I'm feeling good this morning and thought I'd take a few moments to write a small update. I had my hysterectomy on Monday at 2.30 as planned. All went well and I was back on the ward by 5 although not entirely with it. I have vague recollections of drifting in and out of sleep, seeing my husband and daughter sitting next to me and asking my husband why he had blue hair?? My blood pressure was low and I was on oxygen and drips overnight but by morning felt much better and was allowed home by lunchtime
The week has passed quite quickly and I'm gradually feeling much better. I'm getting by on paracetamol 6hrly and thankfully my RA has not reared it's ugly head at all. The advice is to stay at home for the first week and do no more than if you're in hospital so that's exactly what I'm doing. The swelly belly is a bit sore if I wear a waistband so it's nighties and robes for comfort, set off beautifully by rather sexy knee high surgical stockings lol
I'm keeping my circulation and joints happy by doing regular walks around the house and garden. When Andy walked the dogs this morning I managed to wear a 30 minute path in the carpet by doing my circuits while chatting to Mum on the phone. Mostly I rest, nap, eat small healthy meals and feel very grateful that it's all over
The lovely messages of support I received from you all made me feel so good and I thank you all. I've never had an op before and was absolutely terrified but your kind words helped enormously. Today I'm going to take advantage of my medically approved laziness and watch some movies on tv.....Thank you Sky for the offer of 3 months half price movies!! This will see me through until I return to the gym.
I hope you are all keeping well and you're pain is eased by some of this warmer weather. Love and hugs
Ah so glad to hear you are recovering well that's fab :)). Yep take it easy, we all have the summer to look forward to really think that helps and by then you'll be back to yourself and RA free hopefully . Love Claire x
pleased you are home safe take it easy and rest, and im doing the same today too x
Glad to hear everything went well Paula..gotta love the TEDS stockings..very sexy lol. You will be taking it easy alright..normally after hyste we strongly recommend no housework and importantly breakfast in bed for a month lovely so rest and take care.Lizaxxxx
What great news Paula! So glad everything went well & that your RA has had the decency to take a back seat. Wishing you a speedy recovery & enjoy the enforced rest. x
So glad it went well and you're on the road to recovery. Those pressure stockings really are glamorous aren't they? And so comfie! x
Good to hear that all went according to plan, and that you are a 'new woman' now. You may not feel like it much at the moment but rest assured in the coming months you will know what I mean! Don't try to run before you can walk, take it easy. xxx
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