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.
Ten days ago I had a Total Hysterectomy because I had a 15 cm Ovarian Mass, Uterus with fibroids - waiting for Biopsy with fingers and toes crossed. Less than 24 hrs after OP a Nurse informed my OH that I could go home. I still had the catheter in, had not been out of bed, eaten, been out of bed or had a wash ????? The OP went very well, in my opinion, but I felt let down by the majority of my aftercare. A few Nurses were caring and very nice but others WELL it was a job : ( I felt so unwelcomed that my OH and I decided that I would come home Sunday night, 3 days Post OP. I have a 8 in cut from belly button down and 26 staples. Was told to go to my GP's office and have Practice Nurse to take out alternate staples on Wed and the rest Fri. Struggled to get ready and went only to be told it was too soon for staples to come out. She dressed incision site to give me more support when coughing or sneezing, I go tomorrow to get some out.
Have been controlling the pain with Paracetamol. Was given Codeine but only took two tablets in hospital and thought I was dying, got very dizzy and disorientated. Sent me home with a box of 60mg Codeine but I have not opened it.
I was not told when discharged if I needed to go back for a check-up etc. One good thing I did have a private room with shared toilet/shower so that was nice but hospitals are very noisy places.
Being in the UK all my medical care is free, so one good thing. My GP phoned me Tuesday to check on me which was nice. He was a little annoyed he did not have any communication from the hospital as to what they had done to me so he can treat me if necessary.
Anyway, it is done and the healing has started Thank God. Getting ready to wash my hair and take some sort of shower not getting bandages wet : )
Take care and keep well all of you.
Have been controlling the pain with Paracetamol. Was given Codeine but only took two tablets in hospital and thought I was dying, got very dizzy and disorientated. Sent me home with a box of 60mg Codeine but I have not opened it.
I was not told when discharged if I needed to go back for a check-up etc. One good thing I did have a private room with shared toilet/shower so that was nice but hospitals are very noisy places.
Being in the UK all my medical care is free, so one good thing. My GP phoned me Tuesday to check on me which was nice. He was a little annoyed he did not have any communication from the hospital as to what they had done to me so he can treat me if necessary.
Anyway, it is done and the healing has started Thank God. Getting ready to wash my hair and take some sort of shower not getting bandages wet : )
Take care and keep well all of you.
I used a belly band for many weeks to help support my stomach. It was a wonder and helped significantly. Ask your doctor for one.
I got kind of down too but from the loss of my ability to have kids. But I guess that wouldn't have happened anyway with all that was wrong.
Rest and eat well but in small meals. Use the support of a belly band if you have one. Use a pillow for your abs too. I hugged a pillow for a month or more.
Once all the stitches come out, it feels better. Mine did.
Take care and we will check in often.
Been there!!!
M.C.
I had to share a bathroom with a man!!!