I am having a hysterectomy tomorrow due to fibroid tumors...I am wondering if there is any bleeding after the surgery. Will I need to use "napkins"?? Also, I have to stay overnight, so should I take a robe?? I have heard that you have to get up and walk around before you are released. Any advice is welcomed!
2007-02-22 01:19:39 · 10 answers · asked by luvRoush99 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hi,
answer is - yes and yes
also - very loose fitting pants or sweats
- you will probably have a large incision about half way between your belly button and pubic bone so you will not want anything pushing on it
also, shoes you don't have to tie - you will not want to bend over and you will not want to walk the hospital halls in the paper slippers they give you
walk a lot - gets you back to health quicker and remember you CAN"T lift ANYTHING till doc says it is ok
J
wife had same procedure for same reason
2007-02-22 01:27:16 · answer #1 · answered by jewells_40 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I also have fibroids and need to have a hysterectomy but keep putting it off. I don't know much about it yet but I would think you would probably have to use a maxi-pad for a little while. You will have to get up and walk around before you go home so taking a robe would be a good idea. I have had a c-section and trust me, getting up and walking around totally sucks but the more you do it the better you will feel. Sorry not much help but I hope this surgery makes you feel better than you have in a long time. Good-luck and get plenty of rest.
2007-02-22 09:27:15 · answer #2 · answered by Mustang Sally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you do have to get up and walk around before you are released but typically that won't happen until the second or third day. I took a robe just to help keep warm (hospital blankets suck LOL)
The bleeding will depend on how well your surgery goes. You may have a little, you may have a lot, or you may have none at all. No one can really say until you have the surgery.
I didn't have any problems until I got home. My best advice to you is to make sure that you obey the weight restrictions because that will strain the muscles and cause you to bleed.
Also, don't be afraid to ask for painkillers. If one doesn't work, ask for a different one. And tell them if it doesn't work. You have nothing to lose by having them help alleviate your pain.
I would also bring some loose fitting pants and a loose draping dress with you for when you go home. I wasn't able to get the pants on, but I was able to wear a loose jumper home and that helped a lot.
And when you get picked up, who's ever picking you up from the hospital should bring a couple pillows to help pad you in. And they should pick the least bumpy route.
Feel free to messenger me if you have any other questions. My surgery was due to cancer, but it amounts to the same thing. Hopefully this helps you!
2007-02-22 09:47:37 · answer #3 · answered by roostercf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Too bad you had not asked this a bit sooner.
There's a wonderful hysterectomy support site online that would have helped you with your pre-op questions.
http://www.hystersisters.com
The site will come in handy once you're back home from the hospital. Be sure to check it out.
I had my hysterectomy (horizontal abdominal incision) 7 weeks ago. I was up within 24 hrs and home within 48.
I did take a robe and used it when I got up to walk around the hall. Be sure to get up and walk around as it helps with gas issues after surgery.
As for answering question about bleeding, it depends on what type of surgery you have.
I was told I might have some bleeding post-op, but I never did. But other women who have had same surgery have.
Everyone is different so one person's experience may not be what you experience.
Good luck on your surgery ... take good care!
2007-02-22 22:35:05 · answer #4 · answered by Nutz4Skwerls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello im 32 and just recently went thru this about a yr ago, i did have some bleeding and discharge which was normal from this for about a week or so. when i had my surgery i didnt bring a robe and i did walk around some in the hospital because they do advise you to do that. i had my hysterectomy for polyps in the uterus. and depending on which way they go thru on your hysterectomy as to your recovery time. i think i was back to work in 6 weeks. and if they dont tell you sometimes after getting all healed and what not when you finally are able to tolerate intercourse you will bleed some and dont freak out cause thats normal. good luck and my prayers go out to you....
2007-02-22 11:08:13 · answer #5 · answered by ladybug7172004 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well my mom had one about 5 years ago and yes u will have bleeding after so i would bring some and if u want to bring a robe u can if not u will be in the hospital gown. And yes i think they made her walk. Good luck with ur surgery! Hope it goes well!!
2007-02-22 09:25:48 · answer #6 · answered by Jessica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had a hysterectomy but it was when I was 29 due to cancer and I did bleed but it was only for two days . My sister just had one and she is 50 and she did not bleed after 1st day so I think it all varies . yes you do have to walk it helps relieve the tightness . after a few walks it gets much better . Take care
2007-02-22 09:27:51 · answer #7 · answered by wishbee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother had a hysterectomy for the exact same reason.
She had residual bleeding for about a week, maybe a bit longer.
She also took a robe to the hospital, but did not use it overly much as she stayed in her room until she went home.
2007-02-22 09:23:42 · answer #8 · answered by Raising6Ducklings! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes there will be some bleeding, and you should bring your own robe or something comfortable. I had a hysterectomy years ago, and I was opened side to side. You will do fine, God bless and put angels on your pillows.
2007-02-22 09:34:42 · answer #9 · answered by fluffyflo_1999 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They wanted me to have this surgery over a year ago because I have the biggest fybroid that they have ever seen but I didnt go through with it.I am hoping that menopause shrinks the tumor so that it can be lasered away.I've read that many more people die from the surgery than from fibroids.You are brave,,I am not.
2007-02-22 09:23:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋