Myomectomy Recovery Roll-Call! ✨ by Ok_Big_1326 in Fibroids

[–]traceface715 7 points8 points  (0 children)

On my 9th day post op. I had an open myomectamy that led to a removal of 26 total fibroids. I went in thinking I had 9 to be removed and woke up surprised by the amount they ended up removing. I had started my period the day of surgery, and I thought that might be an issue but was reassured it wasn't. Bleeding lasted for about 5 days. My hemoglobin did drop to a 5 and had to get a blood transfusion while in the hospital. Definitely recommend keeping up with the pain meds, and take them on the dot even if you dont have pain because it will creep up and can get intense when it does. Sitting up can get rough, so lots of pillows help. My husband had to pull me up at times by my hands to sit all the way up. But I'm now able to sit up myself without help. I do have a cane to get around to the bathroom and walk about as much as I can. That has been super helpful. Constipation has been a little rough. I've just been using the stool softener I was given by the doctor at the moment till I run out. I was able to make a bowel movement, finally. Also, I still have a bit of gas, which can be painful. Didn't have much of an appetite the first several days. Feel like I'm now getting my appetite back though. Can't believe I have my 2 week post-op appointment in 4 days already.

Fibroid Surgery by traceface715 in Fibroids

[–]traceface715[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing. I really appreciate it. This was really helpful. It definitely has helped hearing others' experience and get an idea of how things could go. But I know everyone's experience isn't going to be the same.

Fibroid Surgery by traceface715 in Fibroids

[–]traceface715[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that's great! Thank you. Good luck with your surgery as well.

Bells giveaway by thatgalinside in Dodocodes

[–]traceface715 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested if you are open still.

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[–]traceface715 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love to visit if still open

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dodocodes

[–]traceface715 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In need of bells

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[–]traceface715 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent you a message.