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what to expect at first post-op tah appointment
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10-16-2012, 03:12 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 781
Hysterectomy: July 9th, 2012
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: what to expect at first post-op tah appointment
I know that somewhere in the checkpoints or articles there was a long list of suggested questions I printed out and brought with me to my appointments but I can't find the link! I urge you to look through these sections anyway bc it was a huge help to me in knowing what to expect and understanding each stage of recovery.
My first post op appointment was at one week. I had a pelvic exam (which wasn't bad at all) and the doc checked my incision. We discussed HRT which we put off for another few weeks bc I wasn't having any symptoms. We talked about how I was managing pain, bm's & activity.
Pretty quick and easy -- hope all goes well!
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10-16-2012, 03:13 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 781
Hysterectomy: July 9th, 2012
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: what to expect at first post-op tah appointment
OH... I forgot to mention the car ride! That was the worst part... definitely think about a belly band &/or a pillow to hold on your incision and to sit on while waiting at the docs office...
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10-16-2012, 04:19 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 37
Hysterectomy: September 26th, 2012
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: what to expect at first post-op tah appointment
A belly binder is a life saver!!! When I walk anywhere I'm suppose to wear it. It makes everything much more comfortable!!! When riding in a car, put a pillow between you and the seatbelt.
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10-16-2012, 04:46 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 48
Hysterectomy: August 28th, 2012
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: what to expect at first post-op tah appointment
First check was one week post op - the outer dressing was removed and steri strips remained in place. (Had internal stitches, dressing left in place for one week to accelerate incision line healing and reduce scarring). Fortunate to have a female GYN surgeon!!!
No internal exam at 6 weeks either - had a SAH (supracervical abdominal hysterectomy) so no vaginal cuff to check. Cleared for everything at 6 weeks and happy to report that everything works like it did before surgery. Orgasms better than before - glad cervix remains. Lady doc said when possible, leave cervix b/c helps with orgasms and she was right!
Today is 7 weeks and I feel great!!
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10-16-2012, 05:39 PM
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Posts: 37
Hysterectomy: September 26th, 2012
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: what to expect at first post-op tah appointment
My lady doc said she wanted to take cervix as to avoid fibroid growth there as well. Hope the sex still feels good! I have 3-4 weeks to find that out. Fingers crossed!!
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10-16-2012, 07:43 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 781
Hysterectomy: July 9th, 2012
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: what to expect at first post-op tah appointment
No cervix here either and I haven't done the deed yet but the big O works just fine!lol Have heard a number of women say the same thing
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