One week post hysterectomy: Turning a corner in recovery

Hi everyone, today at this time last week I was having my TAH surgery. It's hard to believe a whole week has passed, I guess that's because the first three days I was in lah lah narcotic-induced fuzz. But what progress

Yesterday afternoon I went out....yes out into the big wide world of "normal" people to a 50th birthday afternoon tea. (In NZ an afternoon tea is quite an event which eliminates any need for a dinner afterwards, so much yummy food) I was able to chat with a number of women who have also been through this, and I had no idea even though I have known them for a while. It was so reassuring. I had a lovely time. I had the best nights sleep last night, no more laxatives for me and no more tramadol, so this morning I feel good. I can sense my body healing and I can see a future when I will be back to normal. Hey, my belly stills hurts like hell, and is swollen, my cough is still lurking, and my voo-voo is still sore from the prolapse surgery, but I feel like I have turned a corner. I wanted to share this feeling to those who are not quite there yet, your day is very soon, hang in there

LOVED reading your post Glad to hear you're feeling pretty good, you have a positive attitude. AND it still gets better from here

Oh, just noticed you had your TAH on my son's birthday

Awesome!! It's so wonderful hearing this, especially from a fellow TAH sister 😃

Yep the belly does hurt for a while after but glad you are starting to feel more like yourself.
And its funny hey finding people who have had it done that you see on a regular basis and you had no idea.
Well hope you just feel more and more like normal

Angele----you had your hyster the same day as me

Glad to hear that you're doing so well!