Physical Therapy Hysterectomy Recovery Diet for FAST HEALING, GAS and CONSTIPATION
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- Best foods to include in your hysterectomy recovery diet for optimising healing and bowel management with Physical Therapist Michelle from www.pelvicexercises.com.au These foods help you recover from abdominal or vaginal hysterectomy and reduce the risk of gas pain, bloating and constipation after hysterectomy.
Hysterectomy Recovery Diet Timestamps
1:02 Protein sources to promote healing
3:05 Prebiotic foods to restore the gut microbiome
5:01 Foods that cause painful gas and bloating
6:59 Diet for hysterectomy constipation
Hysterectomy Recovery Diet for Healing
The body uses protein from the diet for healing. After hysterectomy, protein requirements are increased. The body doesn’t store protein so it’s important to consume protein every day during hysterectomy recovery to optimize tissue healing
Most women require 2.5-3 daily servings of protein during hysterectomy recovery.
1 single serving of lean protein includes:
2 eggs
1 serve of low fat dairy eg ¾ cup yogurt, 1 cup of milk
65g or 2.2oz cooked lean red meat (e.g. beef, lamb, veal or pork)
100g or 3.5 oz cooked fish or small can tinned fish (tuna or salmon)
80g or 2.8oz lean (skinless) chicken or turkey
170g or 6oz tofu
Protein supplement drinks
Hysterectomy Recovery Diet to Restore the Gut Microbiome
Some women develop long-term bowel problems after hysterectomy which may be related to an altered microbiome. The microbiome consists of trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi (microorganisms) that live in the bowel.
After hysterectomy the stress of surgery (2) and antibiotics can disturb the gut microbiome causing bloating and abdominal pain. Research suggests probiotics after antibiotics may not restore the original microbiome (3).
Prebiotic foods feed beneficial gut bacteria that should be included in the hysterectomy recovery diet:
Asparagus
Bananas
Jerusalem artichoke
Root vegetables
Rice
Yogurt (Greek or homemade yogurt)
Kombucha or Kefir
Prebiotic foods that can cause gas and bloating include:
Legumes
Onions
Garlic
Leeks
Diet to Reduce Gas and Bloating After Hysterectomy
Gas pain and bloating is a painful side effect after hysterectomy. If you’re suffering from gas and bloating then you may choose to temporarily reduce or eliminate gas producing foods including:
Brassica family vegetables e.g. cabbage, brussel sprouts, cauliflower
Peas and beans
Onions
Pears
Dried fruits e.g. figs, pears, apricots and prunes
Gas producing fluids include:
Caffeine
Soft drinks
Beer
Hysterectomy Recovery Diet for Constipation
Constipation is a common problem after hysterectomy.
The first step for overcoming constipation after hysterectomy is to soften the stool. Having a soft, well formed stool makes bowel emptying less painful and reduces the need to strain.
Hysterectomy recovery diet to soften the stool:
Fruit - peaches, plums, kiwi fruit, apricots
Vegetables - squash, capsicum, spinach, leafy greens
Cereals - oats, wholemeal bread, multigrain cereals
Fibre supplements - psyllium* husks (Metamucil)
Hysterectomy Constipation and High Fibre
Avoid the mistake of increasing high fibre intake when constipated after a hysterectomy which can worsen constipation.
When constipated reduce fibre and clear the bowel with appropriate laxatives advised by your doctor. This is usually an osmotic laxative (eg Miralax, Osmolax, Movicol) that act gently on the bowel and can usually be taken for at least 6 weeks post op.
Gradually reintroduce higher fibre foods as tolerated after bowel emptying into your hysterectomy recovery diet.
References
1. Y. Ringel, Y & Ringel-Kulka, T (2015). J. Clin. Gastroenterol. 49 Suppl 1 (2015) S56-59.
2. www.mdedge.com/acssurgerynews...
3. Suez, J. et al (2018) Post-Antibiotic Gut Mucosal Microbiome Reconstitution Is Impaired by Probiotics and Improved by Autologous FMT. Cell. Sep 6;174(6):1406-1423.
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Great info 👍 Unfortunately doctors don't give you a diet plan or tips on what to eat or not eat...you have to go home and figure it out yourself. So glad I found your channel 😍
Yes my thoughts exactly. I just had a surgery and had no idea that constipation was a common post-op experience.
So true .4 weeks post op abdominal am still constipated had to figure out everything myself...am still sore and swollen
They should show this video at the hospital before discharge. Very informative and helpful. Thank you!
@Joann Handsford My pleasure indeed Joann - thanks so much for your feedback and I'm so glad to know you find this helpful ❤️
Me also
@@michellephysio .. pithapai utres 2 me same time I operate removed conspition
Just had a total hysterectomy last Tuesday two days after my 49th birthday and I am happy i found this info as this is my first surgery Ever in 49 years!
@tessahunt8623 Thank you for taking the time to comment, and happy belated birthday! I hope this information helps your recovery, best wishes to you! 🙏
God Bless you sweet heart ❤️
Beautiful information❤
I'm so glad I found you before my hysterectomy(big grapefruit size fibroid). I'm 44 (child free). Surgery is due next month. Your videos are incredibly informative and are giving me peace of mind. Thank you. 😊
Me too! I have a 8,6,and 5 (cm?) Grapefruit, peach, egg sizes. Surg is feb 22nd. It's freaking me out but videos like this help.
@Shanaaz Podmore all the best for your surgery! It seems you’re getting well prepared which is so empowering. My pleasure to assist in some small way 🌸
@@kelliemishmish good luck! Manage your bowels well to avoid constipation and gradually return walking as your body allows & your specialist advises. Moving can be uncomfortable but it usually helps greatly 🌸
Thank you for your videos, its really a great help, i subscribed instantly, followed your exercises after i have had hysterectomy last month...my uterus and ovaries were removed, I prayed a lot before, during and after the major operation.. GOD IS GOOD, operation was successful, i did'nt feel anything during and after my operation, after 2 days even if im still weak, i began to move sideways in bed, walk.. we have to move to avoid blood clots and for our body to function normally.. Now i'm on a healthy diet, i listed all the anti cancer foods as well as all the anti diabetic foods.. You can make it.... GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME
Hi Michelle, thankyou so much for all these great free videos. I watched a few before my pelvic repair 15 years post hysterectomy last week and this one is fabulous as well. Great to see the hospital menu had improved a lot this time- fresh fruit much more available. 🙏thank you again , Chris, South Australia
I am so impressed with your competence and a good-will to share these much-needed tips for hysterectomy recovery. Thank you so much!
Thank you!! I’m about a week out from surgery and this is so helpful for meal planning. I eat a lot that you featured here, so it’s nice to know what to focus on. ❤
Thank you from the UK Had my abdominal hysterectomy 3 days ago, found your video a week before hand and stocked up on the essentials. The trapped wind has been the worse part so far, definitely recommend the walking. Thanks again x
Thank you for helping me with important information before and after my hysterectomy. It was soooooo helpful. You are an Angel 😇 ❤xx
Thank you Michelle. I had hysterectomy 5 years ago, cystocele 4 years ago and 6 weeks ago rectocele. I have celiac disease, chronic constipation, GERD. I need really be careful with food and you help me to understand.
So happy to have found you Michelle ur tooo good .
Thanks for all your help!!!
@Fedra Grillo ohhh goodness, thank you so much for this beautiful comment, Fedra - much appreciated. I'm really glad to help, its a great privilege 🙏❤️
@@michellephysio it s the truth 🙏🙏😘😘
Thank you for sharing this helpful information. I have my surgery this Friday. I'm so glad that i came across your channel. God bless you 🙏🏾
@ajerome520 my pleasure! I'm really glad you found the information helpful, especially before your surgery. Wishing you all the best with your upcoming procedure this Friday. Sending positive thoughts and a speedy recovery your way! ❤️🙏🏾
Had my ovaries and tubes out 4 days ago and the best thing for me was drinking a packet of mirelax every morning 3 days before surgury and every morning after ,its been 4 days and I tolorate prunes so eat a 4 to 5 daily with that horrible drink! ugh! But honestly has been the trick.Good luck ladies! Its not as easy as everyone makes out so don't let anyone minimize what you are feeling.I am also 65 so its harder when you are older to heal fast .
Thank you so much I already have issues with constipation so this will help!!
Thank you so much! I’m on my 2nd week of recovery and your videos are invaluable. Also wanted to add that I’m drinking a lot of water which has helped even though it makes me get up a lot 😊
Michelle this video was awesome ..i just had a abdominal hysterectomy on oct 19,2022..the video was informative..im so happy i found you..
@Michelle Steele My pleasure, happy I could be of help! I hope this information helps your recovery, all the best to you! 🙏
I wish I found you 8 month ago, went through 2 procedures starting with oophorectomy then 2 month after that hysterectomy and omentectomy and yes I am now one of those individuals who find food just a painful experience. My chemo didn’t make it any easier….but thank you for this.
I'm currently in hospital having undergone a total hysterectomy at 42 for pre cancer risks. This video helps me so much as not many of the staff have discussed the expectations post surgery.
Thank you so much for such concise information.
@veemack6980 you're most welcome! So glad to hear that you found the video helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery! 🙏
@@michellephysio thank you for the reply. Could you advise on the safest post op diet that might encourage weight loss?.
@veemack6980 Hey there, this really requires a new video “Safest Weight Loss Diet after hysterectomy” I’m onto it. Stay tuned and all the best for our recovery. Meanwhile monitor everything you eat and drink - lean protein benefits your recovery so prioritize this at the moment eg eggs and fish, lower carbs, limit sugars. More detail to follow in upcoming video 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@michellephysio thank you so much, I have been watching your videos on how to get in an out of bed post hysterectomy. The hospital didn't give me any post op advice on getting in an out of bed. Been home less than 24 hours and doing as much research as I can to benefit my recovery.
@@michellephysio You have no idea, how wonderfully informative your videos have been. I wish the gynae team at the hospital were as informative post op. I am following all the dietary advice for protein with main meals.
I just had partual historectomy yesterday I've eaten rice and celery soup and soft fiber bars came on here to look up what to eat.I haven't had any gas Thank God
Seeing this two weeks post op, very useful. Thank you.
@anelebukhosini2442 you're welcome! I'm glad to hear that you found the video useful for your post-op recovery. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery!🙏
I had my hysterectomy yesterday at the age of 33 and this video is helpful
Thanks Michelle, really helpful 😀
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Neera Kat my pleasure indeed, so glad this helps!
Just had my hysterectomy 2 days ago, can’t thank you enough ❤
You're so welcome!
Thank you so much. It’s been 2 weeks mine hysterectomy done. Found it very informative. Thanks again
@Canada Sandhu You're welcome! I'm glad that you found the information helpful, and I hope that you're recovering well from your hysterectomy. Wishing you a speedy recovery! 🙏
@@michellephysio yeah. Recovering. All good. 🙏🏻👍
THIS VIDEO IS A LIFE SAVER! I have followed this to a T. I started eating lighter the week before surgery and I cut out every food she suggests to avoid gas and ate any food she suggested for stool softening. My first 2 weeks of recovery have gone smoothly!!! I HIGHLY suggest following this video plus eating /drinking protein sources - light one like yogurt, protein shakes, kefir, cottage cheese....it helps heal and keeps things easy on digestion...THANK YOU MK!!! your videos have saved me during this process
Thank you 🙏Good information
Fantastic info !!! I will follow all this advice ❤
@CS-ow4gl awesome! Hope this helps you, wish you all the best! 🙏
I had my hysterectomy on September 26 and 10 days post I had no appetite and was basically surviving on biscuits and porridge. However after all those days I kept feeling less of myself and always tired, as there had been nights I had not slept a wink. I know I had to do something about this as I should have been feeling better daily but it was not happening. I came across this video on Friday October 07 and started the meal plan as stated. That first night I slept the entire night and today Sunday October 09 I have more energy, walking much better with less pain on the incision and have drastically improved within 2-3 days. A million kudos goes out to you because I really felt like life was over for me but you brought me back to life. Honestly your gynecologist fails to address these follow up instructions which is just as important as the surgery itself. Thanks for bringing my life back into perspective! Your breathing and pelvic exercise videos are also helpful.Keep up the great work! 👍
@Julie Thomas I'm sorry to hear what you've been through and I'm so glad to know this helps. Warmest wishes for a speedy recovery 🙏 ❤️
I am 3 weeks post op and this video is so vital to me right now. Thank you 🙏🏼
@goodluckbeck You're welcome! I'm glad to hear that the video is helpful for you during your post-op recovery. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery! 🙏
Same, had mine 9/8/23. Some days i dont even feel like eating, and any food I eat causes my stomach to swell a bit.
Mam Michelle.. Your videos are very informative and helpful to us, who have undergone hysterectomy... It means a lot to be well informed.. THANK YOU SO MUCH
@daisygarcia-zj3ot indeed my pleasure, all the best for your recovery Daisy!
So helpful thankyou i had hystrectomy 3weeks before but now have Irritable bowel, intestinal spasm with severe epigastric pain due to antibiotic. Same problem you mention in your video gas and contipation.
My hysterectomy is scheduled for Friday and I am meal prepping. This video was wonderful!! Thank you for sharing 🙏💗
@Bella Angel My pleasure indeed and I wish you all the best for your recovery in the coming months 🙏
How are you feeling? Did you have constipation?
Thank you for this video, literally taking notes! I’ll be having a Cystocele & Rectocele at 30 years old next Wednesday and I’m stressing about my bowl movements after surgery 😬
Thank you this is so helpful!
I'm so glad!
I'm about to have a hysterectomy and I'm nervous 🥺, this really helps
The doctors can give you something before surgery to calm your nerves I'm 1 week post
@Marci W. thank you so much I'm one week out feeling soar but I'm doing well 😊
@@roshondaburks942 awesome 😎
@@roshondaburks942 I’m 12 days and I know exactly what you mean this too shall pass queen 👸🏿 enjoy 😉
@@anastasiajohnson4768 Thank you ☺️, and I pray that you make a speedy recovery as well 🥰
This is so very helpful, just had my procedure and greatly appreciate this information. In the US doctors and hospitals give you zero diet advice.
@lafemmejenn I'm glad you found the information helpful! Wishing you a speedy and smooth healing process! 🌸
This was helpful thank you
@cmarcion my pleasure - happy I could be of help.❤️
Thank you for sharing
My pleasure
Thank you very great knowledge. I have my surgery scheduled for October 20th and i was going to start eating lighter before surgery so this information was really good
@Alima Smalls you're most welcome! Thank you for your lovely comment and support. All the best to you for your upcoming surgery. !🙏
Good information thank you so much
@durgadhyandhyan607 So nice of you! You're most welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I had mine 5days ago and thanks for information
@matronmusunga903 You're welcome, and I hope your recovery is going well! All the best! 🙏
@@michellephysio it is though still in pain
I've been doing a deep dive on my procedure which is coming up on 5/18. This is the 1st one to talk exclusively about food intake post op. I am making a grocery run before surgery and now know what to buy. I love Kombucha. So will definitely stock up on that. Thank you for the information.
@tawannamartin5548 isn't it surprising that we often don't think about diet after major surgery, especially surgery that can impact the bowel and pelvic floor. Wishing you all the best for your operation, I hope your thorough preparation pays off for you
thanks so helpful. just had a hysterectomy 6 weeks ago
@Robin Booth all the best for your recovery! I'm so glad the information is helping you🙏
I had 4 weeks ago
I am 5 days post surgery and wish I had seen this sooner! I'll add that I went into surgery backed up bc I couldn't have my morning hot beverage day of surgery, which always induces a bowel movement. I wish I had done whatever possible to make sure I "went" the morning of surgery - I would have even done an enema.
Hi, I had my hysterectomy April of this year . Thank you for this video. I have a better understanding of what I should be eating 🙏🙏🙏...
@barbcosgrove64 I'm so glad to help you - Thanks so much for your kind feedback. All the best for your recovery 🙏
I love your videos. I cut out pears, prunes and apples and tummy is way less gassy. Reaching for more low FODMAPS. Sorry about the multiple comments.
@Nature Girl yes doesn't it make a huge difference, I found the same thing. It took me a long time to learn that high fructose fruits made me really gassy by the end of the day whereas I can eat Kiwi Fruit and papaya no problems at all. I'm really so glad to read this helps you too 🙏❤️
Post recovery going into my one week and glad to know that I am eating some right foods. Thank you for the informative nutritious video which I didn’t get at discharge so I have to do my own research.
@Pvongvisay I'm glad the video was informative for you. Researching and being informed about your post-recovery diet is a proactive step towards healing. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery! 🙏 ❤️
Thank you!
@Rosiereal You're welcome!💖
Good advice for other surgeries too. (AFTER CARE, diet wise)
@susan3200 Absolutely! Thanks for pointing out the broader application of this advice. All the best to you!🙏
Thanks
Thank u so much my hysterectomy is in 2 weeks and this is helpful
@disneymama84 You're welcome! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Best wishes for your hysterectomy in two weeks, and I hope the recovery process goes smoothly for you. 🙏
Thank you
@MIldred Vicente You're welcome! Hope this helps ❤️
I’m one week post-op and this info would have been nice to have the day I went home after surgery. The doctor doesn’t give you an instructions and just the last three days, the gas pain has been unbearable. Thank you for this video.
@jrangel75 thank you for taking the time to comment - wishing you all the best for your recovery! 🙏
I just had a laparoscopic abdominal hysterectomy 3 weeks ago. I should’ve searched beforehand! I’ll be following this because some of my issues, no one warned me about such as small hot flashes, didn’t have those before, lactose intolerant issues and bloating. Thanks!
@Felicia Hepburn yes I hear you, gas and bloating is often such a big problem after hysterectomy and we often don't hear much about it preop so that women are left to sort through it themselves. I wish dealing with gas was part of routine preop guidance. All the best for your recovery Felicia
@@michellephysio yes! That’s so true! A lot that I’ve learned they don’t say. I’m going to start with my doctor and his office, changing what they discuss. Thanks so much for this!
@@feliciahepburn2854 i am having a hysterectomy tomorrow I’ve done a lot of my own research because the doctors cannot possibly know every single thing about our bodies.
Each woman’s body is different so what works for some may not work for others. 🙂I’m optimistic & positive w zero nervousness or fear!
I had no options because I’m 54 with normal periods w no sign of menopause any time soon.
But I have two huge fibroids that’s caused heavy bleeding but never any pain whatsoever.
my ovaries will be preserved but here’s the thing, I was already having night sweats & hot flashes waaay before the surgery. I’ve managed it very well with herbal supplements but if I go without the supplements for more than 3 days I start feeling the symptoms.
to be honest my hormones are just all out of wack! lol
I’d live with the fibroids if they were small & didn’t cause flooding but I just can’t live like this anymore, plus they’ve enlarged the uterus as well so I need my body back, sick of looking pregnant
@@honesty2476 yes, that kinda sounds like me except I had 7 fibroids and my uterus was the size of someone 14 weeks pregnant! I feel so much better!
What hormones did you use for the hot flashes? I would love to try something until these flashes subside! Btw I’m 51!
How long did it take you to recover? I have the same type of surgery in December. Wondering if I can work from home one week after?
Thanks for the video. So glad I found your channel. Will prune or pear juice help with softening stools and not produce much gas as compared to dried prune and raw pear?
Marshmallow root helps me. I discovered that I had severe pain when I ate advocado and greens. The pain went all the way up my back and shoulders. Sea moss gave me horrible pain too. 😢
Really nice I finally found this video I’m 6 day operation take out uterus , so Doctors they explain what can do but not like this video ladies thank you so much ❤to understand
@miasestakova8903 Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad you found the video helpful in understanding and managing your recovery after a hysterectomy. Wishing you a smooth recovery! 🙏
Been 3 years in june and struggle to lose weight so decided to try portion control
Soo helpful! Clear & concise..Thanks so much!..on my week one after surgery..i was trying to eat only soups fearing painful constipation but after your video i've realized i need more protein & to balance fiber intake..this video is really good ..thanks for sharing yor knowledge🙏💖🌈
@Zala S My pleasure! I'm so glad this is helping you out. Warmest wishes for a speedy recovery 🙏 ❤️
This is handy
Hi Michelle! Love probiotic and gut-friendly food! Keepign that stool moving.... so important! Great tips for recovery! Thanks so much! SEE YOU SOON! YO AND VAGINIA 🌸
@Yolanda Tssng PT - YO AND VAGINA. Yes agreed the microbiome is all too often overlooked isn’t it for surgical recovery- all the best 🙏💜
My doctor never gave me information on a diet, what could happen to my body post-op, and I'm 4 days out from a full laposcopic hysterectomy. I feel fine and have no pain. I actually feel very much like i did before surgery.
I'm lactose intolerant and was getting B12 injections monthly before surgery. I don't eat red meat. 🤷♀️I get up and walk around the house, and my body has been absorbing all the gas and my stomach swelling has gone almost completely back to normal. Stool softener weren't working so i got a gallon of orange juice and just drank that. It worked!
Awesome. Love this. Noted- 2 eggs!
@Nature Girl yes exactly - 2 eggs = 1 serve, who would have thought the body doesn't store protein. I've started having eggs for breakfast for this reason, all the best to you!
Would be nice to address more protein sources for vegans. Diary causes inflammation and tummy issues for lots of people as well.
What a coincidence, I was not even looking and I run into your video.I'll have Laparoscopy in 10 days.My doctor told me yesterday about constipation.Thank you so much for all the information on this video!!It will help my husband know what to cook for me😅
@ilzasales5108 my pleasure! I'm so glad you found the video helpful ahead of your laparoscopy. A well-planned diet can indeed play a significant role in post-surgery recovery, especially in managing constipation. It's fantastic to hear that the information provided in the video will assist you and your husband in planning meals that can aid your recovery. Wishing you a successful laparoscopy and a smooth recovery process. 🙏
@@michellephysio Indeed!Thank you !
Thank you, my abdominal hysterectomy is this Friday.
Wishing you speedy recovery. Often and little is the best advise for drink and food. Try your food to be soft food like soups. From my experience the pain From the surgery is manageable but the pain from eating just a bit more was unbearable. All the best
@mswestindian1 my pleasure! Best wishes for your upcoming abdominal hysterectomy this Friday. Remember to follow your doctor's recommendations for a smooth recovery. Warmest wishes for a speedy recovery 🙏 ❤️
@@michellephysio thank you. I go in at 11 am and will be out on Sunday hopefully. Thanks for your helpful tips.
Surgery in a few weeks thanks
Probiotics make my stomach hurt. I took them for years then read they can make you bloated, gassy etc. stopped them and feel so much better.
Thank you for the video
i would like to ask what you think about organic keifir for smoothies ? cause i don’t like to eat fruits
I had my full hysterectomy surgery in June I'm still healing in the early stages from the surgery
I had mine 2 weeks ago, still in pain but not as bad, today is a bad day
Would you suggest kim chi and prune juice?
Hi what kind of protein can I add to a smoothie? Can I add protein powder?
Thank you Michelle. Your videos are so helpful. I had hysterectomy and oophorectomy 3 weeks ago. How about citrus fruits and spices, e.g. turmeric, ginger and chillies? Spices seem to help with pain and constipation, but I wonder if it makes bloating worse. Love yoghurt and milk, but could not eat/drink I it without causing more bloating in the first 2 weeks.
@Val P. yes and yes Val, spices can help with bowel motility however they are also potential causes of gas and bloating. You will find that MirLAX will keep the stool soft without the bloating, it's an excellent stool softener and promotes gut motility without causing dependency. Just check with your pharmacist first, many women are routinely placed on an osmotic laxative post op for at least 6 weeks. You may have had some temporary lactose intolerance post op, lactose free milk and yogurt can help with this in the early stages too. Hope this info helps and all the best for your recovery
@@michellephysio Thanks Michelle. I did not know temporary lactose intolerance was a thing! I was given something similar to soften stool for 14 days only. In the last couple of days it seems ok, perhaps due to the beetroot soup I had on both days. : )
Tofu is bad on the intestines if eaten too much…
also, prune juice softens the stool and is encouraged to drink after hysterectomy
October 3. 2022 I had my uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, appendix, portion of my intestines removed and my rectum was attached to my uterus so that had to be repaired. No one told me how much my stomach would be bloated, 20 days+ later. It’s not painful just embarrassing and uncomfortable. I can’t seem to get rid of the bloating, unable to pass gas. I wish I had seen this video prior to surgery. Thank you so much. I’ve also found your video on exercise to do.
I had surgery in January 2018 it regrow again in 2020 March but shrink it naturally with . Dromo herbal Medications🥰🥰 his channel th-cam.com/channels/ZJJR-LpB1SVD09hQkt1-GA.html
Banana are they good as well
What are examples of root vegetables to eat
Michelle I have a question prunes produce gas?
My doctor advised me to eat a soft diet and gradually upgrade so I am I to my second week but I am
How to avoid this problem when urinating very urgently once every 15 minutes
please guide me recovery from this issue
Hello mam
I am noor from india
I have undergone uterus surgery i would like to know about food exercise and the way to sleep
I really feel that I was unprepared for my hysterectomy or maybe even deceived. I’m searching for ways to relieve my pain after 3 weeks on Monday. Good thing I’m allergic to practically everything. My food list is very small. I was already post meno. No hot flashes or anything of the such. Just a lot of freakin pain.
Is it okay to drink sports drinks like Gatorade after a hysterectomy?
I had my hysterotomy operation 13 days before every now and then I get consterpatin,so what to do to reduce?
I had my full hysterectomy in November last year and want to lose weight. I have tried exercise and had pain in the abdomen area so have stopped. Would you be able to give me advise on exercises and a diet program I can use to lose weight?
@Shanaella Shantie Kawi yes this is a common and troubling issue many women face. In terms of exercises, the best exercises are usually low-impact cardio exercises such as stationary bike. Wearing good support briefs can help if you intend to walk or use an elliptical machine for weight management. In terms of diet, the regular dietary advice applies along the lines of a Mediterranean style diet and you may like to watch this video for more information where I talk with a dietician about weight management (disregard the fact that this is for men - same applies for women) th-cam.com/video/CGF8Co570ec/w-d-xo.html
I have TOO many allergies. This doesn’t work for me. Thanks for sharing tho. I’m sure it can help someone without all the allergies.
Allergens
Referring all my female friends to this video. They don’t have the severe allergens I suffer with. No one likes to talk “GUT MICROBIOMES” That’s exactly what caught my attention to this video.
Dr. I keep waking up to urinate, intermittent burning of the thighs, bubbly urine but no protein, intermittent pain on the right side of back and my A1C is 5.2, Urine is 8 which is high, BUN/creatinine Ratio is 8 which is one point lower than last year, cholesterol total is 241 while the LDL is 174, stool has been looking bloody after drinking Lakewood Beet Juice and I’m not sure if that’s normal. Please help!!!
Consuming beets colors your urine and even your poop. This is probably what's causing the bloody-looking urine.
@Brand Execute yes beetroot juice can make the stool appear red, simple way to check is to stop drinking the juice for a couple of days and note the colour. If it continues to appear red then see your doctor for assessment
Is prune or plum juice ok ?
@CS-ow4gl Hi there prune juice is often great for stool softening, all the best!
On top of that my Doctor had me searching for magnesium citrate. It’s on recall. I phoned the office. Left a message. No one returned my call. I should’ve cancelled my surgery then.
Fats not to be consumed more as post hysterectomy estrogen levels are low which are cardioprotective in nature after hysterectomy fats can leads to cardiac issues
Gastric prablamand consitipatient
Hysterectomy surgery hui hai.age 60.. acidity bahut badh jati hai..advise
For how long do you take probiotics capsules?
@Nassolo Aminah Speak with your pharmacist regarding the appropriate time frame after surgery.
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What about vegetarians who don’t consume eggs or meat
lentils (such as dahl), chickpeas etc and other legumes have protien, as does brocolli and other vegetables - and yohgurt (curd). Edame (soy beans) have the highest protien of all the beans. Soy milk. Also, tempeh and tofu.
Hello Michelle, posting in a different context, Im practicing the kegels from a week , but when I'm trying to contract my pelvic muscle, I feel my balls are contracting too which means I see an upward movement in the sag. But After few repetitions I feel some sort of suffocation / pain in the balls. Is this the expected behaviour or else Am I doing the kegels wrong ???
Hey Michelle, every time I go toilet my body tenses up and anus closes, my body fights the urge to go toilet…this is because I’m suffering from an Amal fissure, do you know how I can break out of this cycle, it’s really hard to deal with and I don’t know what to do anymore, thanks
@Jake Nikiforidis yes this is a problem and I understand what you’re saying. There are a number of things to do to manage fissure and bowel emptying 1. Stool softeners are critical and for a good 3 months while the fissure heals 2. Use a topical rectal cream/ointment usually containing glyceryl trinitrate can relieve pain and promote healing (speak with the pharmacist) as these can provide pain relief during emptying and finally use the moo to poo technique focusing on the abdo bulge forward during emptying as doing this relaxes the anal sphincter see here th-cam.com/video/QDk93cvZAuk/w-d-xo.html hope all this helps you understand the way forward to manage Jake, all the best 🙏
Thanks Michelle, keep up the great content 👍🏻
@Jake Nikiforidis my pleasure! I will for sure and thank you! Appreciate your feedback and support. All the best!
Hello. I came up here and read your experience about your surgery. I also undergo surgery. They removed my whole uterine together with both ovaries because of endometriosis. Im now in a third week of my recovery. Im experiencing fart time to time and pooping occasionally because my diet is more on veggies, one egg evey meal and small portion of meat and fish. Im just wondering why is my poop is dark. Tho it's not watery. Ita a bit solid but it's black. I stop taking vitamins that might cause stool darkening. (Black) like iron supplements. But it's just the same color as of now. Do you experience the same? How😂are😂you now? Sorry for my English. Im not fluent .
Wat about tea I can have tea
@👑Lauren yes tea is usually fine post-op hysterectomy during recovery. If a woman is having difficulty emptying her bladder or with bladder frequency, it is wise to reduce tea intake because the caffeine in tea can have a diuretic effect and increase the amount of urine.
@@michellephysio wat about the itching on my incision we'll it ever go away
I am 32 soon to be 33 this year. It's been a week post opt since I had my one and only ovary removed, so a total hysterectomy. I am scared but I will not live my life in fear! I exercise/walked at home during my recovery.
Will gluten free oats soften the stool?
@Yie Notme yes oats GF or not can be really very helpful for stool softening as they are high in dissolvable soluble fibre. With gluten intolerance yes the GF option can be a good one. Note of caution with GF oats - ensure they are entirely GF as some brands are processed with wheat, barley & rye. I’ve had mixed success with different brands of GF oats as a result so check on the manufacturing/processing if you are gluten intolerant. All the best!
What's a hysterectomy?
@Julian Miranda a hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus (womb). It is one of the most common types of surgery preformed on women. This procedure is done for many reasons including excessive bleeding, fibroids in the uterus and uterine cancer. All the best Michelle