Hi all, hope everyone is doing well 🤞
So I've finally got a date for my hysterectomy after 2years of waiting 🥳 now crapping myself 😬 any advice for the big day? And any good suggestion about what to take in with me 🤔 I've been told I'll have to stay in for at least 2 nights maybe more!
Thanku xx
Hi, i hope you are well today. From having a hysterectomy myself i would advise you to take in some peppermint capsules. They really do help with bloating and trapped wind 😳. I also took some snacks and a book to pass time. Saying that I watched Netflix a lot lol. Comfy knickers is a must!! Make sure you do nothing but rest when you're home. Good luck with your operation. 💛💛
Hi angiecxx, thanku for the advice 😊 will add them to my shopping list, just keeping everything crossed that covid stays away 🤞😬 xx
Great that you can finally get your surgery. I've had 2 laps, the last one being hysterectomy + ovaries removed. Bring a small pillow for the car ride home, I found it helped to have a buffer between the seatbelt. I also carried the little pillow around to brace my tummy when I walked, coughed, sneezed, etc. for the first few weeks, my new best friend. I'd also recommend taking it really easy on the food for the first few days and take stool softener for that first post surgery BM. Take short walks around the house, get things moving even a little each day to help with gas pains, etc. The anticipation is the hardest part. You'll do great. Best of luck with your surgery! xx
Hi ciaotuffy, thanku for the advice, I'm having a total hysterectomy, can I ask how long before u could drive and go back to work? Xx
I was able to drive 2 weeks after surgery. It was harder to get in/out of bed right after surgery than it was to drive. Try to find some videos for how to get out of bed post surgery wo using abs so much. But riding over the bumps in the road/railroad tracks- I was happy to have my little pillow for a few weeks! I don't work,/stay home w my kids so that wasn't an issue for me. Take it easy and take the time you need to heal. Even if you feel great, you're still healing so don't do Too much too soon. I think I was clear for "all activities" 6-8 weeks after. xx
Thanku 👍 just starting to feel real now 😬 xx
That’s great news pure unicorn. I had surgery in November to remove my ovaries and severe endo removed . I feel so much better.
Hi Chicken2012, that's great news for u too, glad ur feeling better. I'm just hoping that covid stays away now 😬🤞 xx
Pain meds, what else is there?
Period pain in between my periods. 
Anyone in/near Oxford - trying to find a support group.Also anyone had a lap whilst at uni?
