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.
I just had a laproscopy done about two weeks ago. First of all, it really irritates me that Drs are stingey with the info and downplay what they DO tell you.
So, the first period I had after the laparoscopy (still having) started early, at 21 days and is EXTREMELY heavy with lots of cramping. Usually my periods are light to medium flow lasting about 5ish days and I normally only have cramping the first 2 days. I'm on my 5th day of HEAVY bleeding and non stop cramping with no end in sight.
Now, I done some research online and for the most part it seems pretty common. However, today my flow is so heavy that i was dripping on the floor when getting in the shower and it sounded like i was going pee before i actually started going pee when i sat on the toilet. Also, it feels like my urethra is hurting. It hurts to pee, but not burning, more like I've been holding it all day.
Should I call the doctor now or is this all normal? I need to schedual an appointment for the scheduling of the hysterectomy anyway. But I have a few job interviews and I want to get those out of the way first.
So, the first period I had after the laparoscopy (still having) started early, at 21 days and is EXTREMELY heavy with lots of cramping. Usually my periods are light to medium flow lasting about 5ish days and I normally only have cramping the first 2 days. I'm on my 5th day of HEAVY bleeding and non stop cramping with no end in sight.
Now, I done some research online and for the most part it seems pretty common. However, today my flow is so heavy that i was dripping on the floor when getting in the shower and it sounded like i was going pee before i actually started going pee when i sat on the toilet. Also, it feels like my urethra is hurting. It hurts to pee, but not burning, more like I've been holding it all day.
Should I call the doctor now or is this all normal? I need to schedual an appointment for the scheduling of the hysterectomy anyway. But I have a few job interviews and I want to get those out of the way first.
Since you're so young, are you having your hyst for endo despite there being no guarantee it will keep it at bay? I had one at age 49 7 years ago and it's been a heck of a struggle.
I've had several abnormal paps and biopsies, including colposcopy. Sex is almost always painful anymore. Meds don't help. My internal stuff is always hurting, including in my lower back. Its hard to poop or even pass gas. I do have the endo, but mainly I just want to be done with it all.
I've had several abnormal paps and biopsies, including colposcopy. Sex is almost always painful anymore. Meds don't help. My internal stuff is always hurting, including in my lower back. Its hard to poop or even pass gas. I do have the endo, but mainly I just want to be done with it all.
I'm going to ahead and call my Dr since I have bloody pus coming out of my incision site now.