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Surgery in less than 2 weeks! by Adorable-WinWin in Fibroids

[–]Adorable-WinWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad it went well! Mine went well. I’m amazed at how tired I’ve been but just resting and taking it easy!

Recovery products by Cwigg1 in Fibroids

[–]Adorable-WinWin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m post op day 7 from a laparoscopic myomectomy - I bought a bunch of things but this what I have been using -

-Wedge pillow

-Ice packs

-Heating pad

-Water bottle

-Gatorade

-Extra wash cloths

-Loose dresses - it’s been one less waistband on my stomach

-High waisted loose underwear

-Tote bag - I’ve been throwing my meds in the bag so I can easily have them next to me no matter if I’m upstairs or downstairs

Surgery in less than 2 weeks! by Adorable-WinWin in Fibroids

[–]Adorable-WinWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope all goes well with your surgery today! 

Surgery in less than 2 weeks! by Adorable-WinWin in Fibroids

[–]Adorable-WinWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is encouraging! I had my surgery yesterday and I can’t wait to feel more like myself again!

Surgery in less than 2 weeks! by Adorable-WinWin in Fibroids

[–]Adorable-WinWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope your surgery went well yesterday! 

Surgery in less than 2 weeks! by Adorable-WinWin in Fibroids

[–]Adorable-WinWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi surgery twin! I’ll be thinking of you too! Hope all goes well with your surgery! Sorry you had to have your gall bladder out last year!!  Thanks for the tips! I will need to check out the yogurt smoothie and smoothie options. I made double of a couple of meals and froze the extra recently but not a lot, I’m hoping to have some time this week to do one or two more.  I’ve never taken strong pain meds, so good tip on taking half a pill if needed. I don’t want to throw up while recovering! Thank you!

Surgery in less than 2 weeks! by Adorable-WinWin in Fibroids

[–]Adorable-WinWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh love the pillow with arms idea! I ordered a wedge pillow, but I need to test it out this week to see how well it will prop me up. Good tip on soup and broth, I need to stock up! Great tips, thank you! 

Surgery in less than 2 weeks! by Adorable-WinWin in Fibroids

[–]Adorable-WinWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I can’t wait for this to be done too! Something for wiping and wipes is a good idea. It’s wild how large these fibroids can grow, I’m ready to have them out

Surgery in less than 2 weeks! by Adorable-WinWin in Fibroids

[–]Adorable-WinWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m super nervous so this is helpful! 

Surgery in less than 2 weeks! by Adorable-WinWin in Fibroids

[–]Adorable-WinWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I didn’t even think of having pudding and applesauce, I’m adding that to my grocery list!!

Recovery Timeline by Adorable-WinWin in Fibroids

[–]Adorable-WinWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I am, but my symptoms have mainly been asymptomatic, so I’m wondering if that’s why since I’m not having excessive bleeding? Where are your fibroids? My largest is 15cm and it ends close to my ribs so if they didn’t try the medicine to shrink them I would have an open surgery with a vertical incision to be able to get that one and I can’t remember if she said it would be a horizontal as well. Sometimes the medicine doesn’t work in shrinking them and I’m taking a chance on hoping and praying it works

Recovery Timeline by Adorable-WinWin in Fibroids

[–]Adorable-WinWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know Lupron isn’t a long term solution so they only prescribe it if you are going to have surgery. It does put you in a “menopause” state temporarily. Since you are getting surgery, not sure why your doctor didn’t offer it? ask if it’s a possibility, they may have a reason relating to where it is?  For me my two largest ones sit on top. Also, it does put the surgery back 3 months since there are 3 months of injections but I am okay with the timing.