Scheduled Abdominal Hysterecomy

[janesbitz]

Hi there everyone..... i am scheduled fir a abdominal hysterectomy on the 10th May (inc ovaries etc)

Any tips on how to prepare for this..... i'd be very, very grateful.

Thank you

[Lizzyann57]

Hi I had my total abdominal hysterectomy just over 9 weeks ago my tips /advice would be ,big knickers, nighties ,lip balm (lips get dry in hospital ),peppermint tea / capsules and plenty of resy post op hope this helps x

[janesbitz in reply to Lizzyann57]

Thank you so, so much for replying.... it's very kind of you.

Were you scared?

[Lizzyann57 in reply to janesbitz]

I was more nervous than scared but actually the whole experience was not as bad as I thought . The recovery for me was frustrating as after a week or so I felt great and was annoyed that I couldn't do stuff ! I read 4 books crocheted a blanket and done a dozen or so jigsaw puzzles .

[janesbitz in reply to Lizzyann57]

You are funny!...that shows me how easy you really need to take it then

Best i ger buying dime jigsaws then... lol

On a serious note, did you opt for the spinal pain killer?. I was seriously thinking of having the spinal block and be sedated... until someone said that you are aware of everything going on!!

[Lizzyann57]

I had General anaesthetic also epidural in spine that was for max pain relief after ,was on morphine for a day then paracetamol for about a week .

[dasprior]

Be prepared to “go slow” for awhile. Take up other people’s offers of help and don’t think “I’ll just do it” ... you body will take a long time to heal - be kind to yourself and let it!

[tweetyburd]

Hi Janesbitz, just wondering how you are feeling? I’m due to have my abdominal hysterectomy next week, starting to feel very nervous! How was everything for you?? Hope ur doing ok, sending hugs xx