Questions before surgery

I have some questions that came up after my consultation and I dont have another appointment until my pre-op on May 1st so I was wondering if the sisters might be able to answer for me....

1.The first is what kind of restrictions do you get after surgery? Physical, driving ect?

2.I take medications daily for high blood pressure and diabetes, do you know if I will have to stop any of them before surgery?

That't what I have so far...

As far as restrictions it seems to differ for everyone. Mine were nothing over 10 lbs, no cleaning, bending, sex etc... For at least 6 weeks. After that nothing over 20 lbs for 3 months. I've stuck by all restrictions and had a good recovery.

As for the meds, they'll give you instructions at pre-op. Be sure to follow them to the letter as well.

You'll do great, it's a positive life changing surgery and if you follow instructions you too should have a great recovery.

Thanks! As I have more I will post. Its always at night before i go to sleep that they pop in my head!

Restrictions seem to vary pretty widely by doctor and type of procedure, but, generally, you are not supposed to lift over x pounds (usually 10 or 15), drive until you are off narcotic pain meds and can stomp your foot, do any major housework like vacuuming or mopping, and place anything inside your vagina for several weeks. Your doctor will have a list of specific instructions.
I, also, am on medication for high blood pressure and my doc wants me to continue to take it until the day of surgery. Make sure you ask about it at your pre-op.
Good luck to you!

I will, good luck on your upcoming date! Are you freaking out yet?

I alternate between freaking out and just wanting the date to get here already. I am ready to be done with this. I think everyone feels a bit like that.
This site is a great resource and it helps to know that others have the same questions and concerns as I do. It helps lessen the anxiety to know that so many other women have gone through the same thing.

I was totally freaked out to the point that "I was dying on the table". In all honesty it was way easier than I expected and even recovery was easier than expected. It's almost surreal for me to believe that 10 weeks ago I was "going to die" yet now I feel better than I have in years.
Best advice I can give you for after is to stay positive and follow "the rules". A lot of complications from what I've seen are a result of over doing things. If you take it easy and actually enjoy the opportunity to do nothing for a change you should be ok.
Also, don't compare yourself to others as we are all different. Base your recovery on how you personally feel compared with the day/week before. I did a quick run down every morning of how I was feeling and even kept notes so I could compare.
You'll likely go through a nesting period getting ready, cooking cleaning etc... Get it out of your system before surgery because its off limits after. Let the dust bunnies fly! It's natural to feel freaked out, but it's a fantastic life changing surgery. For the first time in years I'm actually looking forward to summer and wearing white again.

Had another question, What happens if I start bleeding again before surgery? Also I have to take antibiotic vaginally for a week! Do you think I should just get that over with now or do it closer to surgery?
Ive also seen things on bowel prep? What is this and when/why do they make you do it?

I think they will still do the surgery and I have a bowel prep ,,you start it 24 hours before you drink it and an enema to yay can't wait I think it's so it will be cleaned out before the hyst and also it helps so you won't be constipated after hope this helps AMY R

They will do the surgery even if you have your period, no worries there.
As for the antibiotic you'll have to check with your doc on the timing.
Bowel preps, only some docs ask for it. If you need one they will give you full instructions. My advice is start earlier in the day than they tell you otherwise it could be a late night. DO NOT under any circumstances initiate your own bowel prep if you've not been told to do one as this could cause serious problems in surgery.
I hope this helps.