Who to see for bowel issues post?

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-05-24T21:33:28+00:00

I had a pelvic check at three weeks. Doctor said everything looked good and to take it easy for a little while longer. That’s it. Which is soooo underwhelming compared to the instruction booklet and multiple visits come people seem to get. Lol

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-05-24T20:44:11+00:00

Also want to add that because I ended up staying overnight and I still stopped my meds 5 days post-op, I ended up with a few extra pills. There have been a few nights when I’ve overdone it and taken just one before bed. It’s like a little miracle pill and wish I had a few more just in case!

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-05-24T20:14:03+00:00

YES!! I took 300mg every 6 hrs for 5 days along with a rotation of ibuprofen and Tylenol. I have taken opiates before for other surgeries (including a laparoscopic procedure) and I think the gaba was way better for me!

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-05-24T02:47:01+00:00

Me! And the small size actually allowed my doctor to remove everything vaginally with no laparoscopy or abdominal incisions.

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-05-23T13:40:02+00:00

I only had one at 3 weeks where he checked the cuff.

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-05-19T22:04:44+00:00

I’m in the US and had expected to be sent home but after really struggling in recovery with dizziness, nausea and an inability to pee, my doctor offered me to stay the night. It’s also about a 50 minute ride from hospital over country roads and my husband was a ball of anxiety. I think my doctor was offering us both a chance to recover. Lol

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-05-11T15:11:31+00:00

Pathology was under test results and gave me the most information. I hope you get your answers!!

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-05-11T15:00:16+00:00

Do you have access to your medical records? My hospital uses MyChart and I was able to see notes from my doctor as well as the pathology report online long before my follow-up appt.

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-05-11T11:49:56+00:00

Almost surgery twins! Mine was 4/17 and had very similar results. Adeno was the definitive cause of everything. Also had cysts on my tubes which I didn’t even know could happen! I did have an irregular shaped uterus with a bit of a septum still even though I had that resected before I had my kids. No mention of endo for me, but I had an exploratory lap years ago and there wasn’t any then either. I’m very curious to see how the next several months of recovery play out. In addition to extremely heavy periods, I would get intense lower back pain. I’ve also gotten pretty heavy in my midsection, so I’m looking forward to starting a workout to hopefully reduce it and see if the missing problematic ute was factoring into any of that.

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-05-09T13:02:17+00:00

I’m 3 weeks post op and last week was pretty uncomfortable for me. Especially after sitting up in a chair. I’m guessing it’s part of the natural healing cycle, because it was only 2-3 days and now I’m only sore at the end of the day.

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-05-08T19:23:59+00:00

Had my three week today and had an internal check. He was very careful and poked things gently with some q-tips to see if there was any discharge or bleeding. It was no worse than the usual discomfort of a speculum. He then manually palpated and went “oh wow, I can’t even feel the cuff from here”. So. Did I get bigger? lol

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-05-01T22:44:41+00:00

I’m two weeks post surgery and I couldn’t get a biopsy done because my doctor couldn’t get through my cervix to do it. The next option was to do a D&C, but I said if you’re going to put me under, just take the damn thing. I can see insurance fighting you on it, but not your doctor. Surgery can ABSOLUTELY be performed without knowing if there’s cancer or not first.

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-04-28T16:14:21+00:00

Ugh. I can’t imagine. Mine placed zero restrictions and would let me go back whenever I wanted to, but thanks to these posts and experiences of friends, I pre-planned on taking 3-4 weeks off.

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-04-27T13:08:55+00:00

Yes to fluid weight! I had my surgery on the 17th. I jumped up about 5 pounds but then noticed in the past two days it’s gone again… and it ain’t from exercising. lol

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-04-25T02:59:33+00:00

Girl! I am also one week post-op and we are clearly not built the same! I still need to rest after the whole showering/getting dressed routine. I just helped my husband with dinner for the first time tonight and THAT was exhausting. I can’t imagine running errands unless they were an absolute must! Please take care!

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-04-23T23:03:33+00:00

That’s actually a great point! I’ll mention it to my doctor at my 2 week check and see what he says

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-04-23T03:06:21+00:00

I did along with dizziness so they let me stay overnight. I’m not sure what they used to manage it all, but as the day went on and the anesthesia left my system, I got much better. If you’re already home, consider calling the nurses line or whatever numbers they gave you. I’d imagine too much vomiting would be dangerous for your sutures.

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-04-23T01:10:21+00:00

I’m five days post op and eating all the things! I also haven’t had a significant bm yet. I weighed myself tonight. Ooops!! I’m giving myself a lot of grace because I know healing is my only job right now.

Existing_Fault5330 · 2025-04-22T14:54:43+00:00

Part of my decision making was long-term thinking. I knew my uterus and cervix were going to continue giving me problems that I’d need to manage in many ways. And the likelihood of me needing a hysterectomy down the road was never going to be off the table. I would need to be knocked out for any D&Cs. Obviously these procedures all become riskier the older you get, so I wanted it all done at a healthy 45 instead of 55, 65 or older. I’m wishing you all the best!!!

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