Hysterectomy Support Group
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, usually done by a gynecologist. Hysterectomy may be total (removing the body and cervix of the uterus) or partial (also called supra-cervical). Although there are conservative alternatives, hysterectomy is performed for uterine fibroids, pelvic pain, pelvic relaxation, heavy or abnormal menstrual bleeding, and cancer.
Thought I was doing fine but Saturday after having lunch I felt my food was just stuck in my stomach and was going no where. Could not sleep Saturday night with stomach and pelvic pain and this continued on Sunday. I ate very little yesterday and not as painful this morning but have not had a BM since Friday : ( Doctor prescribed Lactulose but it seemed to make constipation worse so do not know. I drank some coffee and will not eat anything until I get rid of this bloating/fullness. I thought I was healing fine until this.
The only thing I can think or is adhesions but it is too soon for that. I had a hernia about 6 months along but it was fine inside. Just my scar popped thru when I lifted too much.
Best thing right now is get plenty of fluids like you are but don't forget to get nutrition as well in the liquid form. I take aloe vera capsules every day for diverticulous. It helps greatly. I get it at Walmart . Also GNC has it. I don't know if the UK has these stores or not. But you may be able to find the aloe vera at a health food place. When I have trouble, I take 2 at 3 times a day for a day or two then taper off. They seem to reset my bowels and take any infection away. Healing vitamin.
Keep us posted on your progress. I check to see how you are doing every couple of days.
Take care
Mary
I'm really sorry you have pain.
This post is from March 7th... Lets hope this poster has had many good bowel movements in the past weeks!