hysterectomy?

Question

i am having a hysterectomy in two weeks time and really starting to worry myself about it, Is the operation as bad as some women make out any info will be great

Answer 1

i'm 10 weeks post surgery. i had a lot of pain the first 3 days but it was nothing even close to what i let my mind imagine it to be. at about 14 days i didnt need any more pain meds even though there was some pain but nothing i couldnt handle. do as much walking as you can afterwards, listen to your body and stop when it says to stop, NO house cleaning!!! especially vacuuming, mopping, laundry, and the dishes. dont lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk. your dr may tell you that you can go to 25 pounds, but keep 1 thing in mind....you have only one chance to heal correctly the first time!!!!! do your body a favor and give it as much rest and recouperation time as you can get by with. cook your meals and freeze them in advance in small containers. clean your house spotless before surgery otherwise it will start to drive you crazy afterwards. the day before you go in put fresh sheets on the bed, and things to keep you occupied nearby. (tv, puzzle books, a bell to ring your servants.) get a large supply of gas-x, you will be eating them like candy. keep a fly swatter handy to hurt anyone who makes you laugh. dont watch anything funny with anyone else, giggles are contageous and you will have to beat the gigglers to death. if you like to read, keep a book next to the toilet, you will need something to occupy your time. gulping down stool softeners with prune juice is a bad idea unless you have nothing else to do for the rest of the day and have a thick book. all small children and pets should be kept on a leash at least half the room distance away from you. older children should be given a crash course in laundry and cooking, that way you wont be naked and starving and it will come in handy when they are driven crazy and walk out the door (just kidding about the door part). steal the tv remote the moment you get home or you will be forced to watch what others want to watch, this could lead to giggle fits and be a danger for them. all in all its a vacation for 4-8 weeks. you wont be expected to do anything at all, if someone does expect you to do something then open the front door, put them on the other side of it, close it, lock it, and go back to bed. oh, and stay in jammies, with no makeup for as long as you can get away with it. the moment you put on clothes that look like you might possibly be back to normal is the moment everyone else stops babying you. its your body, your healing time, enjoy it and make everyone else miserable.

Answer 2

I had a hysterectomy-type op about 4 years ago - I had endometriosis. The op itself was very straightforward and although there was some pain (more like a deep ache) the relief I felt from all the pain I had previously experienced far outweighed what I experienced after. The main thing is to do as you are told - don't try to over do things, but don't molly-coddle yourself.... take things slowly, if you feel a twinge then stop until you a ready to carry on - get others in the house, or friends, to pitch in with things like washing, ironing, keeping the house clean. If you don't have any help around, then leave it for a couple of days, or even a couple of weeks - I promise it won't disappear!! Keep the wound immaculately clean, warm baths are better than showers during the healing time, rest up as often as you need to, practice all the exercises you are given (pelvic floor and such like) (benefits include an improved sex life!!!) ... keep all your checkup appointments and don't be afraid to voice any worries or concerns you may have, no matter how trivial they may seem to you - they will either be allayed as just a worry, or will ensure you get immediate assistance and treatment when you need it.
Most of all, keep your mind occupied - nothing worse than constantly being aware of healing.
I was walking in less than 24 hours, up and down stairs after 24-48 hours and back up and running after three months - by following the above advice.
Wishing you well.

Answer 3

I had a hysterectomy about 10 months ago. I had what is called a bikini line incision. The first night after surgery was a blur. I was on a moriphine pump so that I could get pain medicine when I needed it. I also had a catheter. All of this was removed the next day and I went home on day three. Pain was moderate with medication. I had to take it easy for six weeks. I was worried too, but it really wasn't that bad. Good Luck!

Answer 4

I had a hysterectomy 10 years ago and never looked back. Mine was total, womb,overy's the lot. I was back to work after 3 weeks, has no ill effects whatsoever. I was put on Premarin HRT 1.25 mills and I have never been or felt so good. Ask about Premarin, these tables stop brittle bones in old age. Dont listen to those women who say it is a bad operation, all I can tell you, it wasnt for me it changed my whole life. Before I had the op I was bleeding for 19 months solid and they even put me on male hormone tablets to stop the bleeding. Trust me if you are suffering now, you wont regret the hysterectomy at all. So stop worrying you will be fine.

Answer 5

I had a hysterectomy about a year and a half, let me tell you it was the best thing I could do. I had really bad painfull periods. Mine was laser surgery which means they cut about 2 small incisions about the size of your fingernail and remove the uterus in pieces thru your vagina. The recovery may be painfull for the first week or so but gets better in time. Make sure you have somebody with you during recovery, and if you feel pain take the pain meds your doc prescribes. Good luck.

Answer 6

I had mine some time ago and I think the procedure has been improved in recent years. My advice:
- You will be tired so enjoy the rest and dont be afraid to ask for and accept help - dont try to be a matyr or overdo things before you're ready
- You may be a bit 'tired and emotional' because of the hormone changes so be kind to yourself - little tr eats are good!
- Dont put up with pain unnecessarily, if you need pain relief ask for it
- Remember the procedure will be for health reasons so any symptoms you're having will improve - you will feel great in a few months and perhaps get a new lease on life

Answer 7

No,it's not so bad.Actually it was a big relief. I had a big cyst and it was causing me a lot of pain. No more period! I have no problems whatsoever. Just know that it might take a few tries to get your hormone meds right. If they are leaveing the ovaries,you might not need them,They took mine. So my doctor put me on Estratest. Good Luck and don't worry. Let me know how you're doing.'kay?

Answer 8

A hysterectomy is while they do away with the uterus. on condition that a fetus grows contained in the uterus, there is not any risk you have to be pregnant. the reason you're no longer getting your classes is given which you haven't any longer have been given any uterus. classes are while the liner if the uterus (blood and tissue) are expelled from the physique.

Answer 9

i had a full hysterectomy 10 months ago and i can assure you it isn't that bad, I had my ovaries out and i don't have to take any hormone replacement at all so don't worry about it

Answer 10

I had this operation in april this year and had everything taken away. I had no problems after op. and have never felt better. Go for it and see the difference it will make. Good luck and dont be scared