TVH- Question's

Hi Ladie's, I am going to be having a tvh soon,and would like some thought's on how you feel afterward,recovery and such.I will be having an epidural with sedation.Any advice or suggestion's would be so much appreciated!!!

I had the TVH. I didnt think it was bad at all. I didnt have much pain at all. Some cramps and have had some light pink discharge afterwards. I didnt have to take any pain meds after I came home. I had morphine in the hosp. that made me itch and did not help the cramps. They did get me something else for the cramps that worked wonderfully. (I think it was a muscle relaxer or something like that). I was put under anesthesia with mine. Other then that, I would say from my experience its hard to know you shouldnt be doing much cause there isnt much pain. I do get a little tired quicker and have had some bouts with not being able to sleep.
The worst part of everything was the constipation after I got home.

You're so smart getting info ahead of time! I wish I had. Here are a couple of things I learned after the fact: What a vaginal cuff is. That swelly belly does exist. That naps are necessary. Those electric carts at the stores are a lot of fun. It's really important that you set yourself up to get as much rest as possible after your surgery. Since we can't see the scar it can seem like it's not such a big operation, it is. No matter how bored you get you must rest and take care of yourself.

I just got home yesterday, I had a TVh with a bladder sling. To tell you the truth the recovery isnt that bad at all.light bleeding, a lil cramping tender tummy but I will tell you the hardest part.....THE WAITING! I sweated this surgery for weeks, and I couldnt be more happier with the outcome. Good luck and if you have anymore questions I will be glad to help. Peroid free..Finally!!

I just had my TVH yesterday and came home today. I was put to sleep for it thou. I had morphene in recovery and toradol one time after that. I havent needed anything since about 10 hours after sugery.
I have major gas cramps and my tummy is sore when I move, and Im really tired. All in all it isnt that bad...no where near as bad as I thought it was going to be.

I'll be having a TVH on June 27th, so I'll join the group in letting you know how it goes after I get home.
This site has been very helpful (and sometimes scary) in hearing the various great stories and cautionary tales that these brave women share.

Hi Ladie's,Thank you so much for your replie's.I know the surgery will go ok,but I am getting a little nervous! This site is wonderful,and the info and tip's...as well as the support(cause we all sure do need it).Being able to talk to other's who understand mean's alot.Take care

Hi Spiritmaiden - I am having a TVH the same day as you are. I'll be thinking positive thoughts and saying a little prayer for both of us!