Recovery Progress Reports for Hysterectomy dates Feb 24-Mar 01,2020

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Originally Posted by MissyroseK I took my 2-year-old daughter to dance class this morning (6dpo) and it feels like I ran a marathon. It definitely wasn't comfortable sitting on the wooden benches for an hour, but I took an extra Advil when I got home and the pain subsided. Has anyone else had like zero spotting or discharge? I expected more. How is everyone's lazy Sunday going?

I'm only 2 days post op and I haven't seen spotting or discharge either, I was expecting to.

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Originally Posted by S3177345 My gas pain have been bad today... like so bad I threw up from the pain. Is that normal? My incision lerched in while I vomited but not awful pain with it.

That sounds awful - I'm so sorry. Have you taken any gas x for it? I only needed that the first day or so but it helped greatly as did standing.

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Originally Posted by Trish63 I'm only 2 days post op and I haven't seen spotting or discharge either, I was expecting to.

I had minor spotting (very subtle light pink) the first few days but none since. My surgery was Tuesday.

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Originally Posted by Nautiaquarius I've had very little spotting or discharge, everything was pretty much right after surgery. Right now I'm wearing just panties no liner. I did expect more too. I'm 4 days out and still in some pain. I'm just resting and sleeping lol. Congrats on your trip out of the house. I rode to the store yesterday and it was awful. My insides feel like they just bounce around.

Today is day 3 for me. No spotting today. But boy, my intestines have woken up! Constant grumbling and gas pain. Finally had a BM. But my intestines are not happy.

I'm day 4 post op. I do feel alot better today, but I'm still in a fair amount of pain. I've weened myself to one pain pill every 6 hours and I take ibuprofen in between. By the time 6 hours is up I'm counting the minutes to my next pain pill cause I'll be hurting so bad.

I had a BM yesterday. It was horrible and glorious at the same time lol. It was painful not trying to push. But it felt so good afterwards.

So glad to be home today. I was treated really well at the hospital even the food was good but no place like home. Trying to have my little walks in the house as instructed. Lots of pain and gas but managing pain with some meds. Grateful for all the positive vibes around me. Hope all of you are getting support at home. I’m used to being in charge. This is hard to accept help but grateful my family is so supportive and kind. Healing vibes to you all.

I'm starting to wonder if I have OVERhydrated. I've had headaches and been lightheaded the last 2 days (surgery was Friday, so headaches Sat/Sun.) Not migraines, just headaches, but it surprises me bc I'm alternating Tylenol and Ibuprofen, which I'd think would make the headache go away. I keep drinking water in hopes of a BM which hasn't happened yet, but I think I'll slow down on the water.

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Originally Posted by Trish63 I'm starting to wonder if I have OVERhydrated. I've had headaches and been lightheaded the last 2 days (surgery was Friday, so headaches Sat/Sun.) Not migraines, just headaches, but it surprises me bc I'm alternating Tylenol and Ibuprofen, which I'd think would make the headache go away. I keep drinking water in hopes of a BM which hasn't happened yet, but I think I'll slow down on the water.

Ouch that’s horrible. I had my surgery Friday also. I hear you about the BM. I’m waiting too. Do you usually avoid caffeine. I wonder if some caffeinated tea or some coffee might help the headache. Hope the headache go away soon

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Originally Posted by Trish63 I'm starting to wonder if I have OVERhydrated. I've had headaches and been lightheaded the last 2 days (surgery was Friday, so headaches Sat/Sun.) Not migraines, just headaches, but it surprises me bc I'm alternating Tylenol and Ibuprofen, which I'd think would make the headache go away. I keep drinking water in hopes of a BM which hasn't happened yet, but I think I'll slow down on the water.

My doctor put an anti-nausea patch behind my ear. It worked wonders for me. Maybe someone could get you one to try? How about something with some electrolytes or some juice? I’ve been drinking cran-raspberry 100% juice diluted and I think it’s been good for me.

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Originally Posted by CalliTee My doctor put an anti-nausea patch behind my ear. It worked wonders for me. Maybe someone could get you one to try? How about something with some electrolytes or some juice? I’ve been drinking cran-raspberry 100% juice diluted and I think it’s been good for me.

Oh my goodness I forgot my doc used a patch behind my ear too. It was so helpful. I totally forgot about that. Good point