Do they cut the abdominal muscles?

Can someone tell me if they cut the abdominal muscles for a TAH?

I read at pelvicfloor.com that they pull them aside/apart.

I was wondering that myself, I think they might to something of that nature to get there. Don't they cut a little muscle during laproscopies also? I always thought that was why my stomach was so sore after laps and I couldn't use my stomach muscles for a few days and get up out of bed like normal.

They do not cut them. They are stretched and pulled apart.

That's another load off my mind, thanks!

I think it will be less painful that way.

My stomach is pretty slack so they should pull easy!

So that's why my upper abdominal muscles feel bruised! I was wondering about that. I even asked my GYN what caused that and she said she had never heard of such a thing and had no explaination. Now it all makes sense.
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OK, so since they do have to work with muscles is it unwise for me to be trying to strengthen my abs with situps until surgery.

I'am scheduled for may 10th,

I also read another post about being tired after getting the date. I haven't had severe pain like many of you, but just the idea of no more heavy periods or cramping thrills me. So why am I so tired and a bit depressed? By the way, does size of fibroids Make a difference in how much pain one has?

valiant, I was thinking the same thing about situps. I used to be very good about it but slacked off. In an big effort to lose weight, get healthy, etc before surgery I have been walking and doing situps.

Then I thought about them pulling them apart for the surgery. Why bother?

Being tired too, that's me. I wasn't before I knew I needed surgery but now I am tired. Go figure.

woodsie, Thanks for the reply, I was starting to feel un heard here. Not really to bad. Off the subject but hope it's ok to ask here. I have been looking for a motivation to quit smoking. I think I might have found one I can really do. After 5 kids the old boobs just don't look so great. I have always wanted an augmentation, but dh doesn't want me to. GO FIGURE. Any ways He really wants me to quit smoking and I was thinking of asking him if he would support me in my boob decision if I quit smoking. The way I see it, it's a win win for him and me. What ya think?

Valiant,

I think that's a good deal to make with your husband. I had my boobs done but they were huge and saggy. It's a rough recovery but worth it. I guess implants may be a little easier. I had a 6 week recovery. I have nice perkies now. Big swelly belly from fibroids but nice perky boobs.

I smoked for a long time. My husband (of 22 years) asked me to marry him but said I had to give up the cigarettes first. I like to kid him and say I sure do miss them cigarettes.

But seriously, I am so glad I quit. It took determination. It was a long time before the cravings went away but I am so very glad I did.

You can do it!! Go for it!! Say yes to boobs and no to cigarettes!!