TAH: Upcoming hysterectomy: midline due to size of uterus and frozen pelvis

Hello all,
First post hope to get reassurance from you lovely girls. Scheduled TAH on 14 th March. Told today I need midline due to size of uterus and frozen pelvis. I'm a "fluffy" and feel particularly fluffed up at the moment. Think I'll ask my surgeon to "take me in a bit" when he does procedure. Any words of comfort will be greatly appreciated. xxx

Hi Clarabell* to HysterSisters!

I know having hysterectomy is such an overwhelming experience. It can really make your head spin. You are not alone. All of your emotions, feelings, nerves and anxiety are very normal.

Here are two articles that you may find helpful:
Special Considerations for Overweight Hysterectomy Patients
Tummy Tuck during Hysterectomy?

Just know that you are not alone in any of this - not on this site! We are here to help and support you. Post what ever questions you have, and we will try to answer them for you. You can also get on and just post your emotions and fears. It really does help.

Hello and welcome!

I have read about other posts where they are having a midline surgery and hopefully they can comment on what to expect.

I know waiting is very hard. My surgery is coming up on February 26.

We are all here to support each other. You are not alone in this journey.

You are strong & courageous and we will help you get through this. You got this!! 💪

I had a TAH with a vertical incision myself for other reasons (endometrial cancer). I woke up with a 7" incision closed with 38 staples. Frankenbelly! But my recovery was really easy - minimal pain, no complications. I had a pleasant 3-day hospital stay and after that had no problems taking care of myself at home.

I went back to work at a part-time desk job at four weeks. By eight weeks, my body felt back to normal except for some minor abdominal swelling in the evenings. That lasted another month.