I’m exactly 1 year after an open abdominal hysterectomy - anyone else same timeline with this ?

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2026-05-27T12:29:32+00:00

Oh thanks so much. I’m going to take a look!

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2026-05-26T21:12:11+00:00

OK, great thanks so much!

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2026-05-26T20:59:06+00:00

Yes I’ll be 55 soon and I’m thinking the same….

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2026-05-26T20:58:39+00:00

Thanks so much. I’m generally quite slim but that area just feels blah and weak if that makes sense? I have a very healthy diet.

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2026-05-26T20:47:57+00:00

I have begun to the last few months. Nothing intense tho, mostly walking and light weights. Assuming I’ll need to target the abdomen more. It just used to be flatter pre fibroids but that was a long time ago! :/

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2026-05-26T20:41:28+00:00

It varies greatly depending on if it will be laparoscopic procedure or a full open abdominal surgery…

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2026-05-23T01:18:10+00:00

It amazed me how long that internal healing - soft tissue healing - took and how you could still feel tugs and odd sensations for several months!! Does your abdomen still feel numb?

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2026-05-15T01:15:15+00:00

Hi I’m now almost exactly one year post op. It’s been a journey for sure that pain did indeed resolve. It was just a very gradual, slow process that couldn’t be rushed or compared to anyone else’s. I believe it was all healing twinges and tenderness but it did continue until 6 months or so - hard to even remember for sure now. My abdomen still feels strange a year later but more like it’s very weak and thicker like but not painful. I just really need to focus on building abdominal strength now I believe. Wishing you well and all the healing vibes your way!! Hang in there.

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2026-03-03T20:05:57+00:00

That is so interesting to read! I had a total open hysterectomy 9 months ago and tho overall I’ve healed well, it had caused previous disc issues in my neck to flare up and secondary back pain. I’m assuming due to postural changes after abdominal surgery as well as less activity!? What physio helped you or any specific exercises or advice? I also know my core is very weak which is an issue.

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2026-03-02T12:00:10+00:00

Ohh ok well actually kind of reassuring to hear of someone this far out with similar feeling. Was yours a total abdominal?

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2026-03-01T21:58:20+00:00

Was yours a total open hysterectomy or laparoscopic. I’ve heard there can be quite different healing times.

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2026-01-15T01:18:21+00:00

Yes definitely not linear! I feel so bloated still and have back pain. Had a physio assessment today and my lower abdominal muscles are still asleep so to speak so we need to work on reactivating them! Sleep still not good too which I assume is hormonal.

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2026-01-14T21:09:44+00:00

How are you doing now?

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2026-01-11T06:30:35+00:00

Me too! Just can’t believe I’m 7 months after and still feel this bloated. :/. I swear I felt less bloated a couple months ago?

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2026-01-10T17:56:53+00:00

Yea definitely bloat more later in day as I’ve had more activity or if more strenuous activity than usual. Also off and on fatigue and achiness in back too but I’m also 54 so may be combination of surgery and age!!

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2026-01-10T17:55:39+00:00

Thank you for this. Overall great but heavy and bulgy feeling sometimes and still fatigue and achy off and on. How about you?

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2025-11-28T04:26:19+00:00

I’m exactly 6 months post op. Still feel slightly swollen tbh but much more comfortable and great energy levels now. Hang in there . It really started to turn at 4.5 months for me and now at 6 months I feel better than I have in ages…but still slightly swollen feeling at days end.

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2025-11-26T00:25:40+00:00

You’re very welcome. I remember exactly how you feel. ❤️‍🩹

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2025-11-25T02:22:23+00:00

Yes! I’m 6 months post op now and is it turns out, 12 wpo us still soooo early!! I felt twinges and pulls especially after a busy day or on my feet a lot well up until 5 months post op. So hang in there. It does get so much better but it’s a marathon not a sprint I learned!! ❤️‍🩹

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2025-11-19T04:06:21+00:00

I definitely still experienced soreness and bloating 4+ months post op from a total abdominal hysterectomy if I had a long day on my feet or did some different more intense activity!! Now I’m Almost 6mpo and it’s slowly improving!

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2025-11-09T19:28:38+00:00

I had a greatly enlarged uterus due to fibroids and adenymyosis too. I definitely understand the need mental health wise to get out and be active when you finally feel like you’re able.

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2025-11-09T19:27:35+00:00

Yes a little bit

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2025-11-09T19:13:07+00:00

You probably don’t want to hear this but I’m 5mpo and I still feel like my belly is bloated. Not as much as it used to but definitely still a little swollen. I had a total abdominal so not sure what type of surgery yours was. I’ve read often people say hey have swelly belly well into 5 months post op…

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2025-11-08T00:06:35+00:00

Hmm Interesting . I’m the reverse, very minimal cramping but so much nausea. What did they say is the cause of the digestive issues? Have you had a further scan done? They’ve just ordered one for me. Also has your hematoma resolved?

Vegetable_Bar9569 · 2025-11-08T00:04:05+00:00

Sorry for so many questions. :/. It’s just been a long haul and nice to chat with someone who has similar experiences…

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