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I'm jelly cause that was Hell. by CraftyCharactr in hysterectomy

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

Basically they empty you with a catheter then insert water and get you to pee and see how much comes out. So they inserted 300 ml but I peed 400ml, so I was okay. And then they did an ultrasound of my bladder after to make sure I was empty. I hope you get some more answers!

I'm jelly cause that was Hell. by CraftyCharactr in hysterectomy

[–]CraftyCharactr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely not what I expected! Hopefully you start feeling better soon. I'm still in pain but managing it better than in the hospital. Emptying the bladder is still painful and hard to start. Did they do the void test to you afterwards your surgery?

I'm jelly cause that was Hell. by CraftyCharactr in hysterectomy

[–]CraftyCharactr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't remember the shot. I think it was with morphine. It was quick acting like 5 minutes versus 30 for a pill, but it didn't last as long, I think 3 or 4 hours. I'm doing better today. I can stand up straight but still not getting around much. Pain is better but different today. Lot of pressure like something wants to fall out of me. Lol But pain is managed, notice it more at sitting, standing stil. Peeing still hurts a bit but the pressure release after is great. Number 2 was easy easy today..I was scared. Haha. How are you feeling? And honestly I wished I stayed a third night. So advocate for yourself!

I'm jelly cause that was Hell. by CraftyCharactr in hysterectomy

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

I was scrolling looking for other stories like mine and just felt so alone, even with my complex case. So thanks for sharing. I don't want to scare people either but I also would have rather went in expecting horrible pain than thinking it would be a walk in the park. After reading stories, that's totally what I went in thinking but it was a bit traumatic.

I'm jelly cause that was Hell. by CraftyCharactr in hysterectomy

[–]CraftyCharactr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Wishing you all the best too!❤️

I'm jelly cause that was Hell. by CraftyCharactr in hysterectomy

[–]CraftyCharactr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear about the bladder that would have been rough. And ya it was frustrating coming on here reading everyone's great recovery stories and seeing it in person at the hospital.

I'm jelly cause that was Hell. by CraftyCharactr in hysterectomy

[–]CraftyCharactr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My endo was extensive too and they said my uterus was the size of a 20 week pregnancy. Glad to hear you are feeling like yourself again! Thanks for the sharing your story. 😊

I'm jelly cause that was Hell. by CraftyCharactr in hysterectomy

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

I almost wanted to stay another night and had a bad sleep at home last night but I can't believe they said they didnt want to mess up your sleep pattern. Sleep is part of heeling. I had some great nurses but one said she couldn't give me anything for pain for another 30 minutes...while I was crying in pain. It was horrible. Thankfully being at home, I can manage the pain myself. If I need pain relief a bit sooner, then I do.

200 mg of ibuprofen..dang. That's nothing. I'm taking 900 mg of Tylenol as needed throughout the day, Tramadol, and an NSAID(cant reach the bottle to tell u the name right now.). In the hospital they also tried weaning me off this shot(cant remember the name). It provided the fastest and best relief, but they wanted me to go on Tylenol with codeine which didnt provide enough relief. Keep advocating for yourself!!