WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2003: Re: Surgery Recovery

Re: Surgery Recovery

From: Abby (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 2 Apr 2003 14:01:53 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 2 Apr 2003, Lori wrote: >
>Hello
>I had an Abdominal Hysterectomy, Bilateral Salpingo OOpherectomy in
>mid-December 2002 for the removal of multiple large Fibroids.
>
>My concern/questions has to do with expected recovery timelines and
>symptons.
>
>Since my surgery, I still have the following symptons:
>_ My lower abdomen including the insession is still very tender swollen
>and NUMB.
>_ My right side is much more Tender. (Note: Was there a falopian tube
>removed there, also I sleep on this side).
>_ I still have discomfort when I bend down and my energy-level seems to
>have decreased.
>_ I have daily, usually if any clothing touch or press against the area,
>a stinging sensation below the incession.
>
>Questions:
>NOTE: I have gone in for a post-surgery exam in early post-surgery exam
>in early March 2003. My physician said to give my recovery more time. I
>feel that I have given sufficient time, but there is NO apparent
>improvement that I can tell (Am I being IMPATIENT- I just don't know and
>I certainly did not expect these results to be lingering this long !!).
>
>1. Are the symptons described above for this type of surgery normal?
>What are some other symptons or limitations to expect, if any?
>
>2. What is the average timeline for post surgery recovery? Note I am a
>runner and I did start jogging only four weeks after surgery. Would
>this have caused any of the above symptons. I have stopped running, now
>only walking for the past 1.5 weeks, still NO noticable differences.
>
>Please, Please advise me on my recovery and expectation.
>

Lori,

I'm not a doctor, but I did have a TAH due to large fibroids. Did the doctor advise running after 4 weeks? Normally, you would wait until you are cleared for all activities. For me and most others ,it's approx. 6 weeks. I walked 3 miles a day by week 3- my doctor had said to walk as much as I wanted. I didn't run until after the 6 week check. I did not have symptoms you describe beyond about 2 weeks, but it's my understanding that some women take longer to recover. Have you been to hystersisters.com? You may find many women in a similar situation and ask what course of action they took. This must be very frustrating for you- best wishes.

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