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Hysterectomies - it's gotta be done but over here for hand holding

993 replies

Oddsocksrus · 30/09/2013 00:13

LetsFaceTheMusicAndDance
I guess I start..
My cervix is on the outside, it can't all hang where it should and no manner of pelvic floor exercises or devises will get it back there.
I'm 41, one fab dd and wanted more but there you are, can't now can I?

This thread, hopefully, will be for those waiting, recovering or supporting

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shewhowines · 06/12/2013 09:38

No, I think that's all of us done now. Glad your night wasn't too bad. Swallow those pain killers.

odds and king how are yous?

Cremolafoam · 06/12/2013 11:14

Gold star to Mr TireddogGrin
Take it easy everyone!

I'm off to my work Xmas party tonight. It will be my first social engagement since the op. Am v nervous.
Going to gets blow dry now for extra confidence boost .Grin

TiredDog · 06/12/2013 11:31

What are you wearing Crem? Dancing on tables is forbidden ok

Waitingaround · 06/12/2013 12:44

Probably so is belly dancing Smile

TiredDog · 06/12/2013 13:44

Limbo dancing ? Definite no.

TiredDog · 06/12/2013 13:45

DP has gone out and I've just enjoyed an enormous fart. Thought you'd all like to share my joy Grin

Cremolafoam · 06/12/2013 14:52

Thanks for that TD. moves down sofa bit

I'm wearing this which is more like a dress in me, leggings and heeled ankle boots. Very forgiving on the wonky tummyGrinThe hairdresser has given me the whackiest hairdo (f up-do) you are ever likely to see.I'mConfused hoping it will calm down a bit before 6pm.

TiredDog · 06/12/2013 14:56

That is gorgeous! You will look stunning the hair do is probably great and you're just self conscious because it's different

spudmama · 06/12/2013 15:09

Wow tired you are hardcore out in the same day. Just keep up with the lactulose pain relief and sofa time.

I am 6 weeks post op ans my tummy is still sore anyone still sore this long after op?

Waitingaround · 06/12/2013 16:06

I'm 8 weeks and still sore- although mucking out has definitely made me sorer than I was.
crem looks lovely! Have a super time!

CremolaFirCone · 06/12/2013 16:22

Oh I intend to Xmas Smile

shewhowines · 06/12/2013 16:23

fab dress - go knock em dead. Don't do anything we wouldn't do... although some of us are up for doing more than others tireddog

I had strange dragging sensations around 6 weeks. It sort of went backwards then forwards again. Weird!

TiredDog · 06/12/2013 17:56

Mucking out at 8 weeks... Now that is hardcore

Getting into bed earlier I had a very sharp pain in the wound over my umbilicus. It's now bled and is v sore so I must have opened it a little bit. Bum.

On sofa with doggie for company as DP has taken DD to a school disco (and is helping out..he is a keeper I think)

thekingfisher · 06/12/2013 18:20

Hi all, a bit depressed that tummies are still sore at 6- 8 weeks - its that constant dull or sharpy ouch thats getting me down and that doesn't seem to be affected by painkillers….

My wound is a bit better - although one little area is persisting in just winking at me and won't close properly which is very annoying and I'm spending a lot of time examining it which isn't helping…

I thought I might steri strip it tonight so I don't open it up in my nigh time movements which si what seems to be happening.

Very envious of people going out. I am going stir crazy . I KNEW I was going to be a terrible patient - and I am !

In fact I hate having someone in the house with me during the day as I can't just chill out - its almost worse than the pain! Grin

CremolaFirCone · 06/12/2013 18:29

Oh king have you any dressings you can tape it up with? Might be more comfortable overnight.
I am 10 weeks today and have no pain whatsoever but still have creaky days from sitting about I suppose.
I doubt i last long this evening . There at some serious party goers going - drinking will be copious and there will be naughty behaviour I'm sure. May have to make my excuses one we've had dinner....
My bedroom looks v cosy....Wink

TiredDog · 06/12/2013 19:13

Steristrip sounds a good plan king

Ger'on with you Crem!! Get out there and party said from under a duvet on the sofa

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Oddsocksrus · 06/12/2013 21:20

Evening all
crem I hope you are having a wonderful time, no twerking either, ok?
Xmas Grin

I have a cold too now, I feel like I'm ripping stitches when I sneeze it's awful. I'm surgery + 11days how secure are they? There is still the post op bloody fluid coming out, no more blood (sorry, a bit tmi there) but it is all SO sore again, I'm going back to codeine and tramadol tonight.

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thekingfisher · 06/12/2013 21:25

Poor you odd....
Do add some more meds if you need to - I am going to put on steri strips tonight

Have a good night everyone whatever you are doing...

TiredDog · 06/12/2013 21:28

Oh gawd Odd. I hate colds and that's when I'm well. Can you hold a towel over your stitches when you sneeze?

CremolaFirCone · 06/12/2013 23:54

Oh god I teething with Katy from accounts . BdConfused

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Oddsocksrus · 07/12/2013 07:40

crem... Did you indulge in a small alcoholic beverage by any chance???
Xmas Grin

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Waitingaround · 07/12/2013 08:24

crem what the hell are you doing with Katy! stop teething her!! Smile

TiredDog · 07/12/2013 08:54

Grin Thank you crem

That laughing pulled my stitches!!!

shewhowines · 07/12/2013 09:10

Oh good- gossip. Come on spill all the beans about Katy...

How's your head? Is it worse than your tummy? That would be the definition of a good night out Xmas Smile

shewhowines · 07/12/2013 09:14

Odd hold the towel when you sneeze. I got a mild cold immediately after surgery. It's not nice!

I'm not sure about the leaking. Perhaps get it checked out?