Home Sweet Home!

Hello Ladies!
I have made it through a TAH (11/20), sooooo sore! Very sick from pain meds, had the all of the first night and a cold. Coughing and throwing up not recommended! This site had been a life saver for me. I will honestly say it hurts as much as I thought but knowing every day will get better makes it soooo much easier to get through. I will BEG all of you not to go without your tummy pillow! Such a help you wont believe it. I have staples (17!!) and everytime I cough (which is to often) it really helps. I have tried it with out and OUCH! Thanks for everyones support and love. You all have made a bad situation so much better for me. to everyone, and to Hysteresa for all the hand holding! So glad to finally be a
going to nap now!

Welcome home, but sorry you are hurting so much. I ended up taking motrin for the pain instead of the tylenol 3 when I got home because they were making me sick. I think the codiene is not a good choice for me. I sympathize with any body who has a cough after a hyst and as far as sneezing goes........DON'T! Rub it out of your nose before it turns into a full fledged sneeze. I did one around the 3rd day and I think my imprints are still on the ceiling. I wasn't prepared and didn't have my pillow handy so it really hurt. But it all gets better with each day and I hope you have a speedy recovery.

Welcome home, Lori!!

So glad you're safely back home and recouperating. Hugs to you for going through a cold at the same time! Give yourself some extra TLC - you deserve it!

Remember to drink an extra lot and rest an extra lot, too (is that proper English? You know what I mean anyway!).

I agree - tummy pillows are the best!! (Guess what? I still hug mine at night - I don't have to, since I'm almost eight months post-op, but I love my tummy pillow! DH has gotten used to it, LOL!) And you're absolutely right - it does get better day by day. It's *wonderful* being a Princess, even during recovery! I thank God every day that I'm not bleeding anymore!

Hope you have a wonderful, restful, complete recovery!

~Sue

I HAD MY TAH/BSO/APPENDECTOMY THE DAY BEFORE YOURS AND HAD 16STAPLES AND 12INCH INCISION. SO I DEFENITALY UNDERSTAND. I GOT A TICKLE IN MY THROAT AT THE HOSPITAL WHILE TRYING TO WALK AND STARTED TO COUGH AND DID NOT HAVE MY PILLOW AND ALMOST PASSED SMOOTH OUT. ALL THE STUDENT NURSED GATHERED AROUND ME THINKING I WAS FAINTING, BUT ON TOP OF IT HAD A HOT FLASH. I SURE WISH I HAD MY PILLOW THEN. IT IS THE MOST PAINFUL THING. GOOD LUCK AND HOPE YOU HEAL WELL.

Thank you all! I am so lucky to have such a support group! Love and