waiting for a hysterectomy and very nervous

Hi Adeliene,

I had open surgery and was really surprised at how well I felt afterwards, I didn't have much pain, I took all the painkillers that they gave me and at home I was fine with ibuprofen and paracetamol. It was more like pulling and twinges than actual pain. 

It was daunting waiting for my op but nothing was as bad as I feared, I had a wait before my op as I was the last slot of the morning so you might want a magazine or puzzle book for the wait, I had an actual book but couldn't concentrate on it. 

Good luck for Thursday, I'm sure that they will take great care of you,

lots of love

xxx

Hi Adeliene

I too had open surgery and keyhole too so I woke up to an assortment of wounds!  I was 61 and have raised BP but that was all ok and not mentioned so it seems it behaved itself!  Recovery went well.  I was kept in hospital for a few days as I had a raised temperature and put on antibiotics but I still think that was a throat infection I had before I had the op but they were just being on the safe side.  Pain wise it was much less than I thought it would be, morphine initially and then they offered me Tramadol and Codeine when the morphine was stopped but I refused those and managed on Paracetamol and Ibuprofen.  I also had radiotherapy several weeks later and although tiring it is manageable and you will be very well looked after by the team.

I hope all goes well for you on Thursday.

Hugs, Lesley xx

Hi Adeliene

I know how you feel I’m having my operation on Wednesday and I am very nervous.

im sure we will both be fine ,the ladies on here have given me loads of advice and helpful tips and they have put my mind a little at ease .

i to am shaking a bit as it gets closer .we will have to keep each other going 

you take care 

regards and hugs 

Jackie 

Xx

Thank you Aria, I'll get myself a magazine and try and keep relaxed. Adeliene x

Thank you so much for your reply, it is so good to here that you managed the pain after the surgery. I will have to be strong , I will be so pleased to open my eyes once they have me back in recovery.

Adeliene x

Dear Jackie,

I wish you well,stay calm dear Jackie.. Like you I couldn't have managed without the help of this site I have had such helpful advice. 

Adeliene x 

I've got myself in a muddle with my replies, Thanks for your post I feel a bit calmer now, your post is so helpful.

Adeliene x,

Dear Adeliene

thank you so much 

lots of hugs 

xx

Hi Jackie

3 days post op feeling so much better bowels and bladder fine working nicely 

Eating ok 

So dont worry you will be good if i can do it so can you

The kind words from all the other lovely ladies did me well also

All will be good

Lynne

Hi lynne 

im so pleased that you are doing good .thats great to hear I’m getting more nervous as it gets closer but your all keeping me going 

you rest and then more rest 

hugs 

Jackie xx