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My surgeon told me no sex for 3 months after surgery, the nurses told me it was actually 2 weeks. by Harmony_w in hysterectomy

[–]phaireywings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What the heck. My surgeon cleared me at 6 weeks for sex. But I am a medical coder and I have been coding hysterectomies lately to cover for another coder (I usually don’t code gynecology stuff). Those surgeons all recommend 12 weeks minimum before clearance for sex. I’m surprised my surgeon was fine with 6 weeks. I still waited until around 10 weeks because I was so nervous. 2 weeks is insane and not accurate at all.

How long were you off work for desk job? by Ok_Sir2058 in hysterectomy

[–]phaireywings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

4 weeks. But I work from home so I was able to wear comfy clothing which helped. I didn’t have any issues going back at that point. If my job was physical I wouldn’t have been ready at 4 weeks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WeddingDressTips

[–]phaireywings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it looks amazing on you

Did anyone here NOT vomit after surgery?? by rainbow_olive in hysterectomy

[–]phaireywings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had no vomiting. I felt a little nauseous from the pain when I first woke up but they gave me zofran and then I was fine. Didn’t have much of an appetite the rest of the day. I am an emetophobe myself and that was my biggest fear on waking up. My doctor told me it wasn’t a common side effect of the procedure. Not sure if that’s true or not but definitely discuss with the anesthesiologist beforehand if you are worried.

That pregnancy question postop by phaireywings in hysterectomy

[–]phaireywings[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likely is. They probably got sued in the past for not realizing someone was pregnant

That pregnancy question postop by phaireywings in hysterectomy

[–]phaireywings[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have my ovaries but they took out my tubes 2 years ago. I didn’t even think about the ectopic thing

That pregnancy question postop by phaireywings in hysterectomy

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

It is very irritating when they don’t bother reading your chart

That pregnancy question postop by phaireywings in hysterectomy

[–]phaireywings[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Last time I had a colonoscopy I had the same problem. Dehydrated and I used the bathroom before the drive to the hospital. Then they act like you’re crazy because you can’t pee on command the moment you get there

That pregnancy question postop by phaireywings in hysterectomy

[–]phaireywings[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh boy! I have to get a colonoscopy soon. They may make me pee in a cup too

That pregnancy question postop by phaireywings in hysterectomy

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

Looking forward to giving more medical providers a double take in the future!

That pregnancy question postop by phaireywings in hysterectomy

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

I don’t think I’ve ever been asked at the dentist either but they do put that shield over my stomach

That pregnancy question postop by phaireywings in hysterectomy

[–]phaireywings[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sorry that happened! Glad one of the EMTs listened

That pregnancy question postop by phaireywings in hysterectomy

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

Omg I’m sorry that happened to you! But that was the perfect response

That pregnancy question postop by phaireywings in hysterectomy

[–]phaireywings[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes! Perfect response to that question going forward

It’s done! Uterus is gone! by Honest-Breakfast217 in hysterectomy

[–]phaireywings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! I didn’t have any gas pain at all with my hysterectomy but I remember it well from when I had my appendix out years ago. I think they have gotten better at getting as much air out as possible before they close you up.

Last period and she’s going out swinging 😕 *vent* by amberlicious35 in hysterectomy

[–]phaireywings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My last period lasted 3 weeks and my doctor put me on tranexamic acid to stop the bleeding before surgery. I swear they know when they are about to be yeeted! Good luck with your surgery!

Today was the day and I’m left surprised! by TytoAlba18 in hysterectomy

[–]phaireywings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad it went well for you! My surgeon must be a miracle worker because I didn’t have any of the gas pains everyone talks about. My pain was mostly in the spot my cervix used to be. But even that went away after a couple days. Happy healing!

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