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Hi, I had a full, laproscopic hysterectomy, including tubes and ovaries, yesterday morning. I was discharged home after 7 hours, with a catheter. I am amazed at how well I feel! I have some discomfort and need to keep on top of the painkillers and the catheter makes it difficult to sit, so I'm lying down, luckily that is being removed tomorrow.

5 weeks ago I had a small PMB and it's been a complete whirlwind. My consultant rang this morning to say everything had gone to plan, there appeared to be no evidence the cancer had spread and I would have definitive results, next week.

Thank you for the advice I was given pre-op. Opal fruits and quavers did the trick! I also found cereal bars and peppermint tea to be useful. I bought a maternity pillow, which has made me comfortable and I have a plastic box on the bed with my tablets, book, TV controls and lip balm, so I don't need to reach over the bedside table.

It's not the way I envisaged spending my 50th birthday, I was supposed to be on a sunlounger, with my family. However they are here, looking after me and I'm definitely due that holiday!

I am so grateful to the NHS, for their speed, clarity and care.

M x

MarmiteFan59 over 3 years ago

Hi M, really pleased for you that it’s done and that you’re home. Being home with a catheter must feel odd! My catheter at the hospital was extremely uncomfortable and I couldn’t wait to have it out next day at 6am! After that I found that the discomfort and pain I’d been feeling, and for which I’d been having painkillers, disappeared! Hopefully you will find things a lot easier when it’s removed today, can get some fresh air and some gentle exercise! Bless you, well done, and hope to hear more from you re your recovery and results.

Cakenport over 3 years ago

Well done to you Lola72 for getting home and being a trooper. I wonder why they have kept your catheter in? That must be quite unpleasant. When do you have to get it removed?

Lola72 over 3 years ago in reply to Cakenport

I think it's just their policy. I've been back today to have it removed and all is well. Exhausting though, so back to bed for a few hours.

CeeJay over 3 years ago

Fantastic news Lola72. Glad all went well and your feeling ok. Don’t let the feeling good fool you into trying to do too much to quickly though, make sure you rest and you’ll be back on that sunlounger soon enough!

MarmiteFan59 over 3 years ago

Hi Lola, so pleased for you that the catheter is out! Now you’re really on the road to recovery! You are the best judge of how you’re doing - so all I will say to you is listen to your body! Listening to your body may mean taking it easy when needed, but it can also mean being proactive (yet still careful) if you feel like it. Gentle short walks are good - I did twice daily 5 mins at a time for the first few days then slowly increased one walk and then both. Walking can really help the digestion and circulation and getting the sunshine is good for us too! I tended to be active in the day, then spent the evening on the sofa with my feet up with my tablet and the TV. Just work out what’s right for you and I’m sure you’ll be fine,

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