Post-op, 1 week

On May 7 I had my hysterectomy as well as bladder reconstruction. I had a total pelvic floor prolapse, and I have been in so much pain but dealing with it, what I am having a hard time with is that i am just so tired. i just want to sleep and I have no appetite at all. Has anyone else experienced this, I'm thinking that doing 2 surgeries at once was a bit to much.

***Rachphil

Nothing will sap your energy faster than pain. Feeling tired after major surgery is normal; it is your body's way of telling you that it needs rest. What are you taking for your pain? I suspect that once you get that under control, you will gradually regain your energy.

Thank You, EnglishLavender, I have been taking Percocet for the pain as well as Motrin. I hope to some energy soon. Thanks again!!

all i did the first week was sleep and eat sometimes... by week 2 i could sit up for a couple hours and then go back to sleeping...

I had a TVH/bladder sling/ A&P repairs 9 weeks ago. I had moments I felt very energetic and then bam...had to take a nap. This went on at least 3 weeks and then improved....started taking longer walks week 2-3...maybe up to a mile. Anyway by 6 weeks I was much better. But everyone is different depending on type of surgery...if you are anemic etc. Just listen to your body and rest, rest, rest!

We had surgery the same day. Yours was worse than mine! I had a TVH, no bladder sling.

I'm exhausted, too, but being a bad patient, because....ugh! I feel obligated to be up and a physical help to my husband. He's so wonderful, but I'm feeling that inner tug.

I've still got pain, though, ibprophen usually helps enough. I COULD still be taking oxcycodone, but it constipated me so so so so bad that I can't do it anymore.

Here's to us feeling LOADS better by NEXT friday!!

Hugs to you!

Thanks, for the support. I think that, that is also my problem. i have already been up doing the laundry, and dishes and some leaning. I know that i shouldn't but my husband is already working two jobs and we have three kids and I am just trying to keep up the house so that it doesn't build up. i also had problems with the constipation but I have been eating prunes and found that Miralax has helped. Thanks, Happy healing!!

Hugs, to you
Rachphil