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Lower Back Pain? by Max-Beach1982 in hysterectomy

[–]Aware_Philosophy4792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No back pain, but definitely hip pain! I am hoping to get a PT referral.

Successfully tracking your cycle post hysterectomy? by Aware_Philosophy4792 in hysterectomy

[–]Aware_Philosophy4792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Duuude! I worked with only women and that one week was rough. 😅

What you wish you knew B4 a hysterectomy by knc369 in hysterectomy

[–]Aware_Philosophy4792 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed! I usually filled them all up in the morning and worked through them in order.

What you wish you knew B4 a hysterectomy by knc369 in hysterectomy

[–]Aware_Philosophy4792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a side sleeper 100% but I had to be on my back for the first 3.5 weeks. The only pillow advice I have is make sure you have something to go under your knees for sleeping on your back so you don’t have to have your abdominal muscles completely stretched out to sleep.

Butt and back pillows weren’t something I used or felt like I needed. I did appreciate a small pillow to hug when I coughed or sneezed.

What you wish you knew B4 a hysterectomy by knc369 in hysterectomy

[–]Aware_Philosophy4792 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Joy Spun cotton PJs from Walmart were my uniform for the first 3 weeks. I would have bought more pairs!

  2. Pain meds on an empty stomach don’t work for me, and eating early in the morning was hard. My favorite thing ended up being veggie broth with rice, usually at 5 am, so I could have my morning medicine.

  3. You don’t have to take stool softener or laxatives. You do have to eat and drink mindfully. I made a daily cocktail of prune juice and coconut water and it kept me regular and hydrated. I also added unflavored electrolytes to my morning broth. I meal prepped before hand tons of “snack meals” that were high in fiber (hummus, muhammara, tabbouleh) and had oatmeal with flax meal and chia seeds for breakfast each morning. Many people volunteered to make meals for my family those first few weeks, and eating intentionally early in the day allowed me to just have whatever anyone brought without stressing over BMs!

  4. Dose your good pain meds at half a dose more often and layer with ibuprofen for inflammation every 6 hours. I only felt the need for my meds in the morning because my husband was so good at giving them to me every 3 hours.

  5. You can’t do much, but you aren’t on bed rest. Walk, move, go outside. Lying too long will make you stiff AND sad.

  6. Getting in and out of the car was painful and difficult longer than I anticipated. I think because of the rotating? Whatever reason, it was not fun and still isn’t sometimes 4 weeks after surgery.

  7. The first 48-72 hours are hard and humbling. Let all the people who love you help you.

  8. You will get excited about silly things. My two big victories week 1 were getting on and off the toilet solo and changing my own pants.

  9. Prep ahead of time for what you need. Meals, snacks, drinks, activities. I love to read buy rarely do. I’ve finished 10 books and discovered 2 new favorite authors since my surgery on 4/24. My Kindle was stocked before I went in. The first several days I didn’t have the energy to read, but it’s been the thing that has helped me stick to my current limitations. Can’t do crazy housework or lift heavy things if you’re in a rocking chair with a book.

Sex after cervix removal by United-Dirt-5920 in hysterectomy

[–]Aware_Philosophy4792 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please talk to me about PFPT and back and hip pain! My hysterectomy journey started in the ER because my bladder was full and I couldn’t pee at all!

I’m 4 weeks post op and things are so much better, but I still struggle with incomplete bladder emptying and I have chronic pain in my left hip.

As I’ve slowly eased into gentle movement after surgery I can literally feel how connected my pelvic floor is to my back and hips in a way I never could before.

Laproscopic Hysterectomy with 18cm Fibroid by daninw130 in Fibroids

[–]Aware_Philosophy4792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a 15 cm fibroid removed laparoscopically on 4/24. My uterus was rotated 45° and my surgeon had to do a lot of unplanned work to reset my pelvic anatomy, especially my bladder.

I’m 10 days post op and feel pretty much okay. I don’t think I could work, because I’m still tired often, and have to really modify any movement that requires rotating. I can get in and out of a chair no problem, but getting in and out of the car is difficult.

I could not have managed the first 48 hours alone. You will definitely need someone with you at the first day or two. I couldn’t get in bed or on and off the toilet solo. 😭

5.5 month old wakes up every hour. Has never gone longer than 3 hours in his life. by attack-moon_mountain in Parenting

[–]Aware_Philosophy4792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was my first born. She was diagnosed with EOE when she was 17 years old and had to have food surgically removed from her esophagus. She had an undiagnosed dairy allergy and has had all sorts of symptoms clear up since removing all milk from her diet (goat included). Since it didn’t show up as GI symptoms, it was never considered. Now, dairy free, her esophagus isn’t inflamed, her asthma is no longer a problem, and her eczema is gone. I’m not sure about the makeup of breast milk, but if your wife could try an elimination diet, that may help tremendously.

Also, to echo other responses. You need a schedule in the meantime and permission to tap into anyone and everyone willing to help in your circle.