Total hysterectomy and BSO

Also can you just advise how you felt straight after  with a robotic /lapiscopuc operation for the above 

Hi mollysue

It does seem on here that the vast majority of ladies do have hysterectomies that include BSO. Maybe for ladies who are having hysterectomies for other reasons then there may be some difference however from what I understand from my own circumstances and being on here to have BSO part is indeed normal. 

I found the anaesthetic part was fine. It is very safe these days and I was well monitored throughout. Part of your pre op is to assess that you are safe to have a GA. If you were not then they would not do it.

I walked to the theatre and met by the anaesthetist who saw me earlier in the morning. He was friendly and reassuring. There was another doctor in with him and a nurse. It took less than 5 minutes to be asleep. The canula took seconds, didn't hurt. Everything, other than the epidural was done after I was asleep.

When I woke up I felt a bit washed out and thirsty. I had an oxygen mask on and a catheter in. When I was fully awake I was taken back to the ward that in my hospital was divided into individual rooms, each with their own bathroom. 

I was given a cup of tea- most welcome by then and something to eat. I had regular obs done. The surgeon came and spoke to me later on. I had some pain relief later the same evening but that was more because I was worried about being in pain rather than having actual pain. 

Catheter was removed 4 am and by 530 am I had got up, washed and dressed and was walking around the ward. After breakfast I was checked over and went home just after lunch as I had to wait for medication to take home. When home I felt tired and a bit achy but other than that ok. 

When I woke up I just felt relief to be honest that the cancer had been taken out. I felt ok and positive. 

Jane

Hi, mollysue

i don’t know whether or not you are post menopause, but, if so, your ovaries are no longer active and will usually be removed - one less thing to go wrong.

Hi again, Mollysue

The procedure they have elected should mean that you recover a bit quicker. I had to have a more invasive approach and still felt OK after a few days. I was showering the next day! I woukd advise taking some nice comfortable “big” pants that don’t cut into your middle and a little cushion. You can hold the cushion against your tummy as you move about just to gives increased security and support.

I’m sure you’ll feel happier knowing the main problem has been removed.

Thanks 

was that a robotic or lapostocpic  hysterectony?

as sounded like it wasn't as bad as im thinking 

Yes  at 67 so they arnt wanted ! 

laparoscopic but my consultant said there isn't really a lot of difference from the patients point of view- whether laparoscopic or robotic. Its the open surgery that can have a longer recovery. I know you have a lot of worries but really- it was ok. Try not worry too much about the technicalities and trust in the doctors knowledge and experience. They will look after you well and just think how good it will feel when you return from hospital in a couple of weeks time and that's not too far away

Jane