I had an open total hysterectomy 4 weeks ago. I am still very sore and having ongoing problems with my bladder and bowel. When I eat I get really bad stomach and back pain and diarrhoea. This means that I am loath to eat and when I eat I only manage a couple of bites of food. I've lost 16lb in the last 4 weeks. I am overweight so I can afford to lose weight but I'm exhausted all the time. I've had a CT scan of my abdomen which didn't show any problems and I'm having a CT of my chest this Saturday to check for any spread. I'm also waiting for my appointment with the sarcoma consultant at the Christie hospital.
Hi Deborino. I'm sorry to read you're still having bladder & bowel problems. I didn't experience any of this , had laparoscopic and didn't have the shoulder pain some ladies mentioned due to the angle they put us for the op.
I'd have a word with your CNS and see what she suggests. It might be the anaesthetic is still working it's way out of your system but as you say if you're not eating you're not get any nutrition hence the exhaustion. Good over the weight loss though but not the way to do it. The most effective weight loss I ever had was when I got Salmonella poisoning - also not the most pleasant way to lose it!
Great the CT scan of your abdomen was good. Fingers crossed for the CT scan on Saturday and hope you get your appointment at the Christie Hospital quickly.
Big hugs, Barb xx
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