post-op numness and tummy pain

I wanted to say hi to everyone. I had my tah/bso and appendectomy done 2 weeks ago today. I was so well informed for this surgery because of this sight and i wanted to thank everyone who helped answer all of my questions. I had a question to all who have had the tah, did anyone get their appendix taken out when they had the hysterectomy? i also wanted to know if anyone had pulled their stitches(inside)? I was laying on the couch with my hubby about a week after surgery and we were watching this movie and stupid me kept watching the show even though i knew it would make me laugh and i did! I could not stop laughing even though i could actually feel it tearing the stitches inside. I have been so tender since then and it has been about a week. I just wondered if anyone else had done this and how long until it feels better? I am so glad it is over but boy i wish i would just hurry up and heal already! thanks everyone.

Hi Heather,
I had my tah/bso with appendectomy on 4/22 so I am a few days ahead of you. I don't know if I have pulled my internal stitches or not but I have alot of burning on my right side. I went yesterday for my two week check and she I was doing just fine. My scar is very hard and tender too. I know what you mean about laughing, my sister and I watched funny videos on tv in the hospital and I thought afterwards how smart was that? I'm driving now but I take my trusty pillow along. I feel like I should be doing better by now, but when I come to this site I do realize like all the 's say we did have major surgery after all!!! I hope you feel better every day, you are all in my prayers every day!
Love,
Roni

tah/bso on 4/22 heavy bleeding and fibroids

Hi there,
Post op tenderness, numbness and feelings of tearing stitches are all common, and scary. I am out 9 months and still feel some numbness. The stomack tenderness lasted 4 to 6 weeks with feeling better daily. we are tough and you won't tear the stitches. I thought I did and had it check and was okay. never hesitate to call and ask. hang tough and you will get better fast and it is greattttttttttttttttttttt!!!!

Heather,
I had surgery on the same day as you. I don't believe I have pulled any stitches (I hope not), but I have some very strong pulling sensations on the very left side of my incision area. When I need to have a BM, that area sends little "Bee Stings" constantly. Even (right now) sitting at the keyboard, that area is painful. Maybe the Dr. just pulled those stitches a bit tighter or something.

I am moving slow but each day gets better. Today was my first day I was allowed to drive. Went for a haircut. Of course, I had my trusty tummy pillow between me and the seatbelt. It was a nice change of pace to be able to go somewhere on my own.

Hope all our other April 25 sisters are doing well.

I also had my appendix removed, although I am really not sure of the why on that.

3 months out and I still have the tender belly, it is sensitive to the touch or rubbed against a hard surface, like a counter.

Have been in a store, pushing a buggy and forget all about my belly and lean into the buggy...Whoa baby.

I am learning that it will just take time, and I do believe it will take more time than most of us think. If you are like me you reach a point where things are returning to a new normal, and may forget momentarily about what happened until I am gently reminded, with a pain or twinge. Then I have to slow down and regroup.

Following surgery, I would tell people..don't make me laugh, for I didn't want to laugh and jiggle my belly. I was a better patient then. Its harder now, because I am up and about.