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my husband is sick, and I'm a week away from hysterectomy! (3/22)
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03-13-2016, 10:25 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 62
Hysterectomy: March 22nd, 2016
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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my husband is sick, and I'm a week away from hysterectomy! (3/22)
My hysterectomy is 3/22, and my husband has come down with the flu. He's coughing and sniffling and aching. I'm paranoid about catching it and having to delay my surgery. What to do, other than make sure I'm extra-vigilant about washing my hands and keeping germ-free?
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03-14-2016, 02:30 AM
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Posts: 145
Hysterectomy: March 25th, 2016
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Removed both
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my husband is sick, and I'm a week away from hysterectomy! (3/22)
My 2 boys 18 and 21 and husband are all sick. Honestly I am staying away as much as possible. They are also being royal pains in the neck. I am prepping to be out as a teacher, a major part of a community event Saturday and helping with the school play this weekend. They keep creating home issues - took car and ran battery out, eat. I am also working extra hours because I won't be able to after and we are broke. It's stressful for everyone. Hang in there!
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03-14-2016, 06:18 AM
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Posts: 8,056
Hysterectomy: April 14th, 2015
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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my husband is sick, and I'm a week away from hysterectomy! (3/22)
In addition to regular hand washing, avoid touching your eyes, nose,and mouth, because those are the easiest ways for the virus to enter your body. Also tell your husband that if he needs to cough, sneeze, or blow his nose, he should use a tissue, then throw it away, and wash his hands afterwards. Also, regularly disinfect high risk surfaces; this includes door handles, your kitchen countertop, your phone, and your TV remote. Hopefully following these tips will help you to stay healthy. Best wishes for your upcoming surgery!
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03-14-2016, 08:14 AM
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Posts: 16
Hysterectomy: April 8th, 2016
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: my husband is sick, and I'm a week away from surgery!
Big hugs? My hysterectomy is not till 4/8/2016. My hubby has a cold again , so understand thought you could use a hug.
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03-14-2016, 08:49 AM
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Misty
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Posts: 344
Hysterectomy: February 4th, 2016
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: my husband is sick, and I'm a week away from surgery!
Everyone was sick around me before my surgery! I washed my hands, kept hand sanitizer in my pocket for at work, and I didn't touch anyone. No kisses, hugs or sharing. I did NOT want my surgery pushed back! I made it to surgery day, but of course got hit with a horrible cold and sinus infection 1 week post op. Coughing was so fun...
Good luck! Hang in there!
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03-15-2016, 10:36 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 28
Hysterectomy: March 30th, 2016
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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my husband is sick, and I'm a week away from hysterectomy! (3/22)
Mine is coming down with something too. he's being very good about keeping his distance. I think he doesn't want to risk dealing with me another 6wks till I can be rescheduled!! I'm probably not the easiest person anyway, but this is testing my bipolar meds severely!!
My biggest fear is he doesn't get over this soon, and I don't get any more sex until after the surgery!! I am ***** as everything right now, especially knowing I'm looking at so much down time. Taking matters into my own hands stinks!! Usually a really good O helps with these horrid cramps too.
Done done done with my un-happy cramper!!!!
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03-15-2016, 05:07 PM
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Posts: 957
Hysterectomy: April 14th, 2016
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: my husband is sick, and I'm a week away from hysterectomy! (3/22)
My surgery is the same day! My DH came down with the flu the week before last. I asked him to cough into his sleeve if at all possible, if there wasn't a tissue around. He was very diligent about washing his hands before touching anything in the house, as was I. I try not to touch my nose, eyes and mouth at all unless I've just washed my hands or taken a shower. If there is a separate room that you or he could sleep in that may be helpful as well.
Best Wishes
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03-15-2016, 08:25 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 62
Hysterectomy: March 22nd, 2016
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: my husband is sick, and I'm a week away from hysterectomy! (3/22)
He's been sleeping in the nest we were setting up for me post-surgery! It happened because he woke up in the middle of the night with a fever, so he went in there instead of waking me up.
He's still quite sick, coughing up phlegm all over the place. I'm still working, so at least I'm not here during the day. He's been sick enough to stay home from work, which he never does. So I'm also a bit worried about what we'll do next week when he was planning on staying home from work to take care of me. We'll have to figure that out when we get there.
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