Doctors don't tell you this information, and it is nice to know that this is all normal. I am approaching week 4 and feel like I am kind of left to fend for myself. So having someone else validate all that I am feeling is very nice. Thank you for your videos!
I'm so happy you find my videos helpful/ validating! Yeah doctors don't really give a roadmap of what to expect after surgery which is part of why I wanted to document and share my experience. Everyone's recovery is a bit different but it's nice to have at least some idea of what to expect. Wishing you the best on your recovery journey 💜
I’m glad you posted this. Week 3 was hard for me also felt like I was going backwards. Now on week 4 also and still struggling. Your video validates what I’m going through so thank you!!!
I'm happy you found this video! There were several points during my recovery where I felt like I was going backwards or not recovering "fast enough", but over time the progress I was making overall became more apparent. Wishing you the best during your recovery!
It’s been 36 hours I feel like I’m going to die from constipation I’ve stopped taking pain meds I spent a week taking the stool softener I guess it didn’t work I have never been in so much pain in my life and I have birthed 3 children with no epidural in a 3rd world country this pain is something else honestly ladies I didn’t do enough research otherwise I would have been more mentally prepared I spent the whole second day unable to move i thought I was dying but today I’m better I’m still bedridden walking a little bit but still phew it’s hard to be a woman and yah I threw up during and after the surgery it was quite an event but thank God for my Doctor she was incredible
Jeez yeah that sounds awful! Thanks for sharing what you're going through so someone else might be able to better mentally prepare for what might happen. All our bodies are so different and react differently so it's good to know all the possible things that might happen. I hope the constipation and pain get better quickly and that your recovery ultimately leads to lots of relief 💜
@@mosimosi630 lol there's no such thing as tmi here 😆 while I didn't struggle too bad with constipation after surgery, I have struggled with it at other times and the best advice I've got is to hydrate (to loosen things up), not eat very much (since your body is already at capacity for space, adding more food adds to the pressure/ pain) and try sitting in child's pose, gently doing cat/ cow, or getting on your knees and resting your chest on a pillow if it's not painful (these moves sometimes help to move the stuff in your intestines around). Obviously these things aren't a magical cure and might not work but I figured I'd put it out there in case you're looking for things to try. Constipation pain ain't no joke especially when coupled with pain from a fresh surgery 😅
@@morrigansmagikalmakings you are so kind to take the time to respond to my comment i honestly cried I guess I’m just emotional but seriously you’re the best ❤️
@@mosimosi630 I love when people comment so thank you for taking the time to reach out 💜Also nothing wrong with being emotional especially after surgery and while in pain! The first bit of recovery is rough but it will get better with time 💜
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Around the two week mark is when my hormones started to act up and i wasn't expecting that. Also, around the three week mark was when the exhaustion hit me. Another thing that I was not expecting. I had been feeling pretty good so when that hit I was taken aback. I'm so thankful that I found your video because it really helps to know that this is normal and to be patient with myself and my recovery. I think we expect everything to happen quickly and it just takes time for the body to heal from what was going on before surgery and the actual surgery itself.
I'm so happy you found my video! Before I had surgery, a lot of stuff I read made it seem like 2 weeks was the normal recovery time which seemed quite unrealistic. Then I found people online that had longer recoveries which made me feel better when my recovery was a bit like a roller coaster. I remember the hormones and fatigue being so intense and surprising around the 2-3 week mark. A warning for that would have been really nice lol Wishing you all the best during your recovery 💜
Goodmorning Morrigan. Am glad I saw your video...had dame thing: endometriosis and andemynosis...am 5 weeks post abdominal hysterectomy, am still sore, have stabbing pains still...I get exactly the way u were doing...doctor says I will heal in time.i even went to see him yesterday I told him am sore but he says next week I must go back to work, he says I will heal along the way
I'm glad you found my video! The first several weeks are definitely rough and healing/ recovery was VERY SLOW for me. I couldn't imagine going back to work at 6 weeks. I think technically your surgery wounds would be healed enough but the pain and fatigue that I had would have made it really hard for me to work. Your body is going through big changes and can't be rushed. Hoping you improve a lot in the next week before getting back to work! (if you go back to work and are still having pain or stuff that makes it difficult to work, it might be worth talking to your doctor again to emphasize the pain and try to get more time to recover if possible) Wishing you the best as you continue on your recovery journey 💜
@@morrigansmagikalmakings thanks my darling I will definitely do that....true first weeks are tough honestly they are I guess I also have to rest because am.always busy
This Tuesday will be my 2 week post op. I thought I was getting better and the gas symptoms weren’t as bad after the 5th day of being able to make a movement. The gas pains are back along with the back pains and having a hard time making a movement again with stool softener. I think due to the gas pains it’s hard for me to relax and allow release. This is the only thing that I want to get past.
That definitely sounds rough! I think a heating pad helped a lot with the gas pain for me as well as moving around to different positions, but unfortunately there isn't a one size fits all for relieving that pain. The gas pain will go away and things will get better, but in the meantime I suggest trying to watch some comfort tv or something that will distract your mind. Wishing you the best for your recovery 💜
I'm so glad you found this helpful! It is hard to tell what's normal especially when the doctor doesn't really tell you what to expect. I've found it's most helpful to find other people that have gone through it and listen to their experiences to get an idea of what to expect 💜
Such an interesting vlog❤️ You are super sweet, wish u a speedy recovery...I just had my hysterectomy done two weeks back and some of the pains and discomfort I can really relate to. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you! Love
I know this is a year ago. I’m getting my hysterectomy soon and scared about it. I’ve been in pain every day and nauseous after I had my last baby. Heavy periods etc. But wanted to ask, did you throw up on your periods before you had this surgery? I’m nervous about throwing up. Hate it. Thank you for your video.
I had an IUD so I didn't have periods but I did have nausea and vomiting that seemed random at first then seem to happen about every 4 weeks almost like it was lining up with when my period would be but then it continued to escalate until it was happening every day, multiple times a day and pretty much consumed my life. It took a few months of recovery for the nausea and stuff to fade for me. I hope all goes well with your surgery and that you get lots of relief! Wishing you the best on your recovery journey 💜
I’m 13 days post op, and my mental health is really taking a hit because I’m not able to exercise. Have you experienced anything like that? Thank for sharing your experience, and I hope your recovery starts going up steadily ❤
Sort of but not exactly. I was pretty physically limited prior to surgery so I didn't have issues with taking it easy while recovering but I did struggle mentally around months 1 and 2 when I felt like I should have been farther along in recovery. The thing that got me through was reminding myself that the situation was temporary and I would get better and be able to do the things that brought me joy again eventually but at that present moment I needed to lean into resting. Healing takes time and the best thing we can do for ourselves is be kind and patient to our body and mind. Hope your mental health takes a turn for the better and that your recovery goes smoothly 💜
@@morrigansmagikalmakings Thanks for that very important reminder! It’s often quite difficult for me to have kindness and compassion for myself, especially being as strong-willed and impatient as I am; but I’m doing my best, and trying to keep my mind occupied. I started crocheting again, and that’s been fun! Anyway, thanks again for the advice!
So I arrived at the hospital at like 6am and left around 1 pm. I want to say the actual procedure time a couple of hours but don't remember exactly. I have another video about surgery day which is part 1 in the hysterectomy series and that video probably answers your question better since I was talking about everything while it was fresh in my mind. Hope that helps 💜
I just saw that you had posted these recovery segments, can’t believe I wasn’t aware of them! I watched them all .this morning. So sorry it’s not been all rainbows 🌈 and butterflies 🦋 but hopefully it’ll get there! Your body has been through hell and those hormones can really be a b!t@h! Still, overall it sounds like you’re managing and recovering as well as can be expected. Enjoy the ups, get through the downs, and I know you’ll always stay positive 😊🌈🦋🦄😎 Love you! ❤️🩹
Great advice! Thank you ❤ I've definitely been working on getting through the downs. Hopefully these hormones settle out soon and things continue to get better!
I have gained weight since my surgery but I was underweight before surgery from not being able to eat. Now I am at a healthy weight since I can eat again. Hope your surgery goes well 💜
I either preferred to be standing or laying back at an incline. The worst part about laying down completely for me was trying to get back up and sitting too upright made my insides feel all compressed. Luckily all that got better with time especially once the gas went away
@@morrigansmagikalmakings I bought my handicapped walkers,canes,wheelchairs,. Shower chair. Hand railings,at goodwill store. I like my bedside railing you put between mattress. I can grab the bar to pull my self up to a sitting position to get out of bed. I don't have anyone to help at home.
@@shirlburris-fg8eq It sounds like sounds like you were very prepared and think others that might be going through this alone will find this helpful when preparing! I can't imagine how difficult it must be to not have anyone to help at home... Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope the pain gets better soon
My gas pains have been absolutely delightful. NOT! It’s like they grew fingers and like poking me in my bladder and bowels. No hormone issues - I’m 66. But exhausted? OH YES!!
Those gas pains are no joke! That fatigue hit me out of no where around the second week and took me out 😆 fortunately both the gas and tiredness should pass (hopefully sooner rather than later). Wishing you the best on your recovery journey 💜💜💜
The smoothie is a such a great idea! I was not a fan of the meds either. I think I took them for about a week but stopped them because I felt like they were messing with my stomach too much. Wishing you the best and hope your recovery goes well! The hardest part is the surgery and the following few weeks but it gets better with time 💜
Doctors don't tell you this information, and it is nice to know that this is all normal. I am approaching week 4 and feel like I am kind of left to fend for myself. So having someone else validate all that I am feeling is very nice. Thank you for your videos!
I'm so happy you find my videos helpful/ validating! Yeah doctors don't really give a roadmap of what to expect after surgery which is part of why I wanted to document and share my experience. Everyone's recovery is a bit different but it's nice to have at least some idea of what to expect. Wishing you the best on your recovery journey 💜
I’m glad you posted this. Week 3 was hard for me also felt like I was going backwards. Now on week 4 also and still struggling. Your video validates what I’m going through so thank you!!!
I'm happy you found this video! There were several points during my recovery where I felt like I was going backwards or not recovering "fast enough", but over time the progress I was making overall became more apparent. Wishing you the best during your recovery!
It’s been 36 hours I feel like I’m going to die from constipation I’ve stopped taking pain meds I spent a week taking the stool softener I guess it didn’t work I have never been in so much pain in my life and I have birthed 3 children with no epidural in a 3rd world country this pain is something else honestly ladies I didn’t do enough research otherwise I would have been more mentally prepared I spent the whole second day unable to move i thought I was dying but today I’m better I’m still bedridden walking a little bit but still phew it’s hard to be a woman and yah I threw up during and after the surgery it was quite an event but thank God for my Doctor she was incredible
Jeez yeah that sounds awful! Thanks for sharing what you're going through so someone else might be able to better mentally prepare for what might happen. All our bodies are so different and react differently so it's good to know all the possible things that might happen. I hope the constipation and pain get better quickly and that your recovery ultimately leads to lots of relief 💜
@@morrigansmagikalmakings thanks love I will keep you posted as I go along today I’m feeling a little relief still no poo sorry tmi lol
@@mosimosi630 lol there's no such thing as tmi here 😆 while I didn't struggle too bad with constipation after surgery, I have struggled with it at other times and the best advice I've got is to hydrate (to loosen things up), not eat very much (since your body is already at capacity for space, adding more food adds to the pressure/ pain) and try sitting in child's pose, gently doing cat/ cow, or getting on your knees and resting your chest on a pillow if it's not painful (these moves sometimes help to move the stuff in your intestines around). Obviously these things aren't a magical cure and might not work but I figured I'd put it out there in case you're looking for things to try. Constipation pain ain't no joke especially when coupled with pain from a fresh surgery 😅
@@morrigansmagikalmakings you are so kind to take the time to respond to my comment i honestly cried I guess I’m just emotional but seriously you’re the best ❤️
@@mosimosi630 I love when people comment so thank you for taking the time to reach out 💜Also nothing wrong with being emotional especially after surgery and while in pain! The first bit of recovery is rough but it will get better with time 💜
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Around the two week mark is when my hormones started to act up and i wasn't expecting that. Also, around the three week mark was when the exhaustion hit me. Another thing that I was not expecting. I had been feeling pretty good so when that hit I was taken aback. I'm so thankful that I found your video because it really helps to know that this is normal and to be patient with myself and my recovery. I think we expect everything to happen quickly and it just takes time for the body to heal from what was going on before surgery and the actual surgery itself.
I'm so happy you found my video! Before I had surgery, a lot of stuff I read made it seem like 2 weeks was the normal recovery time which seemed quite unrealistic. Then I found people online that had longer recoveries which made me feel better when my recovery was a bit like a roller coaster. I remember the hormones and fatigue being so intense and surprising around the 2-3 week mark. A warning for that would have been really nice lol Wishing you all the best during your recovery 💜
Goodmorning Morrigan. Am glad I saw your video...had dame thing: endometriosis and andemynosis...am 5 weeks post abdominal hysterectomy, am still sore, have stabbing pains still...I get exactly the way u were doing...doctor says I will heal in time.i even went to see him yesterday I told him am sore but he says next week I must go back to work, he says I will heal along the way
I'm glad you found my video! The first several weeks are definitely rough and healing/ recovery was VERY SLOW for me. I couldn't imagine going back to work at 6 weeks. I think technically your surgery wounds would be healed enough but the pain and fatigue that I had would have made it really hard for me to work. Your body is going through big changes and can't be rushed. Hoping you improve a lot in the next week before getting back to work! (if you go back to work and are still having pain or stuff that makes it difficult to work, it might be worth talking to your doctor again to emphasize the pain and try to get more time to recover if possible) Wishing you the best as you continue on your recovery journey 💜
@@morrigansmagikalmakings thanks my darling I will definitely do that....true first weeks are tough honestly they are I guess I also have to rest because am.always busy
This Tuesday will be my 2 week post op. I thought I was getting better and the gas symptoms weren’t as bad after the 5th day of being able to make a movement. The gas pains are back along with the back pains and having a hard time making a movement again with stool softener. I think due to the gas pains it’s hard for me to relax and allow release. This is the only thing that I want to get past.
That definitely sounds rough! I think a heating pad helped a lot with the gas pain for me as well as moving around to different positions, but unfortunately there isn't a one size fits all for relieving that pain. The gas pain will go away and things will get better, but in the meantime I suggest trying to watch some comfort tv or something that will distract your mind. Wishing you the best for your recovery 💜
@ yes thank you I’ve been moving around and it has gotten better.
@@Marimiller87 yay! I love to hear that for you 😄
Bless you for this information - its so hard to onow whats normal andvwhats not
I'm so glad you found this helpful! It is hard to tell what's normal especially when the doctor doesn't really tell you what to expect. I've found it's most helpful to find other people that have gone through it and listen to their experiences to get an idea of what to expect 💜
anyone on here do a total hysterectomy WITH ovaries removed. Curious how fast the hormone change hit ya
Such an interesting vlog❤️ You are super sweet, wish u a speedy recovery...I just had my hysterectomy done two weeks back and some of the pains and discomfort I can really relate to. Thank you for sharing your story.
God bless you!
Love
Thank you for watching and for the kind words! Wishing you a speedy and smooth recovery ❤
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching! Hope you found it helpful 💜
Very informative thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing - best wishes for continued recovery!
Thank you! ❤
Hysterectomy at 23 here, scheduled in December!
@angelicabarreto5202 yay!!! I love to hear that for you! Hope you get lots of relief 😄 Wishing you the best for surgery and recovery 💜
I hope ovaries are not included…bec it’s a big change especially at your age.
I know this is a year ago. I’m getting my hysterectomy soon and scared about it. I’ve been in pain every day and nauseous after I had my last baby. Heavy periods etc. But wanted to ask, did you throw up on your periods before you had this surgery? I’m nervous about throwing up. Hate it. Thank you for your video.
I had an IUD so I didn't have periods but I did have nausea and vomiting that seemed random at first then seem to happen about every 4 weeks almost like it was lining up with when my period would be but then it continued to escalate until it was happening every day, multiple times a day and pretty much consumed my life. It took a few months of recovery for the nausea and stuff to fade for me.
I hope all goes well with your surgery and that you get lots of relief! Wishing you the best on your recovery journey 💜
I’m 13 days post op, and my mental health is really taking a hit because I’m not able to exercise. Have you experienced anything like that?
Thank for sharing your experience, and I hope your recovery starts going up steadily ❤
Sort of but not exactly. I was pretty physically limited prior to surgery so I didn't have issues with taking it easy while recovering but I did struggle mentally around months 1 and 2 when I felt like I should have been farther along in recovery. The thing that got me through was reminding myself that the situation was temporary and I would get better and be able to do the things that brought me joy again eventually but at that present moment I needed to lean into resting.
Healing takes time and the best thing we can do for ourselves is be kind and patient to our body and mind. Hope your mental health takes a turn for the better and that your recovery goes smoothly 💜
@@morrigansmagikalmakings Thanks for that very important reminder! It’s often quite difficult for me to have kindness and compassion for myself, especially being as strong-willed and impatient as I am; but I’m doing my best, and trying to keep my mind occupied. I started crocheting again, and that’s been fun! Anyway, thanks again for the advice!
How are you doing now? I'm only 5 days post-op and my mental healthy has gone downhill fast. 😢
@@lemir3559 oh no love. Try too listen to anything that's positive for you to help with that.
Have you experienced any body changes or weight gain after your hysterectomy?
I did gain weight but not excessive. I was about 20 lbs underweight when I had surgery. Now I am a good weight where I feel good and stronger
Great Vlog… stay positive!
Thank you ❤
Do you mind if I ask how long your procedure was plesse?
So I arrived at the hospital at like 6am and left around 1 pm. I want to say the actual procedure time a couple of hours but don't remember exactly. I have another video about surgery day which is part 1 in the hysterectomy series and that video probably answers your question better since I was talking about everything while it was fresh in my mind. Hope that helps 💜
@@morrigansmagikalmakings thank you x
Are you taking any hormone replacements?
@@mariemarquez2480 no. I still have my ovaries
I just saw that you had posted these recovery segments, can’t believe I wasn’t aware of them! I watched them all .this morning. So sorry it’s not been all rainbows 🌈 and butterflies 🦋 but hopefully it’ll get there! Your body has been through hell and those hormones can really be a b!t@h! Still, overall it sounds like you’re managing and recovering as well as can be expected. Enjoy the ups, get through the downs, and I know you’ll always stay positive 😊🌈🦋🦄😎 Love you! ❤️🩹
Great advice! Thank you ❤ I've definitely been working on getting through the downs. Hopefully these hormones settle out soon and things continue to get better!
Day 22 can confirm 😢
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My is this 19th May 2023
Is this surgery did you lost weight??
I have gained weight since my surgery but I was underweight before surgery from not being able to eat. Now I am at a healthy weight since I can eat again. Hope your surgery goes well 💜
I lost a little bit of weight am 5 weeks post op...and I wasn't eating 5 days afta surgery that's why
I can't stand sitting and laying around after my hysterectomy.
I either preferred to be standing or laying back at an incline. The worst part about laying down completely for me was trying to get back up and sitting too upright made my insides feel all compressed. Luckily all that got better with time especially once the gas went away
@@morrigansmagikalmakings I bought my handicapped walkers,canes,wheelchairs,. Shower chair. Hand railings,at goodwill store. I like my bedside railing you put between mattress. I can grab the bar to pull my self up to a sitting position to get out of bed. I don't have anyone to help at home.
@@shirlburris-fg8eq It sounds like sounds like you were very prepared and think others that might be going through this alone will find this helpful when preparing! I can't imagine how difficult it must be to not have anyone to help at home... Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope the pain gets better soon
I have clear cell endometrial uterine cancer. That's why I got the full hysterectomy
My gas pains have been absolutely delightful. NOT! It’s like they grew fingers and like poking me in my bladder and bowels. No hormone issues - I’m 66. But exhausted? OH YES!!
Those gas pains are no joke! That fatigue hit me out of no where around the second week and took me out 😆 fortunately both the gas and tiredness should pass (hopefully sooner rather than later). Wishing you the best on your recovery journey 💜💜💜
I drank banana and strawberry smoothie for constipation. Works. I don't like meds.
The smoothie is a such a great idea! I was not a fan of the meds either. I think I took them for about a week but stopped them because I felt like they were messing with my stomach too much. Wishing you the best and hope your recovery goes well! The hardest part is the surgery and the following few weeks but it gets better with time 💜