Home from hosp.

hi all, my TAH/BSO was on 2/15. it went smoothly, minimal blood loss. my doc gave me a couple of photos of what they took out. my uterus was totally engulfed by multiple fibroids! little did we know. and the endometriosis wasn't as bad as we thought but one ovary was completely adhered with it and the other was wrapped in a fibroid. so the doc says life will be better for me now. i stayed two days in hosp., it was fine. I had a PCA pump with morphine and i hit that button everytime i thought of it, just so i never had to feel pain. day two the catheter came out, i peed, and it was no problem. also on day two the IV came out and they started me on oral pain meds. i did have to ask a few times. i got vicodin and ibuprofen together. also i got chewable simethicone for the gas. i wasn't able to pass any though, and on the second night they gave me a dulcolax suppository. next morning i went to the bathroom and finally had some success. well, the bathroom was really small and you know how everything echoes? when i came out my roommate said, "Congratulations!" ohmigawwww did every one hear? haha. so i felt better in that department.
overall i had a great stay in the hosp.
now i'm home and dh is doing a very nice job taking care of me but of course i want to do way too much. it's not easy letting someone get everything you need.
i'm trying to ask for things in groups, so it doesn't seem like every few minutes, turn up the heat, get me some tea, etc. it's very boring, but i have had lots of emails and calls and cards and flowers. that's cheery.
i'm sorry to see so many negative or bad experience postings here. for anyone who is scheduled to have a hyst, don't be frightened. my family was more afraid than i was! face your fears. what is the worst that can happen? you'll never bear children? haha
or you think you might die? well, you won't. people don't die of having a hyst. really, there is nothing to be afraid of, just be happy that there is something to be done about the pain and exhaustion you have had for so long, and focus on the great life you will have! i'm looking forward to mine!

I'm so glad to hear everything went well! Isn't it great now to look forward to living without the discomfort we had before surgery ? Best wishes and speedy recovery to you!