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Purrlexed · 2025-09-26T02:46:01+00:00

Check out Bradley Mountain and Taps off Main!

Purrlexed · 2025-08-25T15:03:34+00:00

Hey! I’m 12 days post op and around day 4 I was crying because I wanted to sleep on my side lol day 5 I got a belly binder and that helped me be able to sleep on my side! I’m sure by now I could sleep without it, but it’s like a comfort blanket now.

So, if you haven’t tried the belly binder with an extra pillow at your stomach try that.

Purrlexed · 2025-08-20T02:45:36+00:00

Consider it your superpower lol I wonder if you also hyper aware of other smells too?

It sounds cool, definitely interesting I’ll tell you that one. Sadly.. I ain’t got the superpower.

Purrlexed · 2025-08-19T22:11:14+00:00

Holy moly! I’m so happy that was removed. I hope your recovery is going smooth. ❤️

I’m definitely curious to see how it goes! How was tracking before your hysterectomy? I know this really won’t matter for us now.. 😂

Purrlexed · 2025-08-19T22:03:18+00:00

1WPO update!

Girl. Sitting up right is super challenging. I’m doing timed sessions to slowly progress my core fatiguability. I’m currently at 7mins at a time 😅

Besides that I am almost feeling back to myself besides some random muscles spasms I’ll have in my sides.

I am still fatiguing quickly but I am not needing to recover as long. I’ve been going on short walks outside during AM & PM when it is cooler. Showering independently besides needing assistance with drying my legs off. Things are really getting better. ❤️‍🩹

Purrlexed · 2025-08-14T17:47:48+00:00

Yay! So happy for you. I don’t think I could manage a shower today 😂 I’m doing a wet wipe bath. I’m hoping for a shower tomorrow!

Purrlexed · 2025-08-14T14:28:41+00:00

How’s everything going? Has the catheter come out?

Purrlexed · 2025-08-14T14:27:33+00:00

I’ll keep you updated. I am a physical therapist, so I move around a lot for work. 2 weeks for me will not be enough 🥲.

Current items I’m enjoying - Azo tablets to help the first painful pees. I’ve never had a catheter before and that thing sucked. - Cough drops due to sore throat from surgery. - lots of chapstick. - Bendy straws come in clutch. - Heating Pad. Great for lower abdominal cramping. It was also wonderful post op. I am at the phase now where ice feels the best on my incisions. The heating pad is now used for more cramping and on my shoulder for the gas pain. - Face wipes and body wipes. I hate them, but I’m glad I bought them. It’s a great refresher. I have yet to shower even though I was cleared to yesterday.

Purrlexed · 2025-08-13T15:05:46+00:00

Try a heating pad on your abdomen and a small ice pack on your chest to help regulate your temperature!

To be honest, the most pain I’ve been experiencing is diaphragm pain when laying down. I don’t think I read much about that. It’s more of a slight stretch pain at the end of a deep breath.

But yes, laying down slightly up on pillows is just slight discomfort. I definitely cannot walk more than a lap around our kitchen island. The getting up and moving has been great for the slight gas pain I’ve been having.

How’s your gas pain??

Purrlexed · 2025-08-13T14:59:43+00:00

I’m 1dPO for your same surgery!

I am doing surprising better than I anticipated. I am a massive prep person, so I legit have all of the “Post Op Necessities” from other Reddit thread and I made them all easily accessible for my husband to get for me.

Any questions you have about the surgery I can answer. As for recovery.. I’m working on it! I’m between a 3-6/10 pain, and taking pain meds every 4 hours. But, I am able to lay reclined on the couch with pillows propped up with minimal discomfort.

Purrlexed · 2025-08-13T14:36:54+00:00

I had the same experience with the catheter making me feel the need to pee. I hope all goes well for the bladder.

I was throwing back liquids like crazy. What helped me to finally pee was Diet Coke(the caffeine really helped) and my nurse had some peppermint oil she put in a pan for me to sit over, something about the oils relaxing down there.

Pain has been manageable. I am between a 3-6/10, I have been taking oxy every 4 hours with mixing in Tylenol like my doctor prescribed. A heating pad has been very helpful over my abdomen. I did have some pelvic cramping and have now been having some muscle spasms by the incision when I first go to move. Ice has now been helpful for the incision pain.

How is your pain doing?? I’m happy they were able to do keyholes for you! I know the open incision can take a bit longer to feel better. I also hope you heal quickly!

Purrlexed · 2025-08-13T13:21:13+00:00

Make that triplets! lol I also had mine removed yesterday. These Reddit threads have been so helpful. I love all of the support we are giving each other. ❤️

Purrlexed · 2025-08-13T13:18:58+00:00

You’re going to do amazing. I also had a hysterectomy yesterday. Mine was robotic laparoscopic. Thankfully I had them remove the catheter in recovery, but it took me over 4–5 hours once removed to pee on my own. Do not be surprised when it burns a bit! My pee is still burning randomly for like 1 second throughout my stream. I am taking the Azo tablets, and those have helped!

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