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10-11-2019, 10:06 AM
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Posts: 14,518
Hysterectomy: July 20th, 2011
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Best Wishes to our October 12 Princesses
I am sending you and best wishes for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery as you head off to the hospital.
I will be joining you in the Post-Op Forum in the weekly Recovery Progress Thread for members having surgery between October 7-13, 2019. I will be there to offer support and encouragement on your recovery journey. Look for it at the top of the Post-Op Forum after your surgery.
A few things I found very useful for my initial recovery:- Stool softener
- Gas X
- Peppermint tea
- Ginger Ale (flat)
- Moist wipes rather than toilet tissue
- Heating pad
- Small pillow (to hold against tummy when coughing or sneezing, also protects against “pounces” from small animals!)
- Body pillow (helps with side-sleeping)
- Grabber tool for dropped items
- Chapstick
- Notepad and pen (for keeping track of medications)
Here are a couple of links you may find helpful:
Mr. Hystersisters Information for our loved ones so they can give us the best support. Abbreviations A guide to the abbreviations used on the site.
What to Take to the Hospital A handy list of what to take (& not take!) to the hospital.
If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to complete your Member Survey. Knowing what type of hysterectomy you've had and whether you kept your ovaries helps us offer you the best support!
Deep breaths, you can do this! The nerves can be really overwhelming. Try to keep busy, clean the house, cook and freeze meals, and get outside and enjoy your family. Take quiet time for yourself, enjoy a bath and stock up on movies and books for your recovery.
Remember rule #1 is to "Pamper the Princess"!
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