it definitely helps. I'm 11 weeks post-op and only used regular pillows in bed. I even now, I sometimes sleep either curled up on my side hugging a pillow, or even just laying one across my tummy if I'm on my back. I think now it's just a source of security for me.
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08-17-2005, 09:19 PM
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Posts: 68
Hysterectomy: August 5th, 2005
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Swelly Belly & Pillow?
I invested in a small travel pillow and am glad I did.
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08-17-2005, 09:27 PM
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Posts: 1,131
Hysterectomy: March 2nd, 2005
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Swelly Belly & Pillow?
I had a TAH, and used regular bed pillows and a body pillow (from Wal Mart). Love that body pillow...it is great for supporting your belly and it will fit between your legs for support. Use my pillows and body pillow every single night!
Life is good!
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08-18-2005, 07:15 AM
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Posts: 326
Hysterectomy: August 3rd, 2005
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Swelly Belly & Pillow?
Hi, I went through the trouble of ordering one online (Tummy pillow). One side is satin and reads "Stop your belly achin"and the other side has check with hearts. Very cute. To be honest I would say I have used it only a few times. On the ride home and once when I thought my dog was going to jump on my lap. At night I hug it. I guess you could say it is my security blanket. All in all, I would say any small pillow would work well. I have a abdominal binder that I wore in the hospital and a few days here and there at home. It really supports your belly. I had my doc order one for me and they put in on me when I was in recovery. I don't remember recovery because they over medicated me and my bp was low. I was in recovery for 3 1/2 hours! Good luck and sending you a hug!
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08-18-2005, 07:38 AM
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Posts: 241
Hysterectomy: August 18th, 2005
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Swelly Belly & Pillow?
I have slept with a body pillow in my bed since my pregnancies. it will come in big time use after im home from the castle.
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08-20-2005, 07:00 PM
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Posts: 206
Hysterectomy: January 1st, 2005
Ovaries: Undecided
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Swelly Belly & Pillow?
Yes! You need all the comfort you can get.
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