Walking After a Hysterectomy Weeks 1-7 | Physio Weekly Guide for FAST Recovery
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- Know how much walking after a hysterectomy is safe and promotes your recovery with this Physiotherapist post-operative walking guide for weeks 1-7. Michelle from www.pelvicexercises.com.au guides you week-by-week with tips for reducing pain and progressing safely.
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Benefits of walking after a hysterectomy include:
• Maintaining fitness
• Reduced DVT risk (blood clots in the deep leg veins)
• Decreased length of hospital stay
• Improved bowel function
• Improved wellbeing
• Better posture
• Managing lower back pain.
Week by Week Physio Hysterectomy Recovery Guide
This week-by-week information is not a substitute for medical advice. Follow your surgeon's instructions for walking during your hysterectomy recovery.
Weeks 1-2
•Most women are encouraged to mobilise out of bed within 24 hours of hysterectomy
•It's usually appropriate to continue in-hospital walking at home after discharge
•Start with short regular walks throughout the day approximately 5 minutes duration
•Walk on flat surfaces rather than on inclines or stairs
•Wear full support briefs when you walk for comfort
•Aim for 10 minutes continuous walking by the end of week 2.
Weeks 2-4
•Most women can increase walking duration for each walk by approximately 5 minutes/week
•By the end of week 4 you may be able to walk continuously for 20 minutes
•Monitor your symptoms and progress the time you spend with comfort
•Discomfort with walking can indicate you've done too much. You may need to reduce your walking speed and duration.
Weeks 4-6
•By 6 weeks after a hysterectomy many women can walk continuously for up to 30 minutes.
•If you're unable to manage one long walk 30-minute walk, you may feel more comfortable with a few shorter walks during the day.
Week 7 Onwards
•Most women usually have a postoperative review with their surgeon by week 7.
•You may gradually start to increase your walking speed and the distance you walk when your surgeon has given you permission to return to general exercise
•Complete internal healing usually takes approximately 3 months. Progress your walking program gradually, especially during this time.
Physiotherapy Tips for Improving Comfort and Safety:
•During early recovery time walking with pain medication
•If any exercise causes you to feel discomfort then cease it immediately
•Walk on flat surfaces and avoid hills
•Wear well-fitting cushioned footwear
•Avoid repetitive treadmill walking in favour of walking outdoors
•Wear quality support briefs or support pants
•Doing short regular walks can be just as beneficial as doing long walks, especially within the first 6 weeks after surgery
•Monitor your symptoms and rest if you are feeling tired or experiencing discomfort
•If you experience discomfort with walking you may have done too much in which case stop, rest, and do less walking next time
•Walk at your own pace and avoid comparing your walking progress with others
•Gradually increase your walking duration as your body heals and according to your level of physical comfort
•Alternate walking with rest during your recovery
•Contact your surgeon with any concerns related to exercising after hysterectomy.
References
1 Kalogera E, Dowdy S. (2016) Enhanced recovery pathway in gynecologic surgery: improving outcomes through evidence-based medicine. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am, 43:551-73.
2. Buckwalter J (1995) Activity vs rest in the treatment of bone, soft tissue, and joint injuries. Iowa Orthop J.,15:29-42.
3. Terzioglu F et. al. (2013) Multimodal interventions (chewing gum, early oral hydration, and early mobilisation) on the intestinal motility following abdominal gynaecologic surgery. J Clin Nurs. Jul;22(13-14):1917-25.
4. Nelson G. et.al. (2016) Guidelines for postoperative care in gynecologic/oncology surgery: Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS®) Society recommendations-part II. Gynecol Oncol. 2016; 140: 323-332
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Just had full Hysterectomy done, have lots pain my abdomen and constipation. Its only been 3rd day. My doctor did not advice the importance of eating super light or liquid diet before surgery. Ladies the light eating before surgery super important and having gas relief, laxatives, and pain medication is a must!!!
Exactly! You're spot on with this information, thank you and all the best for your recovery Dolores!
Yes and move your bowel before surgery. I’m 3 weeks postop n still not good 😌
I didn't have walks after miectomy, but had housework(cook, laundry). I used to do this for 5-6 hours, in order to avoid the pain of geting up and down the bed. Drink apple juice and natural kefir. Try Forlax if you're very constipated.
Mira lax on the go packets . Two times a day until you go then down to one pack a day!! I had the same problem!! Today is my exact 1 week post surgery . You will feel soo much better when you do go!! Good luck
@@estellebarrow5346 gas ex extra strength… you will want a case of water, a box of gas ex and a box of the miralx on the go packets some soup and crackers …. If you’re someone who doesn’t go #2 regularly make sure to start the miralax day after surgery … trust me!!!! And the gas pains the first few days after surgery don’t go away with just the gas ex you have to walk around a at least little and eat .. I am at week 5 let me know if you have any questions!! Feel so much better now only wish I knew these few things beforehand! Good luck
I’m 73 yrs old. Had total abdominal hysterectomy just over 2 weeks ago. I had a 30cm ovarian cyst removed with everything else. Shoulder pain was at times unbearable. 3 nights in hospital.
During the 4 hours I was in recovery room I ended up with 2nd degree burns resulting from a heating pad. Never felt a thing but must change bandages on burn every day and have video conferences with burn unit. Daughter uses deep blue or tiger balm to massage my shoulder and do my best to walk around the house regularly until I feel need to sit. Listening to my body. At least I don’t look 6 months pregnant anymore due to the massive cyst and each day I’m a bit better and much less shoulder pain. Oh! Also I never saw a comment on having diarrhea every 30 minutes as soon as my bowels woke up on day 5. I put myself on a brat diet as ACL labs were closed due to holidays. 36 hours later it greatly improved. Now trying to still have normal bowels but told it takes a couple to a few weeks.
Sorry to go on so long but perhaps it’s relatable to someone.
Hi, I am sorry, but how it could happen? I mean a cyst , size of 30 cm? This is huge.Have you ever had ultrasound done? The doctor wouldn't miss it....I cant imagine.....
I'm having the same thing I just got home from having a massive tumor in my abdomen that was in both ovaries removed and I'm only 17😢 so hearing that other people go through this helped a bit thank you 😭
I'm currently waiting on surgery for 35cm ovarian cyst. I'm large anyway so I've hidden it well. Dr has also recommended total hysterectomy as well.
I just had a full hysterectomy 4 weeks ago not eating red meat help me to use the bathroom and I added METAMUCIL NO LAXATIVE it can definitely make you dehydrated and YUP move please as much as you can the more I say the more pain so I did floor exercises slow slow and walked 15 M. In my own home Jesus BLESS ALL LADIES YOU WILL GET BETTER PRAY AND BELIEVE 💟
@Carmela Moreno DELEON Thank you for sharing your experience and tips for recovery after a hysterectomy. It's great to hear that you have found ways to manage your bowel movements and increase your activity level while still being mindful of your recovery process. Slow and steady progress is key, and it's important to listen to your body and not push yourself too hard too soon. Best wishes for a continued smooth recovery, and thank you for watching this video!🙏 💖
I would highly recommend a binder around the core. When I woke up, the doctors had put one on me. It has helped me tremendously. It has been so helpful to feel protected and when walking, occasionally coughing, sneezing or laughing. Also the breathing exercises are important so you don’t develop pneumonia. They gave me a device to do them too. I agree with the advice she provided. Wishing you all good healing and speedy recovery.
Ma'am can you plz link it
I really need it
After how many days of tlh one can climb stairs?
That's what I thought, like wearing a Spanx that doesn't squash you to make you skinny, but just gently holds you shaped upwards of that makes sense, like Spanx a size up from vanity effect.
I disagree with the binder. Have one but Dr is against it cuz body depends on it and won't heal as quickly. Similar to back belts it weakens you once removed.
You need to get a
Medical one. They can cause prolapse if too tight.
Greetings from Waco, Texas, USA. I found your video to be quite helpful. Yesterday was my one-week "anniversary" from the laparoscopic complete hysterectomy that I underwent. Sadly, I live 100 miles from the hospital and don't have nurse-educators here to help me. You filled in the gap quite nicely. Isn't it amazing that we can get information from around the world to help us? Very grateful to have found this!
Hope your recovery is going well 💐
How are you feeling after a year ? Mine is next week. I’m from College Station!
This teacher is very good. Short walks - yes.
thanks very much for sharing. This will help so many people.
Sending you lots of best wishes from Scotland
I listened to my body and did quite a lot of walking (30 minutes in the morning and afternoon) after about two weeks because it was so helpful with gas, swelling and pain. I've been tired sometimes but never had increased pain or spotting. Guess I'm lucky and heal very well. I stayed in hospital for five days after surgery because besides total hysterectomy I also needed to be operated on my bowel and bladder because of severe endometriosis. The doctor just sent me home saying I'm young and fit and I shouldn't lay around in bed all day but move as much as I can whilst listening to my body. Normally I trailrun and climb a lot but six weeks in I still wouldn't start again because hard impact causes pain. I'll stick with long beautiful walks and easy hikes in nature as long as I need because walking really has been the best medicine for me!
This is very helpful! Thank you for the specific information. Best post surgery advice I’ve found.
Thank you for your informative video you’re awesome!
I live on a hill. There's little r no flat space to walk. I try to listen to my body when I'm walking. A belly binder a major asset during recovery. 10 days post op, it helps me to travel for miles in public transportation without a lot of pain.
Thanks for mentioning wearing supportive undergarments. I'll be sure to buy some 👍🏻💕
I wish I had watched these videos sooner..but better late than never!!
@salinismenon1448 Never too late in life ... never know when you might need to know this. Hope this help and wish you all the best! 🙏
Woah! I just googled on "exercises after hysterectomy" to find out if I could do more than the doctor's order to walk, walk, walk. I'm so happy to find this video series. Now I know what exercises I can safely do. I had to laugh here about how much walking. I was given no direction as to "how much", so I have been faithfully walking outside more and more distance. I'm a bit way past the 7 week mark in recommended walking distance already and it's been 9 days since surgery - lol! It isn't hurting me, even though I feel like I'm slogging through molasses after 10 minutes or so - lol. Now I know why. The internal healing is still taking a lot of energy. For the first couple of days out, I used both of my walking sticks for balance, then one stick until I felt stable in outdoor space.
I'm very excited about the pelvic floor and abdominal exercises in your other videos. I wish I'd known sooner, but I've already done my first set now, so...sally forth! Thank you so much! (It was a laparoscopic removal - what seems to be a 4" incision plus 5 punch holes across the abdomen from the robotic equipment. All the removable bits removed due to early stage uterine cancer which should be gone now).
Just had abdominal hysterectomy 3 weeks ago. Grocery shopping is a whole new experience. I'm slowly increasing walks and lifting as I want to return to work at week 6. My job requires 50 lb lifting frequently so gradually is key in everything. That sit before getting out of bed is helpful indeed. I'm eating every 3 hours and menopause is a new experience but yes taking breaks is key and avoid bending over quickly is smart. Thanks for the tips. I'm only 42 active but getting my strength back slowly.💯✝️💪
Did you make it back to work at 6 weeks?
@@snowps1 yes
I had full laparoscopy hysterectomy done yesterday. Now I feel pain on my belly and gas. I have taken medication on time. Im just worried that after 6 weeks I am not able to come back to work physically fit as my job requires long hours of standing and lifting. I want to know if you experienced difficulties during your working hours
Tysm, I’m only 21 and just had my right ovary removed in emergency surgery after multiple cysts down there burst. Had no clue they were there until then. I was rushed out of hospital due to the pandemic and I am currently struggling to move at all and feel insecure without an expert eye to guide and watch over my early recovery. It was the worst pain I ever felt, I’m still trying to process everything because it all happened so suddenly. I’ve only got my little brother around whose trying his best to help out but he’s just as much at a loss as I am about the whole situation. Your videos are a godsend!
Bless you, hope you're fully recovered. Very young to go through that alone 😒 xx
Hey, MN Hammond, hope you recovered well. It isn't easy going through a surgery at any age and to go through such a surgery at such a young age and that too alone must've taken huge courage. Wish you loads of luck and love.
Hi hope you recovered well. I’m sad that you had to go through such an ordeal a lone😮. But glad ur little brother helped you. I’ll be with my 17 son.
You are amazing, I am very glad found your video. I asked my doctor about a physiotherapist advice before going home asking simple questions, doc said I don't need it, and I just need to walk, not carry heavy things and good luck?
I'm so glad I found you ❤️ thank you
I'm one week post-hysto and your videos are a HUGE help! Many thanks!!!
Great to read Kelly all the best for your recovery!
These have been the most sensible videos- thank you 🙏
I’m 8 days post op and walking around okay.
I still have a bit of gas pain here and there, but making progress each day.
Your advice and guidance had been a definite go-to source.
Developed hematomas post lap-hysterectomy, had a 2nd surgery to remove pelvic blood 1 week after. I’m easily exhausted after my morning walk. Listen to your body!
Thanks for your helpful videos. I followed your pelvic floor video for a couple of years before I had to get a total vaginal hysterectomy two weeks ago. Your tips for walking have been helpful. Although the medical staff and the information they gave me before and after surgery was helpful, there were a few things missing. Eating advice before and after surgery to avoid constipation would be a great help. They did stress the importance of walking and breathing after surgery, but links to videos like yours would be a great help. Thanks
Thank you, I am 2 weeks post op (Total Abdominal w/ovaries removed) and walking has been so beneficial for gas pain relief and mood lifting.
I'm so glad to read this! All the best Kimberly 🙏
Hello my mom will go through this surgery
What are the things i should do for her recovery?
Mine is 5 days ago.
Mine is 15,days
I had a abdominal hysterectomy 1 week ago. I started walking the day after. It does help tremendously. I had 3 sections. The hysterectomy is a total different experience though.
Very helpful video. Thanks. Keep them coming. I’m one week post surgery and finding so many useful tips on your channel. 🙏🏾
Did u suffer from hypersalivation excessive spitting help
I had a lap donor nephrectomy two weeks ago and the surgeon promoted walking post surgery, with an escalated rehab protocol in place. On return home, I hadn't been sure how much I should be walking, so your video has provided a good guide and reassured me that I am doing okay as well as helping me recognise why I was tired just walking around the supermarket! Thank you.
Hi Anne-Marie I’m so glad this helps you, all the best for your recovery
Thank you for the tips! For as many women out there having a hysterectomy you'd think there would be lots of material for post-op recovery/ treatment. There needs to be a compartmentalized label for the types of hysterectomy people get. Partial, total, radical (w/ bilateral salpingo and oophorectomy) or not. In most cases of it's laproscopic and vaginal, the recovery is probably faster than laproscopic with incision. Would be great to know statistics on the recovery, possible issues (such as prolapse) from the various types of hysterectomys.
Will definitely be checking out your other videos. Thank you!
On day five of post laparoscopic hysterectomy. I’m finding that Michelle is absolutely spot on with how important it is to ambulate.
Thanks so much for letting me know, I hope you're continuing to recover well and all the best!
Yeah for sure. No one explain better than her.
Thank you. Great to get an actual time for what is regarded a short walk and how to increase as weeks progress. Day 12 now and going well but want to ensure I don't over do it either.
Great job Brenda, you're on track! All the best for your recovery 🙏
Beautiful Lady. Thank you great info.
God definitely had plans for you. We had a house fire when I was a kid. The main memory I have is how close our family got at the time. Keep talking about the blessing, and the kids will be fine. God bless.
Ma'am these are great tips! Very well explained. Very professional!
@V P/JUICEE So glad to read this, thank you for your lovely comment & support. All the best🙏
Way better video than a lot other doctors. The doctors seem to underestimate the recovery process. It is not that fast. They made a lot of people feel they can work already. I'm two and half weeks from my surgery, and I'm only able to walk very slowly. Far away from doing anything else.
So glad I found this video I'm 3 weeks post op doc says ok to walk I wanted to know in depth instead of sitting and laying around
Thankyou so much week 2 of recovery getting there ❤
@kerryevans2127 my pleasure! That's wonderful to hear! I'm delighted to know that you're progressing well in your recovery. Wishing you a smooth and successful recovery!🙏
So helpful. thank you! I was worried about overdoing it. This gave me a realistic guideline.
You are so welcome!
Excellent video
Drink water!!! This helps keep the blood “thin” & will force you to get up to walk.
Water , eat and stool softeners/laxatives!! They are your power 3!!! ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
While on opiates, I was walking a solid half hour, always ending in collapse. There weren't any brochures or guidance about the amount of exercise that's safe, I had no idea it was too much and kept on trying because I thought it was just that I'm unfit.
I was super happy to find your ebook and then this film. I immediately moved to a 5 minutes per walk regimen and haven't collapsed since.
Thank you for sharing this information! It has been a great help.
I’m so glad Cath - yes opiates can cause breathing issues - take it slow and build up gradually you’ll find that you can get back to your longer walks. Aim for 10 mins then try to do 2 lots of 10 and so forth up to total 30 a day, this will get much better - hang in there! All the best
I just had a laproacipic robotic hysterectomy Aug 19 and the pain wasn't bad at all as far as lower abdominal goes but since the surgery I've been having massive pain under my ribcage where my adominal starts stomach is. I was told it was gas but I don't believe it is now. I've been walking since day one. My incisions are good.
I really like this lady I trust her advice and expertise
🙏
Thank you for this video, Michelle! I’ve watched it twice and it has helped me tremendously with my hysterectomy and prolapse repair recovery. 8 days post-op and starting to walk almost 10 minutes at a time 🙏 I am going to try the outdoors this weekend. Wish me luck!
@Lynette Estrada my pleasure! I'm so glad this helps you Lynette , slow and steady - wishing you all the best for your recovery! 🙏
🌺🙏Thank you so much for this information!
I had bilateral salpingo oopharectomy hysterectomy ( both ovaries((both had abcesses)) , fallopian tubes, cervix and (over enlarged) uterus and 2 1/2 lb fibroid) over a week ago, May 28 and have a 7 inch scar and wasn’t sure how much walking I could do.Your videos have helped so much.
Walking has really helped me. Thanks to God I’m healing nicely. I’ve been slowly walking since day after surgery. Gradually walking a bit more as my healing progresses. I feel much better and this has helped me so much.🙏✝️❤️Thank you for sharing your information. God bless you! 🙏✝️🤗❤️💐
How are you now?
Hey I am really grateful for the information
@luciaremy1065 Thank you for your comment! I hope this information helps your recovery, best wishes to you!🙏
Ms. Kenway,
I have been helping may wife recovery from a hysterectomy. I found all the answers I needed and more. It was the "more" that really led me to get tips I would not have found otherwise. I appreciate your help. Thank you.
My pleasure indeed, thank you so much for taking the time to let me know and I sincerely hope your wife continues to have a good recovery!
Thank you! Great advice!!!
Glad this helps!
Thank you. This is very helpful. I wasn't sure how much walking is suitable so your specific information is perfect.
Catherine you are most welcome! All the best for your recovery 💜
Thank you for sound sensible advice…. Which I will be following!
Welcome! All the best for your recovery Michelle and thanks for commenting! x
I am about to have a hysterectomy and feeling a bit nervous. I am glad your video popped up when I searched for post-op recommendations. Thankful also for those who have gone through hysterectomy and posted their comments.
hi..@maria2012mar i am also scheduled for total abdominal hysterectomy this coming may 20, 2022 due to large cyst in my left ovary...i also had my right ovary removed last year..im a bit nervous but i just pray that things be well...
Ms. Kenway, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, It's really help.
@MsGC78 You're very welcome! I'm glad that the information shared in the video was helpful for you. Wishing you a speedy and successful recovery! 🙏 💖
Thanks for the info
Thank you, I'm sharing this with my daughter who had a hysterectomy 2 days ago!
@deborahfairbanks4012 That's wonderful to hear! I hope the information in the video can be helpful to your daughter as she recovers from her hysterectomy. Wishing her a smooth and speedy recovery!🙏
Such an excellent video. Thank you for the helpful information and your delivery is beautifully done.
@yoneekscott3136 my pleasure! Thank you for your lovely comment! I'm so glad that you found the video helpful and appreciated the way the information was presented. Wishing you all the best - take care! 🙏
Thanks! Your tips worked like magic.
@Tanika Chakraborty you're most welcome!🙏 ❤️ Thank you so very much for your kind donation, I really do appreciate this!❤️🌺
Week 2 of recovery from lapriscopic Robotic surgery and this video is so helpful!!! I am following it to a T. one tip if you can get access to a walker w/ wheels it is a great tool to have for week one to help you do your walking. Not fully necessary but makes things easier and helps you stand more upright. If not I suggest wearing a belly band to help you walk more upright sooner than later. My 2 cents.
I am planned for my op in 1 week. Been checking out your videos over the past 14 mths as I was planned 12mths back to have this op. All clear in 1 week's time.
Hi Elaine all the best for your surgery & recovery - sounds as though you're very well prepared
I’m almost 2 weeks post-Hysterectomy and I just found your channel. Thank you so much for all the advice to help us heal and recover from surgery. ❤
@Adriana J. Martinez My pleasure Adriana, thank you so much for commenting - wishing you all the best for your recovery! 🙏
I’m so glad I found you! I just had an abdominal hysterectomy + sacrocolpopexy. I’m 8 days post-op. I went into my surgery really well prepared (fit) but have to remind myself not to shuffle my feet and to stand erect, no hunching. I’m looking forward to doing more walking once cleared!
@georgiprom280 Thank you for sharing your post-op journey! It's great to hear that you're staying mindful of your posture and movement. Wishing you a smooth recovery ahead! 🙏
Thanks Michele for all of your videos helpings us recovering after hysterectomy. I had mine almost 2 weeks ago, everything have been removed, having a long middle scar. When got home after surgery I couldn’t sit or lying up and down from bed until watched yr videos. They were so useful as well for me regarding I had so much pain, cramps, bowel, bladder, shoulder pains. I had anesthetic and epidural as well which they caused so much problems after surgery. I’m improving day by day and walking outside slowly. I still feel weak and my muscles are so soft. Get tired easily so as you are saying doing everything gradually is very important. Thanks for everything Monika
@monikaraba6170 you’ve had a difficult time, often this comes as an unwanted surprise after hysterectomy doesn’t it. Glad to read you’re walking and gradually improving. Keep up your good work & all the best to you for your recovery 🌸
Thank you for your great advice on walking after surgery. I appreciate it very much.
@deniserezabek4665 you're most welcome - happy to help! ❤️
Thanks so much for this. Doing my surgery soon and this is very helpful
I'm happy to be of help, Gayle! Warmest wishes for a speedy recovery! 🙏
Michelle, your advice for walking post op is valuable. I recently had laparoscopic surgery for a hysterectomy. I'm on week 5 now, and have worked my way up to 30 minutes. It is important to avoid big hills. I took a gradual hill early on and it was simply too much. I needed to cut my walk short and decided on another path the next time. Listen to your body! Thanks, Michelle, for all the information and support!
@Jeanette Pinge My pleasure indeed and Warmest wishes for a speedy recovery for you 🙏
Very helpful! I had complete hysterectomy and was sent home the same day. The support briefs were very helpful and the exercises helped expel the residual gas used to inflate the abdomen during robotic surgery.
@Wanda Brown Reynolds my pleasure Wanda , thank you so much for commenting - wishing you all the best for your recovery! 🙏
I am a 52-year-old woman that had partial hysterectomy, just uterus. From the moment out of surgery I had a burning sensation, very bad burning. I am seven days out since Surgery. Do to Covid in my lungs for four months I’ve gained 80 pounds. So having a hysterectomy as a 250 pound woman has been incredibly hard. I still have extreme burning Plus complication with bowel movements. My plan today is getting an enema to relieve my constipation. I would love to hear from larger women with similar Experiences. Thank you in advance
Great video with sensible suggestions thank you!
Pleasure and thank you for commenting 🙏
@@michellephysio Michele have you thought about doing something to talk about how to manage long term pain from a large abdominal incision? I had a 9” breast to pelvic bone xlap abdominal surgery with lateral incision about 14 months ago. After several months of suffering I finally found a specialist who at least gave me a realistic timeline-I was told 1-2 years to feel “better”. At least 30% of hernia surgery patients report chronic (greater than 90 days) neuropathic pain. In my case I felt this for about a year and still have some as the day progresses. This wraps around all the way through the lumbar. I had PT, I took the meds, I did massage and stretches and desensitization with texture and lidocaine patches, the lot. It really helps to know how long this can last and how to manage it while pacing yourself. Here in the US getting help is challenging and you have to press doctors for referrals-when you are hurting and trying to recover it is very difficult. Your videos were very important while I went through this. Thank you🤍
Your videos are so helpful. I had my hysterectomy last Wednesday and walking is definitely helping me. Thank you:)
Im so glad this helps M! Take it slow and steady, no rush best wishes for your recovery!
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Thank you for this informational video, Michelle. I'm five days post abdominal hysterectomy, and I think I may have been overdoing it with the walking once I got home. It was interesting (and eye-opening) to hear that internal healing is continuing long past the outer incision. I'm slowing it down, as hard as that is! I appreciate your advice.
I'm a week post OP and I definitely overdid it with the walking already. 😢
I'm 5 days post surgery, thank you for this video. It's so helpful. 🤗
@Michelle Anya you are so welcome! I'm so glad to know this helps you. All the best & happy holidays! ❤️🌺
Had my surgery 6 days ago I've had a full hysterectomy & a cyst removed the size of a 24 week pregnancy, so I've been cut open vertically but the scar is amazing I'm so happy it's just the after pain now & bowl movement but all part of surgery I was in hospital 4 days & the surgeons & nurses were lovely at my local Women's Hospital Liverpool ,just on the road to recovery now 🤞🏼🙏🏼 so good luck to everyone past & present & always listen to your own body. Godbless 🙏🏼 💖 from Liverpool 🇬🇧...
Hi
Can you please share your experience with the general anesthesia and post op pain? I am pending this type of surgery and nervous about anesthesia and post op pain - I had a c section 27 years ago and the pain was sooo unbearable
Thank you for sharing your story. I will have my surgery in Independent Hospital London. I am very stressful and afraid of pain after surgery as i have read many story : how 's hard and painful ....
This is really helpful, thank you.
@KeiKai Family TV you're very welcome! Glad this helps! ❤️🌺
Thank you so much for this helpful video. I had a virginal hysterectomy and double prolapse repair 4 days ago . I am already doing regular 5 min walks in a circuit around our landing and bedrooms and plan to go downstairs and into our garden over the next couple of days. I always feel so much better after walking. I look forward to walking to see the sea which is 7 mins walk away very soon! It’s definitely helping my recovery. Thank you again. Beryl/Bournemouth/UK
@berylbye9468 you're most welcome! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Beryl. It's wonderful to hear that walking has been helping with your recovery after your hysterectomy and prolapse repair. Keep up the good work, and I hope you continue to make progress in your recovery journey - wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery!🙏
Helpful thank you. I was told to short walks so I did 40 mins as I usually do 15 miles. I think the leaflets are not specific enough to be useful. Thank this makes it clearer.
Thank you so much for this video. I appreciate you
@haniryasmar I’m so glad this helps 🌸
Thank you! This is helpful!
@Rosiereal my pleasure! Happy to help💖
Thank y, f all y videos y such a blessing f my journey. You, helped me a great deal w getting out of bed and fixing the horrible upper back gas. I am in wk 2 and walking 30 mins 3 times a day sometimes more if I am getting gas pains. A neighbor before my surgery got rid of their tred mill inwhich was great f me the first week. As soon the pain started at night I would get up and get on my tred mill. And, the diet y discussed in one of y videos was great f constipation. I went into surgery at 230 lbs and now i am 189lbs.
@Heather Schaeffer I'm happy to be of help! I am sorry to hear what you've been through. Thanks so much for your kind feedback. Warmest wishes for a speedy recovery!🙏
Thank you. I am on postoperative day 5. Very helpful information
I’m glad this helps Ajay, all the best for recovery
Day 8 post op. I thank you. Really needed this advise. Thank you for sharing. Love and light ❤️✨
@TiwanaLoves My pleasure indeed, I hope this helps you recover and stay strong. All the best! 🙏
Thank you so much this is helpful. My question is can I go back to my yoga and cardio form of exercises after 3/4 months post surgery or should I take more time and focus only on walking.
I really appreciate this advice and will be watching all of your other videos on post-hysterectomy recovery. I'm 2 weeks post-surgery, and wish id found this video last week before I went for 2km walk with my hubby and dogs 🙈. I would have put far less pressure on myself. It took me almost 20 minutes to walk 1 km 😢. At least now I'll have more realistic goals - upping to 15 mins from next week.
@Niche Intelligence by Megan Hudson Thank you so much for your comment! I'm so glad that you found this video helpful and that it will be useful for your post-hysterectomy recovery. It's important to take it easy and not push yourself too hard too soon after surgery. I hope that you continue to see progress in your recovery. Best of luck on your recovery journey! 🙏
this is the best recovery video ive seen! I am two weeks and walking really helps with my bowels and the gas i have left. i walked about 10 minutes and it felt like time to stop. But it also felt good to get outside and feel the sun and the breeze. Feel..normal again i guess... Im glad i found this!!
Yes you’ll feel normal again soon, it’s amazing how movement and being outside can make you feel so much better and speed recovery. All the best to you!
Hi how long take you to go 💩 🚽
Is my day 5 I have the movement but I can’t not go 💩
in May i will have surgery and i am so stressful. How do you feel after 3 months? Your body complete recovery ? Thank you
@@kameko839 im not completely recovered. Ongoing physical therapy. But the amount of relief was so amazing! It hurt bad for the first week with the incisions and gas...but man...I tell you. Best surgery ive had and the relief from the intense pain gave me my life back. You'll do great! Id love to hear how things went for you!
This is perfect! I'm going in for a hysterectomy next month
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this videos. It helped me alot. 3weeks after operation but they re opened it for some problems and its really hard for me until now. Hoping and praying i will recover soon.
Oh, iam very sorry for that. However, how do you felt after 1 years ? I will have my surgery in May.
Michelle ur awesome thank you for your help!!!
@Fedra Grillo my pleasure! Happy to be of help. Thanks for your lovely comment. All the best! 🙏 ❤️
Greetings. I'm so grateful I found your videos. They have been extremely helpful after my HAT, I'm going through my fifth day, and this is so hard; however, thanks God for your advice.
@Arlin An all the best for your recovery! I'm so glad the information is helping you 🙏
3 months I was told 4-8 weeks thank you
This reassuring. I thought I wasn't doing enough (10 days after surgery) but it sounds like I'm doing well.
I find it very helpful on my recovery.Thank you so much
@marygracequirimit3543 You are welcome! So glad you find this helpful.❤️
Great advice, thank you so much for your expertise on this topic. I am on day 8 of my abdominal hysterectomy. I am slowly doing my walking and resting, having some serious issues with gas pain in my tummy and cramps in my butt area, had just 2 bowel movements since the surgery, hoping to get regular soon. Thank you...looking forward to more great advice from you 💝
@Sharon George _ yes constipation after hysterectomy is a very commonly occurring problem and it's often not well addressed. It can add to overall discomfort too. Some women use an osmotic laxative such as Mirlax or Movicol for the first 6 weeks post op - check with your pharmacist or doctor rather than becoming constipated which is quite preventable. All the best for your recovery 🙏
@@michellephysio yes I will check with my pharmacist and doctor to see what is my best option. Thank you so much for your feedback 😊
I’m glad I found this video. All the reading and prepping still didn’t help me for the post op. 1 week post op today good luck ladies!!
@Evilinda Cristina my pleasure! I hope this information helps your recovery, best wishes to you! 🙏
Thank you for this.
@elph77 My pleasure! Hope this helps🙏
Thankyou
Great helpful video and have passed on . 💕🙏👏
Glad it was helpful Tanya!
Learning a lot, Thank you 👍🏽
@Polly kiiru you're most welcome. 💖
Michelle you are so spot on. I am 5 weeks post abdominal hysterectomy and it was awful awful pain for me the first 3 weeks. Looking at your videos have helped me through this process. Thanks for all you do to help the ladies 😊
@keondriapootie my pleasure! I'm so glad this helps you, slow and steady - wishing you all the best for your faster recovery! 🙏
I'm five days post abdominal hysterectomy. Do you remember feeling extra emotional around this time? I'm 61. Thanks for anything you can tell me.
@@janetk.4379 yes Mrs.Janet very emotional at times for no reason at all. It will get better. Hormones just all over the place. If only we could get those hot 🥵flashes rectified. I think we all will be in top shape 😁
Thank you for replying. It's nice to not feel so alone on this journey.
I am four weeks postop abdominal hysterectomy. Challenging recovery, and I have had a good course! My love to all of us here who have had this!
Michelle, I have watched a couple of your videos now. They are extremely helpful! Thank you so much for helping us girls!
Thank you for your informative video. I'm almost completing 4 weeks of abdominal hysterectomy. I'm not sure if it's a little late but I have just ordered a belly belt as I'm still feeling heavy with my muffin top and finding myself holding it when going down stairs 🙃 I feel that my walking would also be easier with the belt for support.
Hii mam it is 8th day of my Laprascopic Hysterectomy done very nicely from 2nd day I have walked.am fine I like ur videos.thnx mam 🙏🙏
Thank you!
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This is very helpful. I’m 72 hours post op and was given no info on how to recover beyond the first couple days. This video gives me a starting point. Thank you!
@Katy Rawlins, LM, LDM, CPM I'm so glad these help, all the best for your recovery! 🙏
Thanks Michelle, this video has helped
@konnect You're so welcome - glad this helped you! All the best to you🙏 ❤️
Thank you this is so helpful. I had post op information about exercising but it wasnt clear about time frames. This has been really clear, to explain how much to do week by week. I needed this because i was walking but i didn't know if it was enough. I feel reassured not to try and do too much. Thank you. Xxx
@Julie-netball you're welcome! Thank you for taking the time to comment. I hope this information helps your recovery, best wishes to you!🙏
Today is week one, I am wearing a binder in the AM and at night struggling with the proper medication. I am trying to avoid addiction. I am walking back and forth and as someone mentioned before, please eat light before surgery. You will regret it if you don’t. I can’t wait to start doing the ten minutes per week or 30 for week. Fruits helped me a lot. Very important, my daughter bought me a water bubble, two of them! They are life savers, help me relieve my pain and soothe me to sleep.
What is a water bubble?
I am so grateful for your channel! It is so helpful to have visuals. Thank you! ❤ In addition to incremental time increases for walking, I’d like to move in the house as much as I can. I’d like to simply start sitting from couch to chair to floor, etc., but I’m wondering if sitting low is harmful? I’m able to squat low to avoid bending over and I’m entering my third week post abdominal hysterectomy. I appreciate any thoughts you can share 😊