3 days post hysterectomy and doing a happy dance; BM finally!

Had my surgery thursday afternoon, so technically this is day 3. Sorry if this is TMI, but I was just about to send my husband to the store for a laxative of some kind, because my stomach is just continually blowing up because I cant have a BM. I have been taking a stool softener, and gas x, but nothing was helping.....until now!!! Went for the first time and as much as it hurt and I struggled with the pain to go, i feel so much better now!!! I am hoping that from here on out i will go regularly!!! I have been walking quite a bit, and forcing myself to sit still, but have not been tired. Night time is awful, because i am a stomach sleeper, so sleeping on my back is horrible. My bed is very high so getting up on my own is not fun. The worst part of the whole thing has been the GIANT BELLY. Just before i had the surgery i had lost almost 15 pounds and my stomach was getting to be slimmer...NOW I feel like a big fat pig!!! I hope it goes away. BLAHHHHH

It will go away,but may take longer than you want it to take. Be kind to yourself.

Chris

I had surgery three days ago and understand how you feel. Also had rectocele repair while having total hys terectomy. Stitches everywhere. My vagina is so swollen that has pushed outward and I am so uncomfortable. Just trying to relax until my body starts healing,and poor husband is having to put up with me.

Its so hard for me to sit around..its just NOT my personality!!! I am trying to REST!! But not sure how you do that!!! I am a hyper person and used to doing. Already driving me crazy. Sorry you are so uncomfortable. Ever since I POOPED this morning, i have been much better!! Sorry for TMI!!!! But never thought going to the bathroom would be the highlight of my day!!! Good luck and GOD BLESS!!!

Get some books from the library,reread old books, crossword puzzles.Check out every recipe from the Food Network :g:

Chris

Had my surgery Thursday morning. Had my first BM today boy was I relived. But I'm still having pain when I pee from the catheter.

Webbsue use a step stool to get in and out of bed, it was a lifesaver for me! Nothing like that first post op poop! You are well on your way! Best wishes to everyone for a great speedy recovery!

thanks for the step stool idea!!! Thats the hardest for me.