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Pulling, pressure lower belly 5 weeks post hysterectomy
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08-03-2016, 06:43 PM
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Posts: 13
Hysterectomy: June 29th, 2016
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Pulling, pressure lower belly 5 weeks post hysterectomy
I am five weeks post op from TVH. I have an annoying pulling/bloated/pressure/tugging feeling in my lower belly just above the pubic area. It doesn't hurt, it's just aggravating and I don't know what it is or if it's normal. I notice it more when sitting than standing, but some days are much better than others. Anyone felt this before and does it go away?!
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08-03-2016, 11:17 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 2,925
Hysterectomy: January 4th, 2016
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Pulling, pressure lower belly
Hello, do you think you over did it? Some strange little twinges, stabbing, pins & needles, tiny pulls occur. Nerve sensations. Things are still healing. They can be felt on the swelly belly, around incisions & internally. Pulls can be a sign that youve over done
it too.. It's also important to keep the GI system going bc any pressure from that just compounds.
If you feel discomfort increase & cant identify it to an increased activity, then contact your Dr.
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08-04-2016, 05:23 AM
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Posts: 75
Hysterectomy: July 6th, 2016
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Pulling, pressure lower belly 5 weeks post hysterectomy
Hey there, I'm 4 weeks post hyst and I have the exact same feeling! I've been advised that it could be due to the cuff that's created when the cervix is removed. A healing process that's aggravated more my moving around etc but it's not a nice feeling at all, it's making me feel quite sickly. I'm keeping an eye on it and if no better will see my GP to check for infection etc so many ladies have told me that it's all part of the healing and that I will have good and bad days and they are so right! Today is a bad day!! The pressure is quite intense but I have done quite a bit of walking the past few days - maybe too much! Keep an eye of your symptoms try to rest and if not better see your Dr
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08-04-2016, 05:32 AM
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Posts: 18,968
Hysterectomy: May 16th, 2016
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Pulling, pressure lower belly 5 weeks post hysterectomy
I'm also wondering if you've recently stepped up your activity. That's common enough when you turn the corner and feel more energetic - you do more, and your body complains. Pressure / swelly belly is often the outward sign, and it is indeed more aggravating than painful. Like any injury, fluids will gather as part of the healing process. Think of a sprained ankle - it swells, we rest, and when we start to put more weight on it (increased activity), it might swell again and we have to rest more. Best thing to do is intersperse your activities with 30-45 minutes of rest in a reclining position.
Check the article out on Tummy Care - Swelly Belly.
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