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Hi all - I messaged a few weeks back about my issues getting my GP to do a two week referral for my postmenopausal bleeding, then scan showing thickening of the endometrium. So yesterday was my hysteroscopy appointment - all the delays meant it was just...
It is just under a fortnight since I had my keyhole total hysterectomy. I am suffering a lot of pain with weeing and pooing. I take 1000mg paracetemol four times a day and 240mg codeine spread through the day. I am using lactulose. I am physically weeing...
Hello Just wanted to check in. I found very good post op advice on the Hysterectomycentre uk website. (Hope its ok to put this up) other websites offer great info too. I am feeling much better this week. Had antibiotics last week for a slight belly...
Good morning I'm just wondering how long between recovery from surgery and pelvic radiotherapy starting? My guess is it may vary on where you live and/or waiting lists? Thank you
Hello coffee 19 I’ve read some threads and replied to one post don’t know how to reply just a quick update to tell you I started bracha therapy last weeek everyone is so helpful
I am 5 weeks post op on Monday. How soon can you have a bath? I can't remember if it is 4 weeks or 6 weeks post op.
Following surgery 4 weeks ago, histology report has come back that the cancer didn’t reach the lymph nodes …however team have suggested carboplatin and paclitaxol chemotherapy. Has anyone got any tips of how to deal with the side effects please?
Hi I'm packing my bag for abdominal hysterectomy next week and I've been told I'm staying in up to ten days, what's best nighties or pj's? I've got two nighties for first two days but not sure if I need more, I'm more of a pj person but worried about...
Following surgery on Monday, I still have a strange sensation on the outside of my left hip/though, almost like a numbness. It is like the sensation of having something bulky in my pocket, but there is nothing there. Did anyone else get anything similar...
So relieved. Just told only need radiotherapy follow up to hysterectomy. And now I pause. Where is best place to find out about side effects please?
