Hysterectomy?

Hysterectomy?
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probably yesIt is all possible, but probably not. When you menstruate is when the largest supply of estrogen is released in the system, usually causing all those problems. Since you won't have period anymore, you probably won't experience all that. However, everyones hormone levels are a little different, and anything is possible. The most common complaint I have heard, is that most women notice weight gain after a hysterectomy.i'm 8 weeks post hysterectomy. i kept my ovaries. one day out of the month i get the usual pms symptoms, moody, cranky, just want to sleep, leave me alone kinda thing, and i get bad cramps. on the bright side, its only one day. i sleep the whole day so i dont take my mood out on anyone else. the next day i'm fine. you wont notice bloating for a while, your tummy will be swollen from the surgery. if i had to do it over again i would. i dont regret it. just take the time to heal. dont try to rush back in to life. you only have one chance to heal correctly the first time. make the most of it.you can go to web md i had a hesterectomy in dec. i told my doc to take everything. most people i have talked to say if you dont take everything in afew years you will be going to surgery again. web md can help you with every question you have it really helped me. good luck

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hysterectomy?
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Yes, it is quite painful. They will give her drugs to help. Also, she will need a lot! of support, love and understanding. A wonderful friend of mine had the surgery and she was wanting more children, so she had issues with that and her feminity. So a mate's support is really, really important during this time. Also, don't pressure her to have sex too soon, even tho' it may seem like a long time to you. Let her decide when the time is right. Take care of each other.YOU'VE TRIED TO BE? HUNNY YOU NEED TO BE! I HAD A HYSTERECTOMY IN MARCH. YES IT DOES TAKE 6 WEEKS. IT IS ALSO PAINFUL FOR AWHILE. SHE IS REALLY GONNA NEED YOUR SUPPORT. THIS IS A VERY TRAUMATIC SURGERY FOR A WOMAN TO HAVE. JUST BE THERE FOR HER. EVERYTHING WILL BE GREAT! IT TAKES A FEW WEEKS,BUT SHE WILL BE FINE AND SO WILL YOU. JUST BE THERE FOR EACH OTHER. GOOD LUCK HUNNY.Six weeks to recover minumin.Help her out around the house.Its gonna hurt pretty bad when the pain pills wear off so be kind to her.After i got out of the hospital they sent me home with a prescription for pain meds try to fill these before she leaves the hospital or right away after because she will probly feel groggy.I would advise against smoking weed right after if she is on prescription pain medication.I had a nasty hallucination .Just love your wife make her feel pretty and be kind.Its the kind of thing where if you screw up and treat her bad or say something about her looks she will never forget it.Spend time with her when she comes home.Get a pizza or cook something watch a movie Im sure she will be fine.Some woman do alot better than i did.Just make sure she knows you love her.Getting a hysterectomy is an emoitional thing for most women but she should be fine.It depends on if she is having an abdominal or vaginal hysterectomy. If her surgery is abdominal, yes, it will take about six weeks. But, if she can begin moving sooner, it's a good thing. As for pain, it's like someone kicked you in the gut. The first week post-op is the worst. She will just want to sleep so she won't have to deal with the pain. It feels like severe menstral cramps.

I had a hysterectomy 12 years ago, two months after I got married (on April 1st of all days). I didn't move around much and I have since regretted it. I gained alot of weight and suffered from depression. Not all women go through the same things after such a surgery. As long as she has a good support of family and friends she should do ok.

I wish your wife the best.There will be discomfort, yes. But I am sure the surgeon will prescribe something for the discomfort. I would say it will probably take six weeks to make a full recovery. I don't know if this is your unspoken question, but yes sex will be just as good or even better!Recovery time is different for everyone. I had one back in 95. I recovered fast but I went through 3 c-sections so I was prepared for the pain. The hospital will keep her comfortable with pain medication and they will send a persciption home with her for pain relif. Remember to get her meds on the way home or drop off script and then go back later to pick-up.If she is really uncomfortable she may not want to wait in the car for up to a hour. IThe doctors always say six weeks but again it depends on the person. I wish her a speedy recovery! You sound like a very loving and caring husband. Do you have a brother? Ice packs will help also for the pain and also for swelling. She'll ha a problem with gas, her abdomen wil be bloated from he surgery and have realpretty bad pain from this. To me that was the worst part.depends i had just mainly lower back pain for awhile and since then my back has never really been the same. i think i healed in about 6 weeks. what sucked was no sex but they never said i could not have anal sex. she will be alot happier tho with going thro the surgery i amyou are not going to like what you hear but i believe the question requires a full answer. i'm on week 9 of recovery from my hysterectomy. i still have just enough pain to be noticable but not enough to stop me from what i need to do except heavy lifting.

her weight lifting limit the entire 6 weeks should not be more than a full milk jug. some docs say 25 pounds, trust me, 25 pounds will feel like a million.

week 1 she will need help to take a shower, use the bathroom, get on and off the couch or bed, she wont be able to roll over in bed, she will sleep a lot, it will hurt to walk, and she wont be doing anything except taking a lot of meds and being out of it most of the time. she needs to put the meds to use, the doc will give out a 2nd refill when she needs it. lifting her hand to shoulder height will be more than she wants to do, trying to brush her hair will be hard for her to reach.

week 2 she will be getting her strength back. she will need to do some walking every day but still need to sleep a lot. by some walking i mean 5 minutes down the driveway not 2 miles down the road. she should be able to navigate the bathroom alone. she wont be doing any housework. she still will not be able to reach past her knees. anything that finds its way to the floor might have to stay there for the next few weeks. she will be getting around better, but dont expect her to do anything. brushing her own hair is easier, she can pick up a sponge or duster and take care of any wiping that needs to be done as long as it doesnt require bendings, reaching, lifting, stretching, twisting. dishes will still be someone elses chore and so will the cooking. laundry should be piled high at this point unless you are an amazing wonderful husband, because she cant and shouldnt be doing it!
no housework except dusting and wiping.

week 3 she will be able to walk for a while, she will probably be off pain meds, though she will still be in pain. she will be given permission to drive at the beginning of the week most likely. she will need padding between her tummy and the seat belt. i used a rolled up small towel. she needs to listen to her body, i wasnt able to drive until after week 4 without pain. she can go shpping but still cant lift anything heavy. she shouldnt carry groceries out to the car or into the house unless its a loaf or bread or a dozen eggs. anything heavier is not good for the recovering insides. the thing to remember at this point is not to be fooled by the outside. just because the scars on the outside are healing nicely doesnt mean the 1000 stitches on the inside are ready for a workout. at 3 weeks i started doing light cooking. i couldnt lift pans but once they were on the stove i could cook. when making spaghetti or any pasta keep in mind someone else will have to take it off the stove and drain it. she wont be able to lift it. at this point i did some minor dish washing but the big pots and pans were someone elses chore. still no mopping or vaccuming or laundry or anything else that requires the bending, lifting, twisting, stretching, reaching...etc

week 4 ive heard of a lot of women going back to work. these are people who are young! if your wife is over 30, it probably wont happen and shouldnt happen. she will gradually start doing more around the house, visit with her friends, get out of the house more. she will still be moving slowly but by then should have forgotten the pain from just 4 weeks ago. getting stronger by the day. get out and walk with her. spend time together, let her know you love her. her emotions will be off balance. she will need to know she is still a complete woman in your eyes and still very desireable. (no sex!!! more explained later)

after week 4 its just a matter of getting stronger with each day, listening to your body, knowing its limitations, still no vaccuming, mopping, or laundry until the end of recovery week 6.

sexual activity: the first 4 weeks should be restricted to kisses, hugs, bj, hj, cuddling sessions. let her know you still desire her but dont ask for more than she can give. at 4 weeks i started getting clitoral orasms. no penetration of any kind is allowed until 6 weeks. no giving her oral, there are too many germs in your mouth, she could get an infection (prolonging healing and your chance at sex). kiss hug cuddle and touch a lot. at 6 weeks the doc will give the go ahead for sex. be very very very gentle. i cant stress that enough. no wild anything. VERY gentle the first few times until you know her limits and reactions. if they took her ovaries she might not want sex at all. if they left the ovaries she might want sex more than you can keep up with.

she has ONE chance to heal correctly the first time. dont take that chance away from her. it takes a full year to recover inside from a hysterectomy. think of having half your insides taken out and how you would feel. it will be on her mind every day for the first 6 months at least. tell her to keep a diary of how she feels and what she is able to do and not do that way she can help others with their questions. its a good way to recover mentally. you are with her in good and bad, sickness and health. anyone can be on their best behavior for 6 weeks. show her how wonderful you can be. i had mr. perfect around, i was spoiled and i healed correctly the first time. now he is getting all the rewards he can handle. the wait and spoiling is worth it!

any questions? either email me kristeena911@yahoo.com or visit http://www.hystersisters.com. i will gladly answer any question you 2 can come up with. you cant shock me, or embarass me, or offend me. dont believe me? try it!

Good luck on a happy recovery! God Bless

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