Recovery Tips after a Hysterectomy
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Since I did not really know anyone who previously underwent a Hysterectomy, I wanted to share some tips for a fairly smooth road to recovery after a Hysterectomy. Some of the tips i'm sharing I had to find out the hard way of what should have happened. A select few were doctors orders.
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Had hysterectomy 2 weeks ago, started feeling better after a week and started doing chores. Huge mistake! I stated up again with the pain and so much discomfort. Ladies, give your body weeks to recover ❤
Everyone is different. I had robotoic + 5" bikini incision. Showered 2 days post op. I had a BM 3 days post op. Took Miralax and stool softners. Been getting up on my own since 4 days post op. Cooked my own breakfast at 5 days post op. I feel great. Just a little sore. All this only on Advil & Tylenol. I am blessed to have such a great, easy recovery.
Hi there. I had my hysterectomy where all was removed. I am day 5 of my recovery. What I have found that works for stool softener is magnesium pills along with Metamucil tablets. Plenty of Vitamin C and water help in the recovery as well. Also for the gas pain and just the feeling of being so uncomfortable I found that Active Charcoal tablets will take the gas away. Hope these tips help.
I just had a total hysterectomy plus the removal of a 9 cm tumor two weeks ago (it wasn't cancerous!) My surgery was at 11 am, I don't remember much of the rest of the day other than the pain. In and out of sleep because of the medications. I wasn't really ready to walk but I did sit up in the chair for about 4 hours, tilted back slightly or I couldn't take the pain. Breakfast was toast and eggs, I told them I'm allergic to wheat and eggs when I checked in, I nibbled on it and threw it up. I needed a different diet. I'm also allergic to aspartame and since for some reason unknown to me having a hysterectomy can mess with your blood sugar, mine was 270 and I'm not normally a diabetic (even though I had to have my blood sugar checked and was given insulin a few times to get my blood sugar down, anyway, they kept sending me everything sugar free. I felt sure they were trying to starve me to death. It's a very good thing I had the candy they told me to bring, it helps to get the stomach awake after the surgery. lunch was salmon and mashed potatoes. not bad. dinner was baked chicken and more mashed potatoes. again, not bad. Keeping your pain under control is a MUST but get up and walk, you have to get that gas out. Don't try to tough it out you'll only make matters worse. Don't try to do anything without help, you will hurt yourself. Plan to wear loose fitting dress (and maybe no underwear) home! I had a 5 inch incision from belly button down and garments don't work out well unless you're wearing a belly band which luckily the gave me. I wore my belly band for this 2 weeks to give my body time to recover. I take it off to sleep now, but during the day if I'm up it's on. Whatever you do, don't do any lifting! There are stitches on the inside you can't see! Definitely get something for constipation, you're going to need it! Plan ahead with large gauze pads and paper style tape. There will be stitches you need to keep covered. Take care everyone. The pain does go away after a few days.
I just had mine 2 days ago..laying in bed for the next 2 weeks! Thanks for the tips, I just sent my mom to the store to get stool softener! The nurses made it VERY CLEAR to not get constipated.
I'm 54 years old and had a radical hysterectomy 6 weeks ago. I was like you- didn't really know what to expect, but had talked to a few women who had tough recoveries. I had a fibroid and adenomyosis and had spent several weekends in bed with heavy bleeding and had to go to the emergency room once for severe pain. I postponed my surgery for after the holidays and a vacation, not knowing what my recovery would be like. I spent one night iin the hospital and took one dose of ibuprofen while I was there. I don't know if I just felt so much better afterwards than I did before, but I had a remarkably easy recovery. I had to remind myself to not over-do. I'm so thankful to have this behind me, my only regret is that I put it off and suffered 3 months longer than I needed to.
I'm about to have the same thing done for the same reason and I'm hoping I recover like you did
This was such good advice. I took the stool softeners and still had bowel problems. Everyone I know has said within a week they felt like new. Here it is 6 days after my surgery and I still hurt badly. A few adds... Full bladder and peeing may hurt, laughing may hurt, gas will hurt, Lamaze breathing while using the bathroom may help, heating pad will help, breathing exercises daily may help lungs (required 1st day after surgery, staying hydrated helps (drink lots of water), and LISTENING TO YOUR BODY will save your life.
I just had mine 3 weeks ago and my advice is even though u may feel awsome dont let it fool you I have been in the emergency room 2 times for hemorrhaging and 2 infections because I thought I was ok the bordum of not being able to do anything is real so just relax and do what you are instructed to do no exceptions
latrisha ferrell i agree 100% on that!! I would overdo it on the great days and suffer later on or in even more pain the next day. Thankfully my brother who has 3k movies (no joke) brought me 50 movies of choice to watch along with coloring books and word puzzles to keep me occupied. Hope your doing better!
Latrisha I'm experiencing the muscle nerves in my stomach moving around, I'm 2wks post op with my hysterectomy. Is that suppose to be happening? Haven't lifted heavy items but I laid on my side too long overnight while sleeping because I got tired of laying on my back. Feels like I strained or pulled a muscle. When I lay on my back it feels like everything is moving all around or like a ball or something. Don't know its weird. wondering is it from the insides still trying to heal. But only right in the center of my belly is where I feel most of that swelling or hardness and the muscle nerves jumping. I don't know is this part of the recovery?
Did you have your ovaries removed?
Thank you I’m only one week out and I’m moving around so I’m slowing myself down
I know it's been years since you uploaded this but thank you for it. In two days I undergo mine. It'll be a full hysterectomy, everything will be removed and it'll be invasive through my belly. I'm not sure what to expect in recovery but this is a good start and blessedly my hubs got a week off work for me. I'll definitely remember the stool softeners from the start. Thank you.
SnorlaxRae prayers for a speedy recovery 🙏. Today is the 2nd day so you should’ve had surgery today.
I’m day 3 post op robotic hysterectomy and I’m so bloated! Thanks for letting me know it’ll take a good few weeks to lose this belly. Thankfully my team really emphasized a good bowel routine and it’s worked.
I had mine around 10 days back....though I was given stool softeners thought I'll try home remedy first....my dad made juice of gooseberry with coriander leaves and mint leaves...that did the trick right from second day of surgery and I was able to pass stool without much difficulty....on the road to recovery now....
I had my hysterectomy two weeks ago and I didn't need help from anyone to get up and move around or take a shower except for day 1 after the surgery. I was up and moving around as if I never even had surgery after the 1st couple of days. The only issue I really had was gas and constipation but I preplanned and had gas-x and stool softener already to go before coming home from the hospital. Not everyone will have the same experience but this video will help a lot of people. Thanks for sharing.
Most definitely everyone is different. I had a total hysterectomy on 11/22. I was up walking the same evening. Very little pain. Four little incisions and not a lot of soreness at all. My uterus was 10x the normal size according to my surgeon! And fibroids were large also. I stayed overnight in the hospital and came home with Extra strength Tylenol and Ibuprofen to be taken as needed for pain. Stool softeners were given at the hospital but I have not needed any so far at home. I haven't needed any help with showers, standing or sitting or anything. I am however taking it very slow and no lifting of anything heavy. I have washed my few dishes but that's about it. I was prepared before surgery so my apartment was clean and tidy. My appetite isn't back fully but seems like I can pretty much eat normally. I'm a tv/movie fanatic so boredom isn't in my vocabulary 😃😉. So far everything has been good.
Thank God for my positive experience and his amazing Grace.
Same experience, little to no pain, no help needed
I had a hysterectomy a week ago and have had no pain past day 2 and I move about and stand and sit on my own. I have to remind myself that I am healing so that I don't lift heavy things. I hope I am doing enough to get better cuz I feel pretty good!
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I go in Thursday for my hissy. Glad to hear after a couple days you all were doing well. The question I have is, will I be able to bend over to clean out the litter box? I can handle pain well so I hope this won't be any worse than my breast reduction surgery a few years ago.
I had a total robotic hysterectomy 6 days ago and I'm feeling pretty good. I stayed overnight in the hospital and early in the morning got the urge to get up and walk. I got out of bed and the nurse was surprised at how well I got up. I prepared my personal items before my surgery which included milk of magnesia. That helped so much! I've slowed down taking some of my meds and I'm up walking around, fixing myself snacks, coffee, etc. My most painful areas are my incision sites, back muscles, and when my bladder is full or time for a BM. It hurts to sneeze, cough, laugh, sit up. Everything else feels pretty good right now!
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Please hit me up on facebook Angie Nutt I am have one done on April 4 and I am so scared to death so please hit me up and what do they give u for pain and dose it help please get back with me
I'm two weeks into recovery. Came home the same day after surgery not alot of pain that day. the first two days home were rough. But I'm up and moving around kinda slow but moving. Bored bored so I went on a couple shopping trips which was a bad idea, caused some bleeding but nothing to go back to the dr for. But so far so good I think, have a Dr appt in a couple days. Fingers crossed all is well and I'm on the road to recovery.
What does the milk of magnesium help with ?
Thank u and how often should I take
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I had a robotic as well. I had everything removed, both ovaries and tubes. and cervix. I was up walked a few hours after surgery. Went home the next morning, and didn't even need pain med's No lifting for 2 weeks was the hard part and I had two 1 year old boys. My only main issue was that I needed a couple of extra weeks, actually a total of 9 weeks before anything could go into my vagina. Took me forever as it seemed for the stitches to dissolve. My the issue is dryness :(
I'm having the surgery in the next few weeks and am very nervous, surfing RUclips for vids like this. Thank you so, so much for sharing.
Me too, good luck!
Thank you so much for making this video! It was a big help! Because nothing was coming out of me for about 4 days, I tried to not eat much other than apple sauce, grapes, juice, etc.... watery things, things that wouldn't add a lot of bulk to my colon. I took my stool softeners and had a small enema that someone gave me that she got from her mom and it was great--it got my bowels moving again! (You can order these from Walmart: Fleet Liquid Glycerin Suppositories, 4 pack for adults, 7.5 ml each. There are others by Fleet, but this is the only one I'd recommend.)
I agree with what she's saying 100%, I am now day 9 after total robotic hysterectomy but I am 67 years old I have been doing this by myself with no help whatsoever from anyone the severe pain from trying to do everything yourself is terrible beyond imagination will probably have to go into the hospital to get some help you're right you cannot do this alone
I had my hysterectomy 3 1/2 weeks ago. I had open wound surgery so my surgeon cut approx 20 cms across my tummy and removed my uterus which was full of fibroids and 1 ovary which was covered with cysts. I have to say my recovery has gone very well. I was expecting the worst after watching all the videos. The first week was the worst in terms of pain and discomfort but I was still able to get up and around ok. I was home on my own when my husband went to work and I managed just fine. Now 3 1/2 weeks post surgery I still have swelling and a little discomfort but for the most part I feel pretty good. I only took stong pain meds for the 1st week. 2nd week I only took paracetamol and anti-inflammatories. I'm not taking any medication atm. I plan to go back to work in a couple of weeks. Definitely take something to help going to the toilet as that was probably the hardest thing to do after the surgery.
Heating pad was my savior
Thank you thank you so much there's no such thing as TMI in the process of healing yet I know you're trying to be kind to those that might be more shy than you but forget about being shy I need to know I might not go poop for two or three days I didn't even think about that so thank you okay and then we'll finish watching
Thank you. This was the most helpful video I've watched in prep for my hysterectomy.
I think everyone experience is different. My wife had her hysterectomy done with robotic assist. She was up the same day after 1 day hospital recovery and our and about the next day. She didn't want help. Kept telling me, "I can do it myself, I'm not crippled" LOL. But great advice to take a week or two.
That makes more sense!!!
this was posted 3 years ago but I'm so thankful it's still on line!!
thank you sweet lady, your insight is deeply appreciated 🥰
I’m scheduled for my hysterectomy in August. This is very helpful. Thankyou and I hope you are well.
I have not had any problems except pain the 2nd and 3rd day I have rested but I'm also ready to keep moving. No blood clots. I am a tough cookie and didn't require hardly any help. It's been a good recovery so far
I had a total abdominal hysterectomy bilateral salpingooophorectomy. And the doctor certainly prescribed Lax-a-Daisy on Day 1 postop to help with bowel movement.
Same here! 4 days post op and I feel fantastic! No pain whatsoever and up caring for myself. I rest when needed but I'm feeling sooo good! So thankful!
I feel great all around only a couple of days where it was bad. My surgery i did have adhesions on left, total actually, and andomyosis and a cyst they drained. Also on left. But no fibroids. Gas pains hurt the most. Maybe others who had huge fibroids, or have cancer associated have harder recoveries? :(
Thank you for the important tips. I definitely know they will help me when I get my hysterectomy in a couple weeks. God bless!
Thank you for the helpful video, I just had my total hysterectomy 4 days ago & really sore today. I hope I haven't tried to do too much. Hope you are feeling better now & doing great.
Thank you so much for the information, it s very helpful because I have not been told anything, I loved the way that you explained everything and the smile on your face makes me very comfortable and able to relate. Thank you
I just had mine yesterday. I stayed over night at the hospital. I was is so much pain I was so miserable.
I am home and I decided to not take pain medication and no stool softener Instead in drinking prune juice and I'm using my CBD cream. I saw this video before my hysterectomy and I want to thank you for your advice.
How often do you drink prune juice and does the juice actually help you to go every day or do you sometimes skip a couple of days?
Best advise I ever got - From the moment you can start eating, eat two teaspoons first thing every morning of coconut oil. Keeps your stool soft and no need for horrible over the counter constipation drugs. It’s definitely not easy I am in my second week recovery, and doing okay! Thanks for the video 😊.
thank u for all of the tips I I'll be going after Christmas to have mine done
Just had mine this week. I added some info too
@@cherylringo685 thanks I will sure to take a look
Thank you so much for all those tips ...you have a very sweet spirit
I will be going through this surgery in 2 months ..this was very helpful😊
Great tips! In addition to stool softeners, doctors need to also advise prune juice or other juices that actually STIMULATE a bowel movement. Stool softeners don’t stimulate; they just soften the stool. I’m 2 weeks post op and I won’t even get an urge to go without drinking prune juice. And I’ve heard a few others say the same
I will be having my full hysterectomy in Feb 15. This is very helpful. Thank you.
I had a hysterectomy 4 days ago ..I have no pain ..hardly even a little bruising....have not taken any pain medication except tylenol .. not all woman have all these issues ...I literally slept on my side the 2nd night ....people watch these videos and become terrified . Again I'm 4 days into recovery ..and have absolutely NO pain ..or potting issues .. I can sit stand walk around lay down eat do anything on my own that whole stuff about not being able to do housework oh my God I don't know what kind of doctors you guys had but obviously I must have had a great one
Perhaps it's because of the way that you're hysterectomy was done. What kind of hysterectomy did you have?
I think a lot of this is how you have it done. And what’s going on inside that needs to be fixed ( cysts taken out, adhesions, etc. )
I'm having my uterus taken out, open wound surgery due to multiple fibroids on Monday. I hope my recovery is as good as yours. This video did concern me but better to know the worst and hope for the best.
I've had tumor remove the size of a cantaloupe and the top part of my uterus. I had a tubal ligation years ago because I didn't want more children. With all being said, it is 3 mos after my surgery and I get around good, stomach still a bit sore, all the nerves still had not connected, and I occasionally still need the stool softness because the pain comes & goes!
I'm back at cause I work a desk job all day and still need to wear loose clothes around my abdomen and still put the wrap on too! I've actually bought 2 different ones off Amazon to rotate.
Thank you so much for the tips. My wife is getting ready to have her surgery in a few days so i have been being proactive trying to see all that I can do as her husband to make sure she is comfortable. I am also taking a couple of weeks off so that was good to know your husband went back to work after a few weeks. I will definitely be getting the stool softener just in case. Should I get her comfy pillows ECT?
Steven Bernardo How was it? My wife has to have one in January and I’m so freakin nervous
What a nice man you are!!!!
Aww... that's sweet. Yes. A pregnancy pillow to support the abdomen!
I'm having one done in January 2020 thank you so much
I am two weeks post op, full abdominal hysterectomy. I had uterine cancer. I have radiation yet to go in vaginal canal near cuff.
I was in Wed and was blessed to leave Friday eve.
Getting staples removed was torture this Tues. My abdoninal was cut from belly button down.
Dont get too fear beaten from this. You can do dishes, etc, but no lifting thats true.
I have to give shots of blood thinner to self for 4 weeks to prevent deep vein thrombosis,basically prevent internal clotting.
Its not fun but having a uterus bigger than four fists so, this is not as hard because this goal has healthy written on it, the other illness and death.
Me too. Best of luck.
@@christineryan692 same to you!
I’ve got mine 2 weeks today 😬
Ladies I’m having one in January 2020 as well. I have two fibroids the size of grapefruits, one the size of a navel orange and lots of small ones. My uterus is abnormally large, the size of a woman 20 weeks pregnant. That said my Doctor is cutting me vertically from the navel down. I have so much anxiety but I’m ready to be healthy! I have terrible anemia and my hemoglobin is so low I’ve had two blood transfusions this year, most recently December 23rd. I’m so thankful that I came across this video and all of your comments. It may be a little tough at times but we’re incredibly strong, we got this! God speed to all! 🙏🏾💕
Oh myyyy gawddd! I just had mine done Monday late afternoon....here it is Thursday.....I'm in so much pain. I don't mean to scare no one but Lord i didn't realize it was going to be this painful 😢 Everyone is different. I can't really take any of the good Pain meds...so I'm on (by my own choice) ibuprofen 800mg. Nothing major....it makes me really sick & I'm in enough pain...the thought of throwing up 😯 it hurts to sit to long it feels better to walk around....for about 5 mins then i have to lay back down. I've been on miralax....it has really helped. I've been in the medical filed 20 yrs but never knew ones pain...im more cautious now with my own surgery but boy...! Rest...rest...rest....take advantage of it! you will definitely need it. Good luck everyone
The Traveler i hope you have a speedy recovery!
Melanie Romano thank you here it is now 1 wk & 1 day post op & i am sore but no more pain....thank god! Boy that was really tough.
Sunflower Sun thanks doing much better. Just had my 6 wk check up & all is well. Dr said it can take a yr for your insides to totally heal. Everyone....please remember....everyone is different & no one heals the same. Wtbs....thank god it's over it was really rough (on me)
The Traveler your right about the recovery time and everyone recovers differently. I was completely recovered a little over a year later. Very tough but happy I have my quality of life back
Do not feel bad about telling us you don't feel good.. thanks for being honest. I don't feel well either.
Recuperating from a hysterectomy right now and it's gunna be a long process!!!! My husband is my carer and he's been fabulous ❤❤ hope you're feeling better now xx
You just reminded me : I HAVE a Moomoo! Defenitly will be wearing it. 🤩
I had constipation too and it was horrible. I tried to go to the toilet many times but the intestine simply decided to take a holiday week. After 3 weeks of suffering, I went to my gp who prescribed me injection. Wow they worked like crazy and I had to stop the same day as I started having the opposite problem. No one in hospital warned me about constipation. They actually didn't tell me anything, not even if was OK to lift stuff, or about showering. I had a horrible hospital experience and I had a panic attack which they didn't took seriously. But they discharged me without not a single paper of advice of post care. Thankfully, my sister has some nurse training I was also blessed to find in the hospital ward a woman who shared her advices and it wss her who advised me not to lift heavy stuff. I also discovered in hard way I couldn't just walk around like before. After one month I'm still in pain if I walk too much or stay too longer in a car. But I'm absolutely mad with the hospital staff who simply gave me the discharge papers containing details of what they did during surgery and to come back to remove surgical staples. They removed the surgical staples without a single word about the wound or advice I had to constantly ask and I got quick answers back so I gave up. In my case I didn't have an hysterectomy but removal of cyst and they did a laparotomy (open surgery). Finally yesterday a gynecologist explained me that Ive got stitches for each layer of muscle and other tissues and I should only walk or move as long I'm comfortable and avoid anything that cause me pain. First good advice after one month because my gp told me off for not walking enough and that's why I was constipated. I wish they could understand what is to walk with a surgical wound. Is incredibile how they leave patients without instructions or warnings about what may happen.
By the way, I had an appointment with a dietician ad was the first appointment available post covid crisis. As I know her very well, she will have told me to walk the 40 minutes like before. I spared myself another doctor advising me to walk. I used to be a great walker doing it for hours every day. Now since I can feel the pain if I go too far I just decided to ignore those people. I will try to work on my diet again, but if I get another doctor advising me to walk, run, exercise etc I will start not seeing doctors
Thank you for sharing your journey and tips. I'm having a radical hysterectomy and treatment in a few weeks, and I'll be doing it solo with no help at home, so it's really good to know what to prepare for. Take care and best wishes, from New Zealand xx Victoria.
I had a robotic hysterectomy Dec 2022. Was still given 6 weeks off work. Started to do light walking on a treadmill at 3 weeks post op. My surgeon was adamant that no heavy lifting was to be done or driving for that whole time. I walked every 2 hours around the house for clot prevention and the only pain meds I had was paracetemol (Acetemenophen for the US). Don't be coerced into doing anything too early. The rest period is just that.
Mine Is January 15, 2020. Thanks for these tips. I’m making my list now.
Omg so much for these helpful tips 😊👍
I just had a vaginal hysterectomy...It went well by God's grace...I didn't have a lot of bleeding...I had my surgery March 28th and went home March 29th...I'm just very sore but,im doing great
I am scheduled on April 29th. I will be coming home that day. I was told I could go back to normal activities after a couple days, just can't lift anything.
I'm going on my 3rd week, My constipation is just as bad as you said. My husband bought me some Phillips to go. My doctor didn't tell me much either I just been researching online after surgery. Thanks for making this video very helpful.
I just had a full radical vaginal hysterectomy and i was up and about the day after surgery and Im on my own at home with only me caring for me and its not been too bad. Just discomfort and lots of rest and sleep. Im not taking any pain meds and just the odd Panado here or there. My abdomnioplasty 4 months prior was def much worse. I think it may be a case of different strokes for different folks. Im glad you were able to have the support and get through as yours def didnt sound like a pleassnt experience at all. 🤗
I got mine 2 months ago due to ovarian cancer...they open my stomach al over still in so ooo much pain my big wound open inside and outside I'm bleeding now 4 3 weeks that is awful...God is good i have hope everything is going to be good at some point i don't know when this pain is killing me I'm still have to fight with this sickness 😬😢😇
Do you have back and leg pain. I am having problems. While sleeping on my back pains. What about urination control?
I pray u are ok
@@DonaldDWilliams I have terrible leg pain
Just had partial lapo hysterectomy. And the gas is no joke! I’m trying everything but the stool softeners yet. I’m going to listen for more tips. I never ever expected it but my surgery uncovered that I did infact have endometriosis outside of my uterus on the pelvic side wall.
Everything she said is correct and more. I went in for a hysterectomy and had to go back in because of a bowel obstruction. I spent a week in hospital. I had to have a tube put down my nose, while I was awake. I stayed positive even though there were rough times. So my hearing process took over two months. As of mid December I am currently able to get back into the swing of things. What I will say is your healing process will take longer depending on your profession. I am currently caretaker for my brother and he is no small chicken. My doctor instructed that I have someone available to assist.
Make sure if possible to buy two crutches to help u get up and in/out of bed, don't walk up/downstairs, don't stand longer than 3 minutes, try not to laugh, cough, vomit or sneeze. Drink plenty water, Keep your stitches clean, dry and sanitized, sleep sideways w/ pillow in front of your stomach, don't push when u have to use bathroom, wear loose fitting clothes. Don't wear any underwear, ask hospital for an ab belt stomach guard, don't lift anything heavy, eat light foods, turn off your phone, keep away from negative people, pray and don't have any kind of sex !!!!
C Palacio hi what does the stomach guard help with? Thank u
Thank you for your advice too.
I had transvaginal hysterectomy (just the uterus was removed) in 1993 because I was pre-cancerous. From what I remember, it was still about two months before I could go back to work. Stool softeners were a must because of the pain meds. I was 32 at the time. I felt like it took me a long time to get my energy back and I was told to nap twice a day. No lifting anything heavier than a gallon of milk for six weeks post-op. I wish we had had the internet back then and I could have communicated with other women who have had hysterectomy. I did crewel embroidery at the time so I spent a lot of time on that. That kept me occupied. No pushing a mop, vacuum or broom. And no carrying of laundry or anything heavy. Your advice is still really good. The transvaginal approach was brand new when I had mine done.
Thank you so much! I appreciate your tips! 👍🏾
I had my total hysterectomy 2 weeks ago. I followed the advice of my friend to get rid of milk cheese or food rich in protein. Drink water, dont lift dont do household chores take a bath everday, dry path the incision, take a walk do pelvic exercise.
It helps. I take a shower everyday. I had a daily bowel movement. I feel better i walk daily. Im having a good recovery. Only the smell of the cut, i visited my doctor and he gave me fucidin leo cream. He found out there are still open skin parts. Im applying 2 times a day.
I use cane for picking up things.
I appriciate this info. I am having a total hysterectomy in just under two weeks due to severe endometriosis.
krissyg511 that’s why i had a hysterectomy. You will feel like a new person!! Just very sad this is the route we have to take to be free from the endo.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience !!!
Thank you so much for posting. I really appreciate it. You have helped me greatly. 🙏🏽 Thank you 🙏🏽
4 days out from a total robotic hysterectomy and on my own. I'm a single mother and took my daughter to school this a.m. and picked her up. I did, however pack up and stay the first 2 nights with my Mom, and her help was much appreciated those first couple of days. I think the most helpful thing was the elastic wrap that I was given to wear. It was supper supportive and comfortable!
Kimmie Cooke Elasric wrap? Tell me more. is that for your tummy? Where do I get one?I’m getting a hysterectomy May 29
Is this something that you get from Doctor or hospital.
My dr is doing homework mine I'm scared of recovery, because I'm not one to stay still I'll probably be doing homework and adult coloring books , roku, Netflix and prime
Thank you so much. I’m having my hysterectomy done this Thursday and I ask a lot of questions. This is my body and I am part of my healthcare. I plan to ask many of the things that you have brought up so thank you very much for sharing this tutorial. Hoping you’re much better. 👍🏼
Thank you so much for making this video. I'm due to have surgery on the 13th and I was nervous. Your video is a lot of help! :-)
Thanks you! Having mine next month.
Thank you so much for those wonderful tips. Been suffering from Endometriosis for the past years., but thanks God I was able to find this awesome physician that will be performing the surgery, next week Tuesday, Nov 26. I am ready and relax, trusting God that everything will going to be fine.
Thanks so much for this very HELPFUL INFORMATION!!!!
I'm 5 days post op robotic hysterectomy with fallopian tube removal. I was diagnosed 4 months ago with a 10 cm fibroid. The doctor thought my quality of life would improve with having it removed. My periods were normal. They came every month like clockwork and lasted 4 days. I decided to have the hysterectomy. I wasn't going to have children so I figured... why not.
No more periods? No more urinary frequency ... cool. :)
Surgery was Monday September 14th. Apparently a robotic surgery should have taken approximately 2 hours, mine took 4 hours. The surgeon said I had endometriosis and I had adhesions to my colon and my fallopian tubes were completely blocked. The surgery was still laproscopic. I left the next day. YOU NEED SOMEONE WITH YOU AT LEAST 1 WEEK! I came off pain medications 2 days after. WEAR THE COMRESSION BELT WHEN WALKING- it helps. I'm pooping normal. Urinating well. Just feels like some regular period cramps. Nothing terrible. I don't feel much like eating, probably from discomfort taking away appetite, but NUTRITION IS ESSENTIAL. WATER TOO.
I walked post OP day # 4 about 500' that was too much for me. Noticing that if I do a little bit around the house, I'm completely wiped out for hours after.
Staying inside because of COVID. I want to prevent picking up any germs or getting in any accident while recovering.
So far, so good. I wasn't sure this was the right decision, but if you trust your doctor, don't plan on having more children, have too much pain or bleeding throughout the month; this is a pretty good way to go.
Thank you for sharing. How are you doing so far? How do you feel?
Just had a total hysterectomy plus a 10 inch dermoid cyst removed at the same time so I didn’t have laparoscopic I had a full incision in my abdomen and after five days in hospital I couldn’t stand it anymore although I was in excruciating pain I made my sister take me home now I live outside of our major city and I live alone and didn’t plan on having anyone here… It was absolutely brutal this is three weeks and I’m still in so much pain and cannot do virtually anything. The doctors tell you a lot of stuff but they don’t really tell you how recovery is going to turn out I’ve had to go in twice with help from my sister and brother-in-law practically caring me into see the surgeon to get different pain meds to check the site and he said I am healing slower than most but at the same time never experienced pain like this interesting to take your view on this
I am going for surgery in a few months. I have a 30 cm simple cyst on my overy. So I will have the full incision. I live alone too. Part of me thinks it will be good to be as independent as possible so I move and dont get a deadly blood clot and the other half wonders if being alone is going to slow my recovery down. A relative can take care of me for a few weeks but it would be a 2 hour drive to get to her place. I dont even know if I can sit that long. I wish my Dr. would talk to me more.
Hay this is so emotional you are strong woman and thank alot for tips I am going to have a hysterectomy soon and I am going through all video on web to help me through this your advice is amazing and thank god for your recovery
Yes they helped me out a lot thank you so much have a good day
Thanks for the advice! I am having a hysterectomy in a little over a week.
I just had my total laparoscopic hysterectomy on 8/1/2018..The gas omg the gas is painful walking is helpful.My pain is not to bad, stool softeners and drinking lots of water and rest is my best friend.
Tasha Stowers hi how are u now
Thank you so much for sharing! I’ll be having one this Thursday
how did it go?
@@TheOctavia26 it went okay I was sore for awhile my incisions kept popping open so I had to keep going back to get them closed up. it’s been 4months since my surgery my right incision still hurts till this day 💆🏾♀️ thank you for asking
@@sharellbaker1543 oh no I'm glad you're getting better though! wish me luck I go in this morning at 7 to get mines done I'm nervous I cant even sleep lol
@@TheOctavia26 Thank you. How are you feeling?
Thanks for sharing this. I have fibroids and precancerous cells. My dr recommend to have hysterectomy 😢
Im gonna have mine soon thanks for sharing and God bless!
Hi Melanie - mine is supposed to be done as a laparoscopy if she is able to do it that way ( she says she won’t know for sure until the surgery starts.) Did you have a laparoscopy? The Doctor is telling me I could go home the same day! Is that possible?? I’m trying to tell if she’s downplaying the recovery time or what’s going on. Thank you.
Take this surgery seriously despite of what some videos saying you're fine after 2 days. SOME Hospital and doctors are not taking this surgery seriously like before.
I was never told to take stool softener I was constipated for 4 days straight.
I just had this done! It's insanely painful my meds norco, morphine and oxycodone wasn't helping. It's more painful than delivering my kids. Worse surgery I ever had and I had prolapsed so it had to be done. I have 4 stomach holes. Every movement I make it hurts so stay home and rest. I have family helping me. It's like being a newborn you are helpless. Yes my family see me suffering that's also hard. The surgeon cut my stomach and dissect and cut the organs and repair and sew. We are humans not frogs so If they say it doesn't hurt they must be working for the hospitals. I wish I saw this video to prepare myself for the after hysterectomy.
Thank you so much...my doctor planned surgery in the next month...i am a bit afraid.your video is v helpful...hope all goes well...🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you for the tips. I am having a partial hysterectomy in two days and one of the things I'm more afraid of is the pooping!!! lol my doctor did tell me he was going to give me stool softeners so that's a relief. Thanks for sharing your experience!!
Yes stool softener is a must before and after. Its more painful than everything else.
Hello, I just wanted to give you an update its been now a week and 1 day since my surgery and I have to say that really the only pain I'm in is..around the c-section scar that they had to go through and the soreness from it.
I had mine 6/22/18 an i feel great no pain but a lot of gas. lots of help from husband an children an please take Your stool softeners
That’s great! Hope your recovery continues to go smoothly!
I did everything that I did before surgery. Doctors didn't tell me I would be help less. The only problem was my bladder couldn't pee , had to use catheter s. One thing I did was drink Budweiser budlite, then I started to keep on my own, told doctors to tell females that. I worked after I had hysterectomy, with a catheter. I wasn't given any estrogens. Was told after 3/4 months my body would get to normal. I did rely on others. You act like you were disabled. .No doctors are going to tell you that you CANT do nothing.
I just had surgery four weeks go the Doctors took everything except my uterus I did not had any pain I got up on walk the next day Everyone is different Ladies who are preparing to go surgery dont be scared every one is different Just believe in God and you will b fine
Saen heart are u taking Estrogen
i hope you are well now its all so scary i will keep your comments with me after my op
General anesthetic for most will block you up, its very harsh on your stomach.
Thank you Melanie, I am having a hysterectomy in a couple of weeks, so your tips, came in very handy. Glad you have recovered well. I am going to get ginger ale, it seems to settle my stomach, I also have ginger tea, as well as dried and fresh ginger, that seems helpful too.
Am through surgery all is well.
Thank you all so much for the excellent tips . I am having my Laparoscopic Hyst. done next week July 19th. and I am terrified only about the care at home. I live alone don't have reliable people I know caring or help. So grateful for the tips.
Gonna take every step of your advice. Gonna go in for my Hysterectomy on Jan.. thanks now I feel little more calm 🙄
I'm having a full historectomy anytime now I e been so scared and niave ..thank you so much I'm a single mum so will go and stay with my parents x
I am six days post surgery. I had a total robotic hysterectomy . keep 100% prune juice for major constipation it works within 25 minutes. The first five days after mine the pain was brutal. Today is better. I still can not sleep in a bed. Good luck to all ladies having this major surgery!
I'm 2 weeks post op (Laparoscopic partial hysterectomy), needed help the first 4 days. Over did it day 5 and was a little crampy after that. Only took Oxi the night of the surgery. Stool softener and Naproxen for a few days was required, just Tylenol works now. I'm so thankful that recovery has been smooth, but it is hard to relax when you're a hyper person, so that's my biggest challenge now. Looking forward to my 4 week post op Dr Appointment, hopefully I'll be all clear 🙌🏾🙌🏾
I had mine 5 days ago I’m up and moving around. I don’t think I would be if I wasn’t told about the gasX pills and the smooth move tea. Don’t get me wrong I had 3 c-section and this was a monster. I’m glad I was told as soon as I get to my room take the gasX. I forgot but soon as the gas in my stomach kicked in I was on those gasX like candy. It’s helped (Mercy). Now the smooth move tea got me regular quick so I’m moving more. I did sit outside on the 3 day to get some sun which made me feel better as well. I think the trick to get back to moving around is to figure out how to move around on your own. I didn’t let the nurses and family help me. I looked crazy but I took my time and slide around. Lol when I got home my husband tried to get me up stairs of course I refused his help I told him just don’t leave me. I got on all fours and elephants walked up the stairs. I asked him for his arm when I got to the top. He said I was crazy 😜. Lol. But I made it.
I had a total robotic hysterectomy almost one month ago,but I have still bleeding ,dr told me I have diabetic so need more time for recovery,anyone have any advice for me please let me know thank
BOBBY D Hi Bobby D. I am diabetic too and had my hysterectomy 7 days ago (10/05/18). Usually they discharge women within 1-3 days but my blood glucose was SO high they kept me 5 days total. My best advice is to use a CGM to monitor your glucose if you can; if not, bring your glucometer to the hospital with you. It often took my nursing staff 30-45 min to come check my glucose after I asked and that is just too long to wait, especially if you’re low. Also- you know your own body! Do not let your nurse give you too much insulin. On day 2 my glucose was 307 and they gave me 12 units (bolus) which almost put me into cardiac arrest! I dropped to 37 with no symptoms except a headache... which, again is why it’s best to keep your own meter near you at all times! Good luck, I am sending positive energy your way! 🌷🌷
Oh man. How am I'm going to get up the stairs to get in my house post op?! 😧
Very carefully
I told my Dr he needs to make a specific note for a bowel program!!! I tore my inside incision from trying to pass something so hard!
This information is pretty spot on! I'm 7 days post op. I think the worst as far as physical healing is the discharge. I'm bored out of my mind. Thank God for you tube and social media
Had no problems with constipation due to kale smoothies. Being vegan helped out too.
Zanne I’m vegan, but got mega constipation! The medication they gave me and anti constipation tablets did nothing😀
Thank you so much for sharing. I am scheduled for a robotic hysterectomy in August and being a Nurse I listen to patients that have experienced any procedures or surgeries' that I have to have. Bottom line is my being a Nurse goes right out of the window when I am on the other side of those side rails so I appreciate your helpful post-op tips.
I wish I had seen this before Dec 2022. I am thankful that my recovery was very easy compared to some of the comments of other people. I came back to add one tip that I just happened to luck into. I ended up buying some heavy duty period panties a year before my surgery. I got dream shorts and some high rise ones. They are both high waisted. I might’ve got a size too big but they do what I needed them to do. But they were a dream after surgery. Comfortably high enough over my belly button that nothing got irritated or ruined my steri strips or band aids. They were just the best thing during the recovery. 200/10 can recommend.
I just had 1 on Friday. I'm in so much pain but I'm maintaining the best I can. Thank you for the tips
Thank you soo much melanie im about ready to get one soon i need that sad thing im alone i have no friends my kids live in pa and im totally aline on this .thank u
Thank you! This is very helpful!