Hysterectomy recovery

Hello

i had open (vertical incision) surgery for Grade 3 cancer on 31st October. 
The  CNS gave me a little cushion to press against my scar and this went with me everywhere for the 1st month. I also used this when travelling in car under my seat belt.

The cushion gave me a sense of security so could physically hold myself together. I was only stuck together on the outer scar but my little cushion gave me that sense of security in case of sneezing or coughing.

Thanks, I hope you're recovering well now.

I'm more concerned about the vaginal cuff inside. Because I have very little pain I don't want to overdo things or sneeze/cough that it damages the closure.

I guess it must be quite robust but probably just want some reassurance

Coughing is important as it helps to clear the anaesthetic from the lungs! Nothing wrong with coughing! All I was aware of post surgery was being advised not to  lift anything heavier than a mug of tea for the first few weeks. It was probably a bit easier for me as I had abdominal surgery in 1989 when I had a c section with my first child, so I was used to the recovery. What sort of things are you thinking might be things you shouldn’t do? 

Well I do live on my own so have to feed myself and the cat. I am fairly fit and active and use the strength in my legs and arms a lot but I do have to use the cooker, get stuff out of the freezer etc.

I wasn't given any advice about how much I could lift but am being sensible.

Even though I am well within the menopause, I am having some hormone disruption and think that is what is putting the anxiety about this in my head.

I just need some reassurance that the internal surgery is robust.

Thanks for your response