Recovery Progress Reports for Hysterectomy dates Apr 16-Apr 22,2012

Well, I'm 5 weeks post op, and experiencing really bad pain at my tailbone. My short term disability insurance is trying to deny my claim stating that 6 weeks is too long to be out for a laproscopic hysterectomy. I also have Sjrogens Disease which is an auto immune disease similar to lupus which my Dr states can make my healing time a little slower. I am so fatigued and I don't have the energy to fight

I am entitling this post "My uterus and ovaries took my brain with them!" Is anyone else facing this issue? I forgot my address on Monday. It was bad . . . really really forgot it. My friend had to Google it. Today, I couldn't remember how to turn on my computer and once I had it on, I couldn't find a file that I had been working on. Anyway, I was so flustered and panicky I had to take a half of a Xanax. Please tell me this isn't just me and it is a product of surgery and/or the hormones being drastically reduced/removed from my body? Please tell me that I will regain some ability to think and have a short term memory. :-)

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Originally Posted by Kopiallie I am entitling this post "My uterus and ovaries took my brain with them!" Is anyone else facing this issue?

I had the same problem. My doctor told me that some people experience temporary memory loss and confusion after having anesthesia. For me, it lasted about 2 months but it was really frustrating. Good luck! I hope it gets better for you soon.

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Originally Posted by four10berry Hi I have been having real bad gas pains since this morning.I took some gas-x but did not help much.I have walked quire a bit today hoping it would move some but it hasn't much so hopefully it will soon. Hope you feel better soon.

Not sure if either of you have tried a rubber ring pillow? It makes the world of difference! There is something about the gentle movement while sitting on it (because it's inflated) that allows the gas to move more freely.

Have your doctor check you out I had the same symptoms and still do at time when I am not moving enough. If your legs are swelling in anyway make sure that is checked. I was told it was "normal" to have fluid build up in legs but I ended up with blood clots in my lungs so right now trying to recover from both.

My concern now is that my emotions are all over the place even though I kept my ovaries. I can't take any HRT ever because of the blood clot so I suffer. I go from rage to crying bouts every day I am 5 weeks post op today.

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Originally Posted by Blessedx9 Have your doctor check you out I had the same symptoms and still do at time when I am not moving enough. If your legs are swelling in anyway make sure that is checked. I was told it was "normal" to have fluid build up in legs but I ended up with blood clots in my lungs so right now trying to recover from both. My concern now is that my emotions are all over the place even though I kept my ovaries. I can't take any HRT ever because of the blood clot so I suffer. I go from rage to crying bouts every day I am 5 weeks post op today.

My heart goes out to you. Those kind of emotional swings can really take their toll. I too cannot take the HRT, I did find an alternative modality that so far I have to credit for a fairly smooth ride. It,s called NAET and although it's not specific to hormone therapy, my practioner has been able to work with how my body reacts to it's own hormones and, so far so good.

Hi I am 5 weeks post-op today!

Does anyone else have mild cramping through out the day still? I have a desk job so I don't lift or do anything too difficult during the day. I still get swelly belly at night along with the mild cramping. Anyone else having the same symptoms? Is this normal?

Had my 5 wk post op today. I cant even begin to express the frustration i feel to anyone that would understand. So..... Here it goes, Sisters!!!
Upon vaj exam he says " theres so much "stuff" in there i cant even see the top of the vaj. Im gonna have to clean out all that blood/brown discharge before i can see how you're healing".
Unpleasant and uncomfortable but did it. Says im still "closed" but only for the fact that he used a new kind of stitching w/"barbs" that kept it intact. Says im not even close to be healed up and intercourse is not even close, either.
He says he has never examined someone at 5 wks w/ this much blood still present. Well, of course!!!!!!!
Im pretty much on complete "rest" for the next 3 wks. No long car rides, no elliptical, no long walks, no intercourse, no lifting etc. Pretty much what my entire day... Every day, entails.
I feel like my life has been on hold since February and i cry just thinking about "rest for three weeks". I dont E. V. E. N. like resting!!!! I dont enjoy it one bit!!!
I am registered for a class half-way across the continent on june 18. I am making a career change and will return to start school locally july 20!!
I know that three weeks is just that but..... I feel so much frustration!!!!
So!!! For now, i continue to hang out with my 50 shades of grey trilogy

Blessedx9~

I just have the rage . . . and it is getting pretty bad. I really think I might start yelling and not stop until I drop.

Other than the rage, my biggest issue is that I get soooo shaky I can hardly stand. I am trying to eat smaller meals more often, but it doesn't help much. When I get overly stressed (which is all the time because I am a family law attorney) I get shaky and can't remember a thing. I have always had panic attacks but they seem to be worse without hormones. Anyone else having these symptoms?

Dear make-me-up,

OMG! I am so sorry. You poor thing. How would any one know that their surgeon decided to try a new procedure. Oh my........I am only 7 days post op and that makes me sick to think about. I have never heard of a barbed stitch. I am gonna research that one, he should have told you or suggested he wanted to try it. My Doc. went over so many different variables my head was spinning. But she explained I studied and questioned and at any rate ,she never mentioned that type of stitches. Deep Breathe sweet heart.
I know you want to get this behind you, but there has to be a logical reason your Doc chose this for you. At least there better be. This makes me wanna call my doctor to see exactly what she stitched me with.EXACTLY.
I understand the FRUSTRATION PART. You vent all you want,we are here to support each other. Take Care, Tam