Cooks Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 so lactulose and big knickers to hold tummy flat, what else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Nice weather, so you can sit outside with the chickens while you are recovering I didn't need lactulose, or peppermint drinks (you will get trapped wind after the op , I found it tolerable but one woman in my ward thought she was having a heart attack), but I found a little step stool quite handy in the bathroom, to put your feet on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Ooh good idea lol I am dreading it but work are great and beyond supportive so that's a relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Returning to work can be variable, depending on what you do, travel distance etc. Although you do need to rest, you do also need to push yourself a bit as that will actually encourage your body to heal quicker. I managed to get back to part time office work after 4 weeks. Yes i was tired, but I was back to normal pretty much at 8 weeks post op. A lot depends on your motivation - being self employed and unable to earn anything was mine You will get lots of aches and pains and niggles, but they are all part of the healing process and the main thing is not to get anxious about them. Your wound is NOT going to pop open if you overdo it! Keep on top of the pain. Post op wind pain is horrid! But it soon goes The biggest problem seems to be hormone related if the ovaries are going as well - again I was lucky and had minimal symptoms, but some people did seem to suffer much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Yes she told me to keep active but rest when my body needs to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 You'll know when you need to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I am almost three years post op and can honestly say it is the best thing (and probably the most terrifying!) I have ever done You will be in hospital for just a few days and you have the rest of your life to enjoy, free from all your present problems, think of that, it's what got me through!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 ^^ wot she said It really is the best thing I've done health-wise and made me annoyed that the docs kept putting me off for so long - the best bit was giving all the sanitary products to a friend with a smug look on my face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 ... made me annoyed that the docs kept putting me off for so long Same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I still can't resist saying 'don't those anymore' when I pass the feminine hygiene aisle in the supermarket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 I am still scared to bits but am trying to keep positive about it ... Trying... They are unsure whether they will take the ovaries, however the thought is not unless they see anything untoward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I haven't said anything on this thread so far. But best wishes from one woman to another. This is on my mind all the time and I think women are very resilient. Nearly 54 and nothing has changed - very annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I am still scared to bits but am trying to keep positive about it ... Trying... They are unsure whether they will take the ovaries, however the thought is not unless they see anything untoward. Perfectly natural to be scared I was a mess in hospital, I don't like strangers around me and had to have the curtain drawn round the bed and a sick pot one visiting time I also had to have a sedative on the second night as I didn't sleep a wink, I wanted to get out so badly. I couldn't look at my own wound, the nurse said she didn't know how I had got to the hospital I even begged the surgeon to let me go home as I lived alone at the time, and they weren't sure I could manage and look after myself. I did fine, even cooked tea for mum and I two days after coming home. They will certainly try and preserve your ovaries if you are under 50, they prefer to give you as much chance of a later menopause as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I hate hospitals too Cooks, but was lucky enough in our smaller one to get a side room, which was really appreciated. Please do make the most of the rest while you are in there, they are usually careful to not let you out until you are able to cope (and have opened your bowels!). The ward I was in had a lovely courtyard garden and it was summer, so I made a point of getting up and wandering out to sit in the sun, the exercise certainly helped with the recovery. Are you doing your core and pelvic floor exercises? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 I have not been told to do any exercises, but they mentioned I will have to post op. Yes as I am 40 (they kept calling me a young lady) they have said that the ovaries would most likely stay which to be honest suits me unless there is a reason to take them which outweighs the reason to keep them.. I will be in Addenbrookes Clare, great big bustling teaching hospital, nothing small about that but it's 5/10mins from home. I am planning to be out ASAP and they know they cannot wait for me to open my bowels as my bowel does not go on order I will get my bag ready over the next few weeks with items I want to take in, and new jammies etc face wipes, magazines etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 TBH, I'd start with the pelvic floor/core exercises asap. There are probably loads of youtube, but shout if you need any and I'll PM you some to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Well it's tomorrow.... Scared is not the word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 You're bound to be apprehensive Cooks, but I'm sure you'll be fine. Will send you positive healing thoughts tomorrow. xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Good luck - it's natural to be scared, but you'll soon be on the other side of it all and probably very relieved you had it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hospital is scary - but lot of lovely omleteers will be rooting for you Having been in last week, my top tip is to take plenty of wipes (or maybe that's just me being a bit OCD ) and your preferred distraction (eg stuff to read to take your mind off things) All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Happy healing vibes Cooks Deep breaths - you will be fine, though natural to be scared, I was too. You will be soon tucked up at home being waited on - DO NOT be a martyr - ask for pain relief and help (and lactulose ) We are all behind you - any post op queries just ask, but only if you have your feet up Best wishes xxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Good luck for tomorrow - you'll be fine. I'll be sending lots of positive healing thoughts for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Love and healing thoughts from me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 The sun is shining - everything will be ok. Best wishes for tomorrow and wishing you a speedy recovery xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hope all goes well tomorrow. Will be thinking of you xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
