Chest Strain and Hysterectomy on Tues

I’ve never heard of a hysterectomy or any op being cancelled due to pulled muscles! Having a virus or infection sure, but not that. I appreciate you’re concerned and I know it’s easier said than done but try not to worry. What makes you think you’ll have to cough after surgery? I didn’t! 

It's in the post operative guidance booklet I was given at the hospital. It says to do these deep breathing exercises, a huff and a cough every two hours to clear the lungs of fluid build up from the anesthetic.

I was just concerned that ithe surgeons didn't think I could clear my lungs properly.

If I don't have to cough then great 

I’m sure you’ll cough if you need to as it’s a reflex. Are you scheduled for a laparoscopic hysterectomy or open?

I having a laparoscopic hysterectomy

Hello

i spoke to a friend of mine who is a consultant anaesthetist and he said that surgery wouldn’t be cancelled for strained muscles .  If there were any underlying problem that was making breathing difficult he would want to assess the situation, but even then wouldn’t necessarily postpone or cancel the op.

i had my surgery postponed for nearly 2 months during covid, as I was found to have covid on the day of my hysterectomy.  I continued to test positive for weeks and the surgery was re-scheduled each time.  However, my consultant said that endometrial cancer is usually very slow growing and that it would take about 6 months before there would be any real change.

Try not to worry, although I know that’s a silly thing to say!  You'll be in very good hands and they will make sure that what happens is the best for you.

Pippa xx

Thank you. I'm glad you where eventually able to have your hysterectomy. It must have been so scary having covid at the same time as cancer.

I feel more reassured now as I can still take deep breaths.

Mine was laparoscopic; had it in the afternoon, had a catheter in overnight and was asked by my 4am check nurse whether I’d like my catheter out at 6am or 8am. I bit her hand off and said 6am! As soon as it was out, I was up out of bed and walking around up to the nurse station and back or sitting in the comfy chair by the ward window and never got back into bed, I like to think that naturally helped my breathing and circulation, and maybe my digestion too. As soon as I got home from hospital that afternoon I went for a gentle 5 minute walk and then did that twice a day every day and gradually increased.