Total Hysterectomy?

Question

Just had a total hysterectomy on thursday, i was wondering whether u can have a bath as i have been having showers.

it was a vaginal hysterectomy

Answer 1

Give your doctor a call. His nurse can even tell you. This should have been covered in your discharge briefing. Did you have an incision? This could have some bearing on the shower vs. bath. I had a total vaginal hysterectomy so I had no external incision and could bathe or shower once I got back on my feet. (Which was that night...LOL.) Call and ask.

Good luck.

Answer 2

My uterus was also enlarged, and I had cramps and heavy bleeding as well. Turns out it wasn't fibroid tumors, it was Menorrhagia. I had also become dangerously anemic. My doctor and I discussed my options, and we both agreed that a hysterectomy was best in my case (my mother was battling uterine cancer at the time). I also had the choice of a "complete" (removing ovaries) versus "partial" (leaving ovaries), and I chose the complete. My decision was based on the fact that my mother had uterine cancer, and what truly causes cancer isn't known for sure. I didn't want to take chances with genetics, and as I told my doctor, "Why did my mother's cancer grow on her uterus rather than her ovaries? Who's to say if she hadn't had her uterus, it wouldn't have grown on her ovaries?" I decided not to risk it. I do take a very low-dose estrogen pill each day, and will slowly wean off of them over the next few years. My GYN said she didn't want me to go through menopause yet, and would regulate the estrogen so I would go through it gradually. My surgery was in January this year; I'm 42. Mine was abdominal, bikini incision. I healed very well; was out of bed the second day (after anesthesia wore off), and was getting around fine before leaving the hospital. The incision area was sore, of course, and there was swelling in the area, but it was tolerable. Six weeks later I was back at work, doing well, and it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. My step-mom had a complete hysterectomy about 6 yrs ago, and hers WAS due to fibroid tumors. She did very well also, took a low dose estrogen pill for a few years, and she also says it's the best thing she's ever done. However, hysterectomy isn't for everyone. It's a very personal choice, and one that should not be made lightly. Definitely talk to your doctor about the options, results other women have had with each, problems and issues with each, etc. and make a decision that is right for YOU. If you are still concerned, see a second doctor for another opinion. It's your body, and your decision. Don't let anyone (not even us!) push you into a decision that may not be right for you. Best wishes!

Answer 3

Generally speaking, a bath is not advisable during the first week; however, whatever your doctor says in your case is what you should follow. Some surgeons give the ok for a bath after 48 hrs. Call their office and ask the nurse if it's okay for you to do so.

Feel better.

Answer 4

is important to get moving, to encourage the circulation. It is normal to take a few days before your bowels start functioning properly. You may be given advice on gentle leg exercise, to prevent thrombosis, and you may be asked to wear special stockings. You may also be given heparin as an injection under the skin. This is a blood thinning injection given twice daily for five days. It prevents clotting of the blood in your legs or your lungs. You will have to put off bathing or having a shower for two or three days after the operation.

Answer 5

Because it is major surgery, I suggest asking the doc.

Answer 6

ITS not recommended
but if you do make it warm not hot