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Looks like my cuff isn't healed at six weeks post hysterectomy
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12-09-2014, 07:32 PM
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Looks like my cuff isn't healed at six weeks post hysterectomy
Hi Ladies!
Today I thought I had a UTI. Had foul smelling urine, burning, urgency, bladder spasms. I have my six week post-op appointment
on Thursday with my surgeon and I didn't know if I should wait until then so I called. The phone nurse said I should come in and could only see an NP today and will still have to keep my appt on Th with my doctor which is fine. I had never me this NP and I really like her. Anyway, she said my urine looked good, but she'll culture it anyway. She checked my vaginal cuff which was scary as all get out as it's the first time I've been checked since my surgery. Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be and she doesn't think I have an infection. She said my cuff is not healed yet. She said there is a bit of it that's "not sealed." So hubby is disappointed that that still means no sex. I am relieved to be honest! I told the NP I feel I need more time off work and asked if she thinks my surgeon will vouch for me and she said yes just tell him how you feel and what you want. Sounds good! We'll see what he says on Thursday. She told me I am doing too much and driving too much - I drive my kids to and from school and since I have been feeling better have been running errands. She said all this getting in and out of the car is working my pelvic floor too much. She suggested I do the minimum as far as driving - take the kids, but skip the errands and rest more. I was thinking that since I am at six weeks and might have to go back to work soon I should step up my game. I don't see how you can go from resting all the time to working full time without some transition in between you know?! I am also worried about this weekend. We are spending it in the mountains at a big ski/snowboard competition. My daughter is training for competition so we want to check it out, plus it's fun! I don't plan on skiing but I will need to walk, ride the lift to the half-pipe and stand there and be a spectator! I hope that isn't too much. I think I will call the resort and see if they have any accomadations for people who aren't technically handicapped, but need help. Maybe I can get a snow mobile ride up and down like the athletes!! If I need to go to the condo and rest I will. This recovery business is taking so long! It's not for the wimpy!!
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12-09-2014, 07:44 PM
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Re: Looks like my cuff isn't healed at six weeks
I just went for a 3 week check up so not sure my cuff is doing yet but I am with you on the work thing. I am ready to go back as I'm very bored at home but have been thinking about part time for a little bit because I'm afraid of exhaustion since I haven't been doing anything... Good Luck and I hope the resort works out for u
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12-09-2014, 07:49 PM
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Re: Looks like my cuff isn't healed at six weeks
Just when you think your in the clear a set back. I am going for my 6 week checkup tomorrow and i feel i am not healed at the cuff as well. We are going away this weekend as well and i was thinking it would be nice for hubby and i but i had some spotting yeaterday and today. I had been doing more the last week and since last friday and i wondered if i was doing too much even though i feel good. But it makes sence with the spotting. Ive been lifting groceries, water packs and juts etc. Too much too soon
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12-10-2014, 06:31 AM
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Re: Looks like my cuff isn't healed at six weeks post hysterectomy
Chelmsford,
It's confusing because all the literature and people make you feel like six weeks is when you are ready to get back to your normal life. I figured at five I was practically there! I don't understand the whole rest, rest, rest for six weeks AND then go back to work!
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12-10-2014, 07:32 AM
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Re: Looks like my cuff isn't healed at six weeks post hysterectomy
I feel the same. My cuff clearly isn't healed- there's far to much coming out of me! I have a my 3wk check tomorrow. I think the nothing for 6 weeks thing is so that we don't pull or tear anything and that by 6 weeks if we've done as we were to,d it should all be healed. I know it's a one chance journey- but life doesn't totally stop and like you all- there are things that I've done which I should not have! I feel the same re sex- the longer the better.... I'm still sleeping in our spare room!
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02-17-2015, 01:07 PM
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Re: Looks like my cuff isn't healed at six weeks post hysterectomy
Can some one please tell me what is the cuff???
thanks
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02-17-2015, 01:33 PM
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Re: Looks like my cuff isn't healed at six weeks post hysterectomy
Um... I'm a fedex driver and I was back at work at like 3 weeks. Sounds funny that she would tell you to limit your driving at 6 weeks. Wow.
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02-17-2015, 03:58 PM
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Re: Looks like my cuff isn't healed at six weeks post hysterectomy
Please do as the doc instructs. I'm five months post op. Had cryo and nitro treatment for my voracious cuff today. This is my third cryo and third nitro. I'm
a slow healer...stay healthy.
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02-17-2015, 09:12 PM
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Re: Looks like my cuff isn't healed at six weeks post hysterectomy
The cuff is what you are left with when they remove your uterus and cervix Luckystar311, and it's very important to listen to your doctor as you don't want a set back (aka a torn cuff), I never had that happen but I have read some nasty stories about torn cuffs and the women had to go back into the hospital because they got infections and some women were required to have emergency surgery to fix torn cuffs, this is why we are told 6-8wks of doing nothing and NO SEX until your cleared by your doctor
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02-18-2015, 01:20 PM
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Re: Looks like my cuff isn't healed at six weeks post hysterectomy
The cervix is the neck of the uterus and this is what separates your vag from your insides. When uterus is taken including the cervix portion they have to close off the end of your V from the rest of your body. This area that is sewn is called the cuff. Like the cuff of a sock getting sewn together. It's very important that this heals. It can tear if we do too much too soon.
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