Recovery Progress Reports for Hysterectomy dates Jul 23-Jul 29,2012

I'm home now and not feeling to bad. Most of my pain is in my back ( I have 2 herniated disks and all that laying around sure did aggravate them!) My surgery went well but ended up loosing both ovaries. No hot flashes yet. Doc glued my incision and it really looks great, bruised but it should heal nicely.Time to take another pill and go nappy. Lots of love and many hugs to all of you!!

Hello, I had a total on Tuesday July 24, feeling better good. The third day was awful, gas pains, and etc. finally started passing gas and able to have a bowel movement, which was WONDERFUL...never thought I would be so happy to do that. My legs and ankles are very swollen, I keep drinking a lot of water and juice and peeing a lot, but still a lot of swelling.
I had a large tumor on my right ovary(as large as my head, and weight about 5.5 lbs) that was the main reason for my surgery, and i will turn 50 Aug 5, so just told him take "whatever" i didnt want to have to go back in later on. Lol
So far all the tests have come back clean, but pretty large cut about 3 inches above belly button, and all the way down, so I sure my recovery will be awhile. Good luck to all recoveries and future "sisters"

Good to hear you are feeling somewhat better. Sorry you have to deal with the large incision, but think about not having that additional 5.5lbs....lol. Best wishes on a speedy & full recovery

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Originally Posted by kjbj1465 Hello, I had a total on Tuesday July 24, feeling better good. The third day was awful, gas pains, and etc. finally started passing gas and able to have a bowel movement, which was WONDERFUL...never thought I would be so happy to do that. My legs and ankles are very swollen, I keep drinking a lot of water and juice and peeing a lot, but still a lot of swelling. I had a large tumor on my right ovary(as large as my head, and weight about 5.5 lbs) that was the main reason for my surgery, and i will turn 50 Aug 5, so just told him take "whatever" i didnt want to have to go back in later on. Lol So far all the tests have come back clean, but pretty large cut about 3 inches above belly button, and all the way down, so I sure my recovery will be awhile. Good luck to all recoveries and future "sisters"

Glad your tests are coming back clean. Sorry you are dealing with such a large incision. Keep drinking the water, GAs X and small amounts of walking helped move the gas for me. Take it easy, and rest. HUGS ~cls8hope

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Originally Posted by tlpoch Surgery on Tuesday 7/24 via the Di Vinchi method. I am feeling pretty good. I am resting quite a bit and walking around to get the gas out. I wonder how long the gas will cause discomfort? I wanted to check in to see how others may feel at the same stage of recovery.

My surgery (Da vinci) was the 23rd and I am feeling pretty good, tired off on and on but really good--except the gas. Ugh, doing the gas x which helps...do not eat gassy foods like i did (ouch) I am sticking with bland easy digestible food for now. I am wearing a path in my floors walking out some of the gas which helps. Good Luck to you!

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Originally Posted by TipH Had laparoscopic hysterectomy and bladder sling 7/24/12. Home by 10:00 a.m. 7/25/12. Doing well. Gas and soreness in my legs seems to be the worst of it. Just wandering if wanting to sleep a lot is normal?

WELCOME!!! Wanting to sleep a lot the first few days is absolutely normal!! You will find that you require more sleep than normal for several weeks post op as your body is working hard to heal. I hope your gas and leg pains settles down very soon!!

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Originally Posted by luvmyhusky hi, everyone I had my vaginal hysterectomy on the 26th and was released from hospital the next day. Still have pain and cramping but have been taking my pain meds and resting. I am getting sharp shooting pains up in my vagina they don't last long but they are enough to make my eyes water. is this normal?

WELCOME!!!! A lot of sisters have that type of pain, I am so sorry it is bringing tears to your eyes though. Are you taking your pain meds at regular intervals or just when you feel you really need them?? It is best in the first few days to take them at regular intervals to stay ahead of the pain. Also are you experiencing any fever, strong foul odor or discharge?? If you are experiencing any of those things with the pain, you may have an infection and then you would need to contact your dr asap. Sending some extra healing hugs your way!!

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Originally Posted by Faire Lady Hi everyone! I had my surgery on Thursday, and will finally get out of the hospital later today. Once I'm settled in at home and snuggled into my cozy corner of the couch, I'll make sure to share my story with all of you!! Hope you are all doing well!

WELCOME!!!! Hope you are at home and resting well!! post when you feel up to it.

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Originally Posted by SookieS Wishing all my girls a great Sunday. Although I'm feeling pretty sad that the rest of the world is outside and my family is packing up to go swimming, I will try to appreciate the time I have to rest and relax and read and let my body heal. Now if this nausea would go away that would be nice......

It does stink to be the one left behind, but I hope that you got to relax. I also hope your nausea has settled down.

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Originally Posted by d-lited Well, I had my surgery on Thursday and am finally here to say 'hello' to everyone!!!

WELCOME!!!! Wonderful to hear that your surgery went so well and that you got to go home so soon. Even though you are feeling so well, you may still experience some down days. Please still be careful doing things, you have a lot of healing left to do.