Hysterectomy Day 9 Post Op Recovery - The Truth
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ย. 2024
- I had a total hysterectomy laparoscopic (LAVH) with the Da Vinci Method on April 11th 2016. I had my uterus, both fallopian tubes, left ovary and cervix removed.
I had this performed in hopes of easing my chronic pain condition PCS or Pelvic Congestion Syndrome.
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I had my hysterectomy 8 days ago... I just got back from Wal-Mart. My incision site hurts but I feel really good. I am short-winded right now. It hurts to cough but I feel really good. I walked to the mailbox the second day home. My hysterectomy was so much easier than my cystectomy 20 years ago. Ur videos have been very helpful! I have also lost 12 pounds since my surgery.
Hi Blair. I love your channel. I had a total hysterectomy via laparoscopic surgery. Thank you so much for these videos. I haven't had a lot of pain, but I do have swelly belly, soreness, digestive issues, and extreme fatigue. I keep feeling like I should do more because I get these mini bursts of energy. But just taking a shower or sitting on the couch or reading a book makes me tired. I'm mostly in bed with my feet up. It's encouraging to know that it's normal to still be on rest mode. People keep reminding me that it hasn't even been two weeks, but sometimes to me it feels like forever. However, I am very happy that I had this procedure. I was experiencing extremely painful periods with intense bleeding. The pathology of my uterus showed excessive adenomyosis. Thank you agin for sharing your experiences.
Awww thank you so much for the kind words.....so glad these videos have been helpful and give you some extra support right now. I felt the same as you girl, so I totally get it. So glad the surgery helped with your pain levels. Sounded like it was very much needed
Hi Blair! I’m so glad to have found your videos. I had my hysterectomy done 7 days ago and It’s been rough. Yesterday, I was torturing myself for not be feeling better already. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! It reminded to be nice to myself and to give me time (as long as needed) to heal.
Hey Carla! I'm so glad my vlogs have been so helpful. Your so very welcome. How are things going now? How's your healing?
Today is day 8 post op for me and watching your video affirms how I feel. Hearing your story is comforting. Thanks, I'm gonna take another nap now.
Your so very welcome :) I'm so glad it helps.
I read lots of other ladies saying they were up and almost back to normal by day 5….here I am on day 5 and GP has just tripled my pain relief!! I have been experiencing cramps like I never had in my life, even bleeding when I had a wee. Until this video I was scared something had gone wrong or I am a total wuss!!! Thank you for this SO SO much. God bless and stay safe x
Thank you so much for posting such honest, heartfelt videos. I'm day 5 post op of a total abdominal hysterectomy (my uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes were removed.) By day 3 gas and bowels began to move, which was painful art the time but such a relief by late evening. I scaled back to taking only one painkiller per day. On day 4 everything stopped moving again but then came down like an avalanche late last night such that I didn't fall asleep until after 6 am this morning. I'm trying to balance staying hydrated with sleeping properly but haven't figured out the balance yet.... And to make things even more challenging, my 40-year old body is experiencing hot flashes, which started months before I had the surgery. If nothing else I'm realizing that I have to learn to trust the healing process and accept that the best thing I can do is focus on getting as much rest as possible.
I am going in for my abdominal hysterectomy in a few days. I have had 9 cone biopsies since my pregnancy with my twins 9 years ago. Ive got cervical dysphasia currently BUT for 9 years ive fought my insurance to pay for my surgery and FINALLY my new obgyn got it done! I have been in horrible pelvic and low back pain as well as heavy bleeding since the mis placed IUD after birth with my twins. I have to get abdominal instead of the scope because of a previous tummy tuck the scope will damage the ab wall. I have been very up beat and positive through this whole thing and watching your videos has help a lot! I will be out of work for 8 weeks but thankfully I have awesome kids and family to help. I am so happy that your husband is extremely supportive and helped you every step of the way! Thank you again for these awesome videos!
Mikala Rezac awww thank you girl!!! I’m so glad these videos have been so helpful for you :) please check back in with me and let me know how your doing post hysto
Blair Dreessen unfortunately my experience was not a positive one. I woke up in a world of pain and my surgeon didn’t write instructions for a pain pump. I was bawling for 7 hours until she came back to finally order the pain pump. They inflated my catheter too big so I also had that pain. I basically walked out of the hospital as soon as they removed it. I have to get a different pain medication which will hopefully last more than 2 hours. Today is day 3 pretty rough but I finally found a comfortable spot to sit. I am keeping my fingers crossed that today is the worst.
Thank you so much, Blair, for your candor and honesty. I just found your videos as I sit in my hospital bed on day 2 after my partial hyst. I'll be going home soon and needed this reminder that I will need to relax and listen to my body. All the best.
So glad you found my videos and they have been so helpful
I just had my hysterectomy on 7/11/17, and I want to say thank you for your videos. I have felt so alone. I saw some people taking about gas problems. This is horrible for me. I am literally doing labor breathing just to get through it. I'm going to be watching more of your videos. Again thank you! I am a emotional wreck but finding your videos is helping me a lot.
brittany rosales your so very welcome. I'm so glad they are helping you right now. I was extremely emotional during my healing which can be normal for some women. Your body went through a lot. Just listen to what your body needs. So if you need to cry just cry. I know what really helped was just connecting in with other women who were going through this same journey as me. Do you have women to chat with daily?
Blair Dreessen I'm trying to talk to others. It's hard because I feel like a burden to others. I have my mom and she has helped so much. And I will make sure I let myself cry.
brittany rosales that's so great you have your mom supporting you. Do you have other hystersisters? Ladies who have had this surgery or going through the recovery at the same time as you?
Blair Dreessen unfortunately no, and the ones that did have it our the ones who " were back to work by the second week cause they were bored" which made me happy I found you. I watched your videos and cried with you. It felt so good to hear from someone who understood what I am feeling. I honestly can't thank you enough for your videos.
Thank you for sharing ALL these feelings out loud!!!! You are making me feel "normal"
I'm 2 weeks post-op and today I feel worse than I have the last few days. This is definitely a slower process than I anticipated!
Sorry to hear your having some bad days right now. Have you been doing more lately? I know I had to really take things super slow or else it would really lead to some bad days. It didn't seem to take much either esp in the beginning.
I'm in week 3 of a total ab hyst. I had everything removed due to endo, ovarian cysts, and fibroids. I was feeling great in week 2 but the last few days I've been very sore and feeling like I took 2 steps backwards. I've decided to relax for another 2 weeks even though the Dr said I can go outside and drive I'm just not comfortable enough yet. I feel better than on day 1 or week 1 just not 100%. So, yes it is a very slow process. We can do. Stay blessed!
Thank you for sharing your journey I am Day 12 post op hysterectomy and Tummy Tuck this is definitely a hard painful journey but I am pushing thru watching your video lets me know that I am not alone thank u
Your so very welcome girl
I am feeling better today swelling has gone down as well :)
thank u for asking have an amazing day
I had a partial abdominal hysterectomy two weeks ago, and what you said is right, talking, taking a shower can make you feel so tired.
I'm grateful and thankful..I'm 11 days post op..i haven't taken any pain pills since returning home from the hospital..i have already done way to much..a ton of laundry and have even been grocery shopping..i do feel a lot of fatigue but i also try to rest..although i feel like I'm just laying around being lazy..I'm supposed to go back to work in a couple days but i see my Dr tomorrow she will let me know for sure..I'm a hairstylist and can't really see myself being ready to stand 8hrs a day..oh my gosh but now i have these crazy hot flashes.. some gas issues but once that subsided i was good..
Shannon O hey girl how you doin? Did you go back to work? I for sure wouldn’t have been able to be on my feet that many hours at a time. The exhaustion and getting the strength back takes time.
I'm on day 9 post up and I can concur with everything you said 🥺
Thank you for your videos! I go in for mine tomorrow and I'm freaking out!!
Your so welcome :) So glad they were helpful! Sorry I'm just now seeing this comment though.....how are you doing now?
Having one soon and I truly appreciate your video showing the reality.
I have my hysterectomy in a few days and your videos are very helpful thank you so much
I'm so glad these videos are helping you lady
Best decision I have ever made healing was a bit annoying but im all healed and doing great
Got mine this morning! My pain is on scale of 3 , what's is bothering is the gas 😒 oh lord .... other than that I am happy ❤
Oh yea the gas was the worst!!! How you doing now?
Wendy Cordova
I just had my complete hysterectomy resulting from cancer on Dec. 8th, leaving the hospital at 7:00 PM. I had it done at Cedar Sinai. I'd love to mention my Gyno's name but I don't think that's allowed. Regardless she is a specialist in robotic surgery, among her other talents. On Dec. 9th I was taking walks through the hood and just happy as a clam. Dec. 10. Pain? I don't have any. My doctor discussed the prescriptions she would be giving me after. I told her I wouldn't need them. Surprised she said she'd order them anyway and if I didn't want them, just let the pharmacy know. I didn't even have problems going to the bathroom, except for the burning the first day while peeing, after that no problems. I just drink lots of water, took the stool softener and there I went! Today is Dec. 13th. I'm doing light housework, driving and resting. I plan on starting up my training program for cycling on Saturday, Dec. 16th, only on my trainer in the house. I'm 67 and race bikes so it's imperative not to loss my fitness level. That's one of the factors in my mind why I'm having so little trouble, I was fit when I went into the surgery. It couldn't hurt. I also went in with a very positive attitude, no fear and believing that everything would come out perfectly.
PUMA JPUMA so glad to hear you are doing so well. How are you doing now?
Everyone heals differently and just have to listen to their bodies. I just know this surgery for most takes more time to heal and bounce back. I too was in good physical shape heading into surgery but it was the normal 8 week recovery time that most women experience
You are so so right about us all being different. It's been three weeks and some and I'm back up to 15-20 miles on the bike. Your posts are wonderful, filled with excellent insight and information. Thanks again for posting.
So true. Feeling sore and crappy are normal. Thank you for pointing them out. Sometimes I think I wasn't getting better but it is all part of the recovery process. Pain meds and my binder are my best friends post op right now. I maybe walking but I take it easy as well. When you are on pain meds you feel like all is well until your body says it's not afterwards. 6-8 weeks is the recovery time and I thought the doctor was kidding, he wasn't. I am on my third week, still sore but definitely lesser than the previous weeks.
Thank you for sharing. I'm scheduled for surgery this coming Friday Sep. 02. I'm so nervous.
Hey lady sorry I'm just now responding to this message.....how are you doing now post op?
I hope you're feeling better now :) I am having my hysterectomy tomorrow! (May24th).
I'm doing much better thanks :) How are you doing.....how's recovery going?
Hi I've just had a total hysterectomy it's day 15 now and sometimes I feel like I've been hit by a truck and pain aswell as being tired so I guess I need to rest more hopefully I be a lot better soon but defo not a walk in the park xx
i'm 8 days post op, i'm tired and sore. I went to the gym to walk on the treadmill. Like you I need to rest more and get irritated easy.
Day 9 is certainly a beast. .. Whoa! Day 9 for me today.
Niko Paul hey lady how you doing now? Sorry I'm just now seeing your message. Not sure why I didn't see it sooner
Feel free to reach out and we can chat more one on one. My email is infofitwithblair@gmail.com. Also you can find me on Facebook too. I am also in an amazing online Facebook hysterectomy group that I can connect ya with.
Niko Paul I just had a total historectomy it’s been a bout 4 weeks now and I’m still in pain and I have my ups and downs as well :(
Had mine yesterday. Sore doesn't cover it.
Oh man lady I'm so sorry that I am just now seeing your message.....how are you doing now?
OMG..... I really hope you're feeling better. I have to have a Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy ( Uterus, Fallopian tubs, and cervix) on June 2, 2016! I'm so nervous.. This will be my first Major surgery. Thanks for sharing. Hope you're feeling better by now.
Hey Kimberly! I'm feeling much better now and at my 8 week mark. How are you doing now on day 5 of your recovery?
I am doing wonderful!!!!! The only thing that actually made me cry was my first bowel movement. The surgery it self went great! Recovery is great! Gas isn't bad at all!!! It is not what I thought! I feel like I can go walking! LOLLLLLLL but I know I can't. Oh and the little soreness from my incisions. The worst thing for me right now is finding a comfortable place to sleep! Wish I could have brought the hospital bed home with me. Thanks for checking on me!
So glad to hear things are going so smoothly for you. I know the first BM......horrible.....I totally get ya. How you doing now?
+Blair Dreessen things are going great!!! my incision in my navel was kind of bothering me tonight. just felt very sore. but other than that I have been great!
+Mrs . Kimberly Walker I had one incision too that caused me some grief. It was just a suture that wasn't fully dissolving fast enough. I've been hearing that from many ladies too.
Im on day 9 and omgosh..still alot of painful cramping in front and back (super painful)...and having emotional breakdown at times...and super exhausted. Ugh..
I had a radical hysterectomy 7 weeks ago. Ive lost 70 pounds in weight. Can hardly walk. Feeling really sick. Very weak. Think the surgeon screwed up. I DO NOT RECOMEND THIS SURGERY.
I had a full hysterectomy and a right ovary removal. I have 2 daughters 7 and 2. and I'm having a horrible time keeping up with them and I'm starting to become irritated with my husband. he has finals and he works full time. I'm a stay at home mom and I know it's my job but I need help and he's never home , he is either working or spends all his free time at a local coffee shop or friends house studying. I just need a break. When I ask him for help he acts as if I'm a bother and should just be back to my old self. #feelingalone #icanonlydosomuch #7dayofrecovery
Oh no girl I'm so sorry!!! Do you have any family or friends that can come help you right now? Your still so early on in your recovery and really should be resting
Katherine Wright how are you now?
So me on day 9! I still felt like I had just been hit by a dump truck. buts it day 11 and I feel a ton better. except I have been running around all over the house since day 3 and take a 2 hour nap every day. I'm barely sitting or lying. I just make sure I don't lift anything.
Hope your doing well in recovery girl! How you doing now?
I was pushing myself to get up cook, move around, talk, and laugh because it day 5 post op, but now I understand the exhaustion i feel after doing so. Its really a terrible sometimes painful feeling. 😔
Kila B TV yea it’s pretty nuts how exhausted you can get by just the littlest of things. I hope you have been getting rest girl. Don’t over do it
I'm 11 days post op and omg the gastritis it's killing me I've been very active since surgery taking care of myself by myself. Taking short walks ect. No gas body pains but pelvic pains due to gas. I don't even wanna eat it's torture. And everytime I get the pelvic gas I spot. Is this normal. ? I'm taking proboitics and digestive enzymes but still when I eat I go straight to he'll. Help
Thank you 🙏🏾
You are so welcome girl!
march 21 i had a raical hysterectomy and i have had a catheter ever since how long will my not function
I am having mine done next month .
Same Day 9 - 6/8/2018. Feel the same. Ugh. True stuff.
What type of pain management did you have? Did you have narcotic pain medication or did they give you NSAIDs only? I will be having a partial in May and I'm just curious. I work overnights and I actually do less at work than I do at home, so I'm trying to gauge about how long to take off work.
I was on vicodin and ibuprofen. It really depends on you and how your healing for how long you will be off work. I knew some women who were back after 2-3 weeks but a lot that needed closer to 6 weeks.
Thanks for making these. I know I'm 3 years a late lol. My surgery is 2 weeks before christmas and I'm wondering what exactly I'll be able to do. I cant imagine I'll be cooking a huge meal , and traveling so much in that day. .idk I have fibro so I suspect this will prolong my recovery . I'm very nervous.
Jillian lea ooh that’s a tough one. Don’t think you will be able to do much. You have to take care of yourself. I’m having an abdominal hysterectomy soon and I’m just balling all the time. It’s a long recovery. My uterus is too big to do it differently. I’m not sure if I’m having it this month but the holidays are around the corner and I know I will miss a lot of stuff and that’s okay. Take care of yourself after your surgery. Everything can wait.
@@rociosoltero7542 thanks so much. My uterus is enlarged too and I am worried about that ....but I guess they won't know until they get in there. I wish you all the best
OMG.... Mine is coming up in June... Im good with pain but, oh my....
had mine 6 days ago and I feel great. the gas was my only issue. I think I used the pain meds twice and that's only on day 3.
So good to hear lady! How are you doing now?
omg I feel amazing!!! I had my 6 week yesterday and everything went well! my recovery was pretty easy and I am now back to full normal activities. I feel like a new person! thank you for this video it was very helpful!
how many days you need to be off of work?
I own my business and work from home so thankfully I didn't have to worry about taking time off or a boss :) But if I was working outside the home most certainly would have needed 6 weeks at least. I didn't even start driving on my own till 5-6 weeks
I am scheduled to have a hysterectomy on July 11, they are going to remove my uterus and cervix. Any advice for me?
Hey Donna :) Take it very slow and plan to have help for at least the first 2 weeks and a full 6 weeks off from work. You might go back sooner but better to have the time in so you can fully recovery. I'm 11 weeks now and still recovering from mine. Are you on facebook? There is a great support group on there that really helped me.....or feel free to email me too infofitwithblair@gmail.com
Thank you so much.
Thank you for sharing your vlogs I will be having my surgery in 2 1/2 weeks and am getting more nervous the closer it gets, gonna enjoy eating all that I can for Thanksgiving because surgery is the week after
I'm going to find out Thursday if I am going to have a hysterectomy, I'm scared :(
Hey lady how did the appt go? What did they decide?
+Blair Dreessen I'm thankful to say that I won't need one as of yet but have multiple cysts on ovaries and I will need surgery in a month