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Worried about sneezing post op hysterectomy
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09-04-2014, 02:44 PM
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Posts: 81
Hysterectomy: August 25th, 2014
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Worried about sneezing post op
Coughing and sneezing is no fun the first week, but it's not horrible. Everyone mentioned the tummy pillow - that is a lifesaver (I've used it when I was laughing too). I actually used a small stuffed fish that I got when I was a kid - it was a large 'beanie baby' style plush and it was the perfect size I could even carry it around in my purse. I don't need it now, coughing was easier again Tues/Wed of this week. I was worried about popping a stich or opening my incision so tried to control the coughing with throat clearing, and as for sneezing, I tried to blow my nose (without using my abs) to keep from sneezing.
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09-04-2014, 03:04 PM
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Posts: 45
Hysterectomy: September 17th, 2014
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Worried about sneezing post op
I hadn't even thought about sneezing. I have year-round allergies. Glad I was browsing the site so I now know to have something close by to put on my stomach when it happens.
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09-04-2014, 04:04 PM
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Posts: 213
Hysterectomy: August 6th, 2014
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Worried about sneezing post op
I think the pillow should be something doctors mention for every woman recovering from a hysterectomy. Just my opinion! But what you said about the incision made me laugh...
I totally thought I was going to open my big ol' incision by sneezing. I had an image of it opening like a zipper the first time I sneezed, talk about an active imagination!!
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09-04-2014, 06:46 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 314
Hysterectomy: September 4th, 2014
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Worried about sneezing post op hysterectomy
Too funny...I asked my doc this very question today before surgery....she said same thing about the pillow.
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09-04-2014, 06:51 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 81
Hysterectomy: August 29th, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Worried about sneezing post op hysterectomy
Definitely agree on the pillow!! The first couple of times I coughed were very uncomfortable, but the pillow helps a lot. I hug one when I go to sleep at night in case I have to cough in the night.
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09-04-2014, 09:05 PM
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Posts: 27
Hysterectomy: July 28th, 2014
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Worried about sneezing post op hysterectomy
I had a vaginal hysterectomy and have allergies. Mine have been pretty well controlled with meds but I still sneeze sometimes. In the first couple wks post-op it was a little more uncomfortable but not too bad. Laughing and coughing was worse and it is still somewhat uncomfortable and I'm 5 wks post-op. Try to ease into the sneeze or cough as much as you can so its not as harsh.
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09-05-2014, 04:27 PM
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Posts: 61
Hysterectomy: September 8th, 2014
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Worried about sneezing post op hysterectomy
Thanks ladies!!!! I have my lil pillow ready and waiting!!!
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