New Sis

Good Afternoon Sisters! My TAH was May 22nd. Procedure was done before I knew it......woke up in quite a bit of pain, had one bad night when I thought I'd pass out the pain was so unbearable! I was not released until Friday 5/25. Like many of you, it took me a week for first BM, oh the pain!!!!! Still hurts, it's not constipation...feels more like the gas pain moving around. At time paralyzing! Oooooooof! Staples were removed Wednesday 5/30, doc said incision looks good. Been off pain medication since 5/28. My recovery seems to be going well....having the painful BMs, night sweats (have both ovaries), abdominal pain and tightness, trouble sleeping and cold spells. Overall, I could not have been blessed with an easier recovery! (tee hee, who'd want that drama?) I feel better already than I've felt in 5 years! Frequent trips to ER, non stop menstrual cycles and pain all of the time; GONE! No one but you all would understand what I am saying. For each of you having a difficult time, I send you comfort and welll wishes....things will get better! Just when we think we've taken all that we can, a power within reveals we have before and we will again! Be blessed and be well!

Welcome! I'm so glad you are recovering nicely!

Welcome!

Glad that your recocery is going good. Are you taking a stool softener? It might help ease some of the pain when you have to go. I take Miralax when I have pain, which isn't often. Also, try drinking something warm first thing in the morning....coffee, tea, warm water. Mix your Miralax in with that. Also, make sure you are keeping well hydrated. Drink that water, it keeps things lubricated.

Sending healing & happy thoughts to you for a speedy & easy recovery!