Recovery and going back to ward

I didn't recall waking up in the recovery room, my first recollection post op was being back on the ward. I needed an abdominal lateral incision so maybe that delayed me waking up earlier. I also stayed in bed until the next day. However, I had very little pain just felt a bit uncomfortable. 

I remember waking in recovery after both my hysteroscopy and my hysterectomy. When I was moved to the ward, it was quite a noisy busy 4 bed ward and when my lovely consultant came to see me I told him I wasn’t happy there and he got me moved bless him to a quiet empty ward, Bliss! My catheter was still in though as it was the hospital policy to keep it in overnight, so I stayed in bed and didn’t get out of bed till the catheter was removed at 6 the following morning. Went home that lunchtime,

Hi Molly sue,  I went to theatre at 9am on Fri morning and woke up in recovery at 2pm gave my hubby a ring then was on ward for 2.30.

I was in bed until Sat lunch and then sat in chair and walked to loo.Was able to be discharged at 6pm and my surgery was robotic

I woke up in recovery feeling very cheerful and chatty - and relieved. I was waving at people as I was taken back to the ward. I think the painkillers I had been given helped with all this. I was quite awake fir a long time but did eventually fall asleep.

I think I stayed in bed until the next morning, then mobilised gently, especially when the catheter came out.

I stayed in two nights - by choice. I had no problems at all but was tired.

Wow in theatre and recover 5 hours I didn't realise it was that long 

did you take your mobile in then too so you could call hubby ? 

No no mobile but nurses on recovery rang him and asked if I wanted to speak to him, Don't think I made much sense !!

Hi mollysue 

I had lap surgery both times. I remember waking up in recovery both times feeling very chilled, calm not cold. First surgery, I was a daycase, in anaesthetic room 10.30, going home 3.45. 2nd surgery, I had my own side room with bathroom. Surgery Fri, discharged Sunday. Hope all goes well for you.

A x

Was the 2nd surgery the  hysterectomy ? 
I see you stayed in 2 nights 

is that the normal time 2 nights ? 

Hi Mollysue

I woke up in recovery for a few minutes and was given some oxygen and more pain relief. I then went back to sleep for about an hour. I was then taken to the ward in the bed. The epidural wore off enough that I was walking round the bed within a couple of hours. They said they like to get people up and moving. 

Catheter was removed 4am and at 530 am I had a wash and went for a walk around the ward, 

My surgery was at around 12 ish and I woke up in recovery around 5 ish. Back on the ward 6/630. Given something to eat and a cup of tea around 7 ish from what I remember. 

I was discharged first thing in the am but it was around lunchtime by the time a friend collected me as had to wait for meds and discharge paperwork. 

I had my own room and toilet/shower. 

In the am I had to show I could use the toilet, walk and was eating and drinking and then I was allowed to go. They did an ultrasound on my bladder to make sure I was able to empty it. 

I had no real pain, I was more tired and washed out due to the anxiety of having an operation and the anaesthetic wearing off. I was well looked after by everyone as I am sure you will be.

Jane

1 st surgery was hysterectomy as daycase. My story is a bit more complicated. My profile is on only if you feel up to it.