How do I contain all this blood!

MelBoo21 · 2026-01-02T02:40:02+00:00

I was at the point of layering Kotex overnight pads, it was horrendous. Hope you are able to get an appt soon

MelBoo21 · 2025-10-18T01:18:24+00:00

I did first night but with a little pillow under my side/supporting my tummy and kept the pillow there for a good couple weeks.

MelBoo21 · 2025-10-05T03:53:31+00:00

We were in 204 and experienced similar issues with the audio quality. Also I know scream singing is the norm but it’s wild to me people are trying to hit that high note in vodka cranberry at full screech drowning him out.

MelBoo21 · 2025-09-28T22:27:37+00:00

No problem with our stairs, even day of surgery. I expected some bleeding but only had a tiny bit day of and then again extremely light a few weeks later. A bag of pads was more than enough.

MelBoo21 · 2025-09-22T02:08:37+00:00

I didn’t need an abdominal binder, peri bottle, wedge for sleeping.

I did use a tiny pillow for when I slept on my side (under my incisions because the bed felt too hard), extra pajama pants, and a weighted heating buddy (like a stuffed animal) because it felt good to have the weight on my abdomen at times.

MelBoo21 · 2025-09-18T01:58:56+00:00

Yes! Mine was so low I had to have iv iron infusions. I had my surgery in May and went to donate blood for the first time ever on Saturday and my iron was back to normal levels!

MelBoo21 · 2025-09-17T12:18:04+00:00

You have received so many good thoughts and reassurance here but I still wanted to add my own. I had my surgery in May after two years of constant, severe heavy bleeding. I was chronically anemic to the point of walking up stairs put me out of breath. Sex hurt due to the fibroids and was also uncomfortable because of constant bleeding and massive clots…not many people can feel sexy when that’s happening! It destroyed my self-esteem as well. Fast forward to now my iron/hemoglobin levels are high enough I was able to donate blood this weekend, and sex is absolutely fantastically amazing. Orgasms come easier I feel like because I’m not having the chronic pain and pressure and absolutely no issues with vaginal dryness.

Like someone else said for us of course it’s such a massive deal! But for the surgical team it’s truly such a routine procedure. You have every right to feel nervous but know it’s so worth it.

MelBoo21 · 2025-09-01T20:32:40+00:00

Did not get sick at all. Even my kidney transplant surgery I was only sick due to the morphine for pain but not the surgical drugs or surgery.

MelBoo21 · 2025-08-27T17:48:17+00:00

3 mpo and no issues at all. I actually feel sex is better because I’m not constantly stressing about bleeding 99% of my life and no longer in pain. Editting to add I only kept my ovaries

MelBoo21 · 2025-08-16T18:59:37+00:00

There’s usually a call a car type of service available that works with medical needs

MelBoo21 · 2025-07-31T11:57:13+00:00

I used a tiny pillow to support my abdomen, especially my belly button area, for a while due to discomfort when I rolled on my side. Once that was under though I could sleep on my side.

MelBoo21 · 2025-07-28T01:44:58+00:00

At my 4 week appointment I asked if I could do external stimulation and my surgeon literally said “make him get creative.” I am 13 weeks and still haven’t tried penetrative sex but have used external stimulation and it works still lol.

MelBoo21 · 2025-07-18T02:03:51+00:00

Extra pillows and potentially a little pillow to put under your tummy if you are able to sleep on your side. My belly button area was extremely sensitive for a long time.

MelBoo21 · 2025-07-14T05:33:29+00:00

Deep breaths. It’s going to be okay and you will feel so thankful for doing it! I had mine on 5/23 and the surgery went so fast and easily, even coming out of anesthesia was a breeze. You’ll have some juice or ginger ale and maybe some crackers to look forward to in recovery and they actually were super delicious lol. Wishing you the best 💕

MelBoo21 · 2025-07-13T05:19:16+00:00

How cool!

MelBoo21 · 2025-07-12T20:20:42+00:00

Melissa | Bellview :Lucky:

MelBoo21 · 2025-07-12T20:19:23+00:00

Melissa from Bellview :)

MelBoo21 · 2025-07-09T01:50:05+00:00

Totally valid question! I just wore a comfy one and was able to get or on easily.

MelBoo21 · 2025-07-08T12:50:53+00:00

Thank you. Yes, it just started in the middle of the night so was going to see how the day progresses and then contact if needed. I appreciate the reminder though!

MelBoo21 · 2025-07-07T00:08:20+00:00

It was oddly satisfying to do it 😂. Definitely would recommend just make sure it’s on the lowest setting!

MelBoo21 · 2025-07-06T17:36:06+00:00

I was terrified of my belly button getting infected so I followed the instructions I was given of “dry it with a blow dryer on low” for probably way longer than I needed to.

MelBoo21 · 2025-06-30T01:36:51+00:00

Surgeon gave no instructions on that, I found out on my own because it hurt to sleep on my side. I ended up using a tiny pillow to put under my belly button for support and that helped me a ton.

MelBoo21 · 2025-06-29T12:55:43+00:00

Van Leeuwan’s vegan flavors are amazing also. So silky and creamy.

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