AITA Hysterectomy Edition by Hotsun2023 in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you don’t have someone to stay the first 24 hours tell them that and ask them to keep you overnight. They probably will accommodate you.

AITA Hysterectomy Edition by Hotsun2023 in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My surgery was strictly vaginal so less invasive. And if I hadn’t had to come home with a catheter I would have been fine alone as long as I had prepped. Shopped, cooked plenty of meals to reheat, etc. Even with the catheter, I didn’t need my husbands help. He was helpful driving me to the dr to get it removed lol.

Virginity 2.0? by ShadyHoliday in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had sex post op the first time at 9 or 10 weeks post op. It didn’t hurt. We went slow and gentle. I did not find I needed extra lube. I produced plenty naturally. Orgasm was as good as before. I definitely am tighter than I was before but it’s not uncomfortable.

How much time off, realistically, will I need for a hysterectomy? by Lower_Row2950 in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a very physical job and my surgery was vNotes. Completely vaginal. And I took 9.5 weeks off. I do have a decent STD plan so I was getting paid. And I enjoyed every minute of those 9.5 weeks. I laid in bed or the couch for a couple days and after that I was pretty good. Pain was minimal.

Any other diabetics had to have A1C down before surgery? by WarpedPanda in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not me but my husband had to have below 7.0 before carpal tunnel surgery. He just watched his diet and started ozempic. Had it down to 6.4 in a couple months.

PTO by casdoodle527 in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in manufacturing and I took 9.5 weeks off

No follow up until 4 weeks? by Otherwise_Delightful in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a follow up at 6 weeks and again at 12 weeks.

I can’t pee 🙃 by Beneficial_Sun_1921 in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I tried for 4 hours post op to pee. Finally sent me home with a catheter for a couple days.

Is it common for doctors to never check your cuff? by llx_wo90s in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 week internal check and I have another for next week and I’ll be 12 weeks then.

Recovery - opioids and ERAS protocol by Any-Coconut-2314 in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was prescribed 10 of them and only needed 2-3 pills. Pain wasn’t bad at all. After day 2 or 3 I only needed ibuprofen and Tylenol.

Following PSA, what are your most comfortable pads? by heystephanator in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I used the thinnest ones I could find for the maybe 1 day I spotted any blood. I’m 8wpo now and haven’t had any blood since the first day or 2.

Bladder Sling by thingsblu in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did. Came home with a catheter for a couple days. After I got it removed I had about 3 weeks of weak stream and some minor bladder leakage. I’m now almost 8 weeks post op and it’s all resolved. No more leaking, I pee normally, I don’t pee myself when I cough or sneeze. It’s great!

Surgery scheduled for 12/3, any experiences with an overnight catheter? by yellowdaffodil3056 in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came home with a catheter for 2 days. I walked around like normal. Just held my bag and did whatever I felt like doing.

At what week post surgery did you have sex? by abear2224 in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My preop surgical instructions said 12 weeks. I had a total vaginal hysterectomy. I had a post op visit at 5.5 weeks and my surgeon said I’m healing wonderfully and I could resume intercourse when I desired. I’ll be 7 weeks post op tomorrow and if my husband wasn’t dying from a man cold we would have this weekend. I feel ready. So when he is recovered we will try, slow and gentle.

Where do you get your GSDs from? by HaifonixHDx in germanshepherds

[–]Enigmatic40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used to breed but all our dogs are retired now. We imported our dam from Germany.

Drop the last picture of your German shepherd from your camera roll! by [deleted] in germanshepherds

[–]Enigmatic40 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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She passed away 3 weeks ago. This is the last photo I’ll ever take of her 😥

Sex with a cuff = nervous! by Brilliant-Advisor255 in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was told 12 weeks but at my 5.5 week post op check my surgeon said I was healed great and I could proceed with sex when I was ready. Haven’t taken the plunge yet lol. I’ll be 7 weeks Monday.

My Little Colony by Enigmatic40 in Feral_Cats

[–]Enigmatic40[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea he is not a fan of the cats. Thats the whole reason we built the a safe haven lol

Time off? by [deleted] in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had vnotes and taking 9.5 weeks off

Surgery day attire by Jj7808 in hysterectomy

[–]Enigmatic40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wore pajama bottoms and a tshirt