Scared of Incision not healing.

I'm a big girl with a big belly. I'm worried that my incision wont heal because I have belly hang. Some friends has told me to tell my dr to do a tummy tuck, but it already seems like the abdominal surgery to remove all of my parts that makes me woman would be more than enough.

Also, I sleep funny, I'm not happy unless I'm kind of on my side and my belly. Any suggestions on how I'm going to pull this one off.

Beginning to think I should have started preparing sooner than this. I do have a bad with a belly pillow in it and plenty of soft comfy pants and gowns.

Thanks in advance for any advice and suggestions

Just got released today from total abdominal hysterectomy yesterday afternoon. My doc gave me a binder. I like to sleep on my side and was a little uncomfortable. I will see how that works! Good luck to you!

Hi danac to HysterSisters!

I am sorry you have to have a hysterectomy, but glad you found this site.

I would think that your incision will heal just fine, no matter what your tummy size. It is not unusual for fluffy ladies to have abdominal surgery.

I am also a side sleeper - never could sleep anyway else. I did fine without a problem, but did use a pillow over my abdomen to protect against cat visits. You can ask your doctor if he or she would recommend a binder, or if just pillow support would do. I did not use a binder myself, but some women swear by them.

I have belly hang and I also sleep kinda on my side/ kinda on my stomach.
1) my incision is under my belly hang. Be careful and make sure it stays dry. I showered the first week then got a no shower order because it wasn't healing. Two weeks of no showers and using a blow dryer on low to help dry the oozing it healed nicely.
2) I slept on my side the first few days then gradually went from my side to my normal belly/side sleeping. You will know when, it will feel natural. Now I start on my belly and move to my belly/side position.

Best of luck to you.

Hi Danae, I am checking in. I was able to sleep on my left both sides last night, but the left was more comfortable than the right. I tried sleeping with the binder but did not like it. It was wonderful for the home though. I didn't need a pillow under my tummy. But, tonight I will ask my DH to sort of prop my back up to keep me more on my side.