My mom had a hysterectomy, and I just wanted to know what were some things I'd need to help her with for the month or so that she's recovering? She'll have family members and friends aorund to help her with the housework (I can't do much bending and lifting myself as I'm very pregnant), but if you've had a hyseterectomy, what are some things you'd love someone to do for you? Like do her shopping, make her dinner, etc? Or just keep her company?
2007-07-04 19:10:07 · 5 answers · asked by grayhare 6 in Health ➔ Women's Health
OK. Having had one a couple years ago, here's what you need to know. First of all, it's very painful for several weeks, especially the first few. People shouldn't be "helping with the housework". They should be doing the housework for her for at least a month, preferably six weeks. This was major surgery. She should not be going up and downstairs for a week or two and then should start going only once a day slowly. Get her a bell, whistle, or intercom to summon help.
She should not do any shopping, making dinner, or whatever. She should be in bed with tv, remote, crosswords, books, or whatever makes her comfortable and the bathroom very close by.
Keep her company? By all means. Play a board game with her or cards or something if she likes those kinds of things. She will get really bored doing nothing, but if she overdoes too quickly she will end up in the hospital. Besides, she will be on pain killers and could end up falling or something. Someone should be there so she's not alone, especially the first week or two. Then she can be left alone but someone should be there for meals and stuff and there should be someone to call in case of emergencies. She will not be able to drive. Feel free to email me if you have other questions. Been there, done that.
BTW, the person who said their mom went to a concert the day she came home..... um..... if she really had a hysterectomy she would have been in a hospital that night. You can barely walk when you come home.
2007-07-04 19:19:41 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She might not be able to vaccume or sweep the floor after this surgery, ask her if the doctor suggested she stay away from these activities and then you could help her with that and after you have your baby she can return the favor because you won't be allowed to vaccume or sweep floors. It's a motion that can harm the back.
Otherwise I bet your mom would just appreciate your company and maybe if she's feeling down, some magazines for reading.
2007-07-04 19:33:14 · answer #2 · answered by susandorey 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wish I had a daughter like you when I had mine years ago
Like you said, shopping, make her dinner and best of all
keep her company or just ask her............
She should not be allowed to lift anything for at least 6 weeks or will suffer later.
2007-07-04 19:16:51 · answer #3 · answered by darcy m 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
company because if se lost her ovarys se can become sad/emotional just bethere 4 her keep hermind off of it she will soon feel like she is less of a woman this is NOT true this is when she will need you most and you being there will alow her to trust you enough to share how imbarrassed she is. that is what i did 4 my mom.....
2007-07-04 19:18:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my mom did really good after she had hers. The day she got home she went to a concert so I dont think you will need to do too much
2007-07-04 19:16:06 · answer #5 · answered by Sam B 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋